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EVERY NOW THEN [6 records]

Record 1 2021-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

Viruses mutate constantly. This is especially true of viruses that contain RNA as their genetic material, such as coronaviruses and influenza viruses.... Every now and then, an error occurs during the virus's copying process. That's a mutation. Most of the time, mutations are so small that they don’t significantly affect how the virus works, or they make the virus weaker... But occasionally, a mutation actually helps the virus copy itself or get into our cells more easily.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
CONT

Tous les virus peuvent muter. Après avoir infecté nos cellules, ceux-ci se multiplient en réalisant des copies d'eux-mêmes. Ce processus n'est pas parfait et les copies peuvent comporter des «erreurs» : les fameuses mutations. Le matériel génétique des copies virales diffère alors du matériel génétique du virus de départ.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
CONT

¿A qué nos referimos cuando decimos que un virus muta o se modifica? Los virus hacen copias de sí mismos en un proceso denominado replicación en el que, a veces, las nuevas copias presentan pequeños cambios. Estos cambios se denominan "mutaciones". [...] El virus SARS-CoV-2, que provoca la COVID-19, tiende a mutar más lentamente que otros [...]

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Record 2 2014-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Protection of Farm Animals
OBS

The Brandon Humane Society has been in operation since 1946 when it was founded by Eleanor Kidd. She originally housed the shelter in her garage on 13th Street, then in an abandoned stable near Empress Bay, and later in an old barn near the riverbank where Eleanor Kidd Gardens are now located. In 1997, the shelter moved to its new premises at 2200 17th Street East. These days, our residents-both cats and dogs-live in a comfortable building with heat and air conditioning, two large exercise yards, an enclosed cat patio, and enough kennels for 20 cats and 13 dogs. When our kennels are full, our dedicated volunteers foster animals in their own homes. Since this is a no-kill shelter, the atmosphere is very positive... our animals are loved and well cared for as they wait to be adopted. We invite you to come visit us and see for yourself! Our Mandate. The Brandon Humane Society's constitution states that the Society :-has the primary purpose of providing aid and assistance to companion animals,-will accept unwanted companion animals into the shelter when space is available,-will make every effort to find homes for animals in our care,-and will educate the public on companion animal needs, especially the importance of sterilization.

OBS

Titles confirmed by the organization.

OBS

Also known as: Brandon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Key term(s)
  • BHS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Protection des animaux (Agric.)
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

Formerly, if there was a scintilla of evidence to support the issues, the judge was bound to leave it to the jury; but now, in every case, it is for the judge to decide whether there is any evidence from which the jury can reasonably find for the party on whom the burden of proof rests. It there is no evidence or a mere scintilla, it is his duty to withdraw the case from the jury and enter judgment for the opposite party. And the test whether evidence only amounts to a scintilla is to assume it uncontradicted, and then inquire whether the jury would be justified in founding a verdict thereon.(Phipson, 13th ed., 1982, p. 765)

CONT

Scintilla of evidence has been defined as "any material evidence that if true would trend to establish the issue in the mind of a reasonable juror." Other views are that a scintilla of evidence is no evidence or but a spark, gleam, or mere conjecture as distinguished from a reasonable inference. The expression "mere scintilla" of evidence means the least particle of evidence - evidence which, without further evidence, is a mere trifle. "More than a scintilla" may be defined as evidence of probative value having the fitness to induce conviction in the minds of reasonable men. (Corpus juris secundum, 1981, vol.32A, p.628)

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

parcelle de preuve : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Paddle Sports
OBS

Rowing Canada Aviron(RCA) is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. RCA was originally founded as "The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen" in 1880 by the rowing clubs then in existence-to coordinate and regulate the sport of amateur rowing. In 1974 the name was changed to "The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association-Association Canadienne d’Aviron Amateur", which is still the legally constituted name, although Rowing Canada Aviron is now used as the operating name. RCA's mission is to provide and manage services and programs for the membership within a fully integrated rowing system model, which furnishes opportunities for every individual to reach his or her potential at all levels of participation.

OBS

Rowing Canada (RCA): title used by Sport Canada, for information only.

Key term(s)
  • Rowing Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sports de pagaie
OBS

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) est une organisation à but non lucratif reconnue par le gouvernement du Canada et par le Comité olympique canadien comme étant l’organisme national pour le sport de l’aviron au Canada. RCA était créée sous le nom de «The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen» en 1880 par les clubs d’aviron de la période – pour coordonner et réglementer le sport de l’aviron amateur. En 1974, le nom était changé pour «The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association – l’Association canadienne d’aviron amateur», lequel représente toujours son nom légal même si Rowing Canada Aviron est maintenant utilisé en tant que nom commercial. La mission de RCA est d’offrir et de gérer les services et les programmes pour ses effectifs selon le modèle entièrement intégré d’un système d’aviron qui offre des occasions à chaque personne d’atteindre son potentiel à tous les niveaux de participation.

OBS

Aviron Canada (RCA) : appellation utilisée par Sport Canada, à titre d'information seulement.

OBS

Masculin si l'appellation désigne un «organisme» et féminin si elle désigne une «fédération» et «association».

Key term(s)
  • Aviron Canada

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
  • Astronomy
CONT

Every now and then, the earth passes between a superior planet and the sun. Then that planet appears in exactly the opposite direction in the sky from the sun... We look one way to see the sun, and in the opposite direction to see the planet. The planet is then said to be in "opposition".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
  • Astronomie
DEF

Configuration présentée par deux astres à l'instant où leur longitudes géométriques ou leurs ascensions droites diffèrent de 180 °.

CONT

Au milieu de l'arc de son mouvement rétrograde la planète se trouve dans la constellation opposée à celle où se trouve à cet instant le Soleil. La différence des longitudes célestes de la planète et du Soleil est de 180 °. La planète est alors en opposition au Soleil.

CONT

Astres en opposition.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planetas
  • Astronomía
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Record 6 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)

Spanish

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