Iron Curtain

The Iron Curtain is a term describing the political boundary dividing Europe into two separate areas from the end of World War II in 1945 until the end of the Cold War in 1991.

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What is a stalled front?

A stationary front is a non-moving (or stalled) boundary between two air masses, neither of which is strong enough to replace the other.

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Watch Warning Advisory Explained

WARNING

A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.

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ADVISORY?

An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.

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WATCH

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.

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con·done

/k?n?dōn/

verb

verb: condone; 3rd person present: condones; past tense: condoned; past participle: condoned; gerund or present participle: condoning

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

"the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs"

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rash

a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time.

"a rash of strikes by health workers"

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ca·reen

/k??rēn/

verb

past tense: careened; past participle: careened

North American

move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.

"an electric golf cart careened around the corner"

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or·di·nance

/??rd(?)n?ns/

noun

plural noun: ordinances

North American

a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.

"a city ordinance banned smoking in nearly all types of restaurants"

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Cost-Of-Living Adjustments, or COLAs

Since 1975, Social Security's general benefit increases have been based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. We call such increases Cost-Of-Living Adjustments, or COLAs. We determined a 5.9-percent COLA on October 13, 2021.

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Effective tax rate:

This is a taxpayer's average tax rate, or what share of their total annual income they'll need to pay in taxes. Marginal tax rate: This is the amount of tax that applies to each additional level of income.

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scrub

informal

cancel or abandon (something).

"they aren't going to want to scrub the mission"

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