The renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881. It has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, who dreamed of founding a great and permanent orchestra in Boston for many years. The first concert was given under the direction of conductor Georg Henschel, who remained music director until 1884. For nearly twenty years, concerts were held in the Old Boston Music Hall, then in Symphony Hall from 1900, one of the world's most highly regarded concert halls. Henschel was succeeded by a series of German born and trained conductors: Wilhelm Gericke, Arthur Nikisch, Emil Paur, and Max Fiedler - culminating in the appointment of the legendary Karl Muck, who served two terms as music director, 1906 - 08 and 1912 - 18.

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The use of parachutes was prohibited until the late of WW I. Nonetheless, some pilots used them during 1916 onwards, without official permission in order to save their lives. The reason being that once the plane was beyond control, it seems a waste to let them die. The air services soon realized that it was better to lose a few planes than to lose excellent and well-trained pilots. it was in 1918 that the US air force formed its first parachutes section at the Wilbur Wright Field. It was then that J. Floyd Smith and some others suggested to use of the pack on the back, which had the pulling cord or ring. it used a 39 feet diameter of silk canopy.

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The use of parachutes was prohibited until the late of WW I. Nonetheless, some pilots used them during 1916 onwards, without official permission in order to save their lives. The reason being that once the plane was beyond control, it seems a waste to let them die. The air services soon realized that it was better to lose a few planes than to lose excellent and well-trained pilots. it was in 1918 that the US air force formed its first parachutes section at the Wilbur Wright Field. It was then that J. Floyd Smith and some others suggested to use of the pack on the back, which had the pulling cord or ring. it used a 39 feet diameter of silk canopy.

The word their refers to ...

The use of parachutes was prohibited until the late of WW I. Nonetheless, some pilots used them during 1916 onwards, without official permission in order to save their lives. The reason being that once the plane was beyond control, it seems a waste to let them die. The air services soon realized that it was better to lose a few planes than to lose excellent and well-trained pilots. it was in 1918 that the US air force formed its first parachutes section at the Wilbur Wright Field. It was then that J. Floyd Smith and some others suggested to use of the pack on the back, which had the pulling cord or ring. it used a 39 feet diameter of silk canopy.

According to the passage, when did the US air force form its parachutes section?

The use of parachutes was prohibited until the late of WW I. Nonetheless, some pilots used them during 1916 onwards, without official permission in order to save their lives. The reason being that once the plane was beyond control, it seems a waste to let them die. The air services soon realized that it was better to lose a few planes than to lose excellent and well-trained pilots. it was in 1918 that the US air force formed its first parachutes section at the Wilbur Wright Field. It was then that J. Floyd Smith and some others suggested to use of the pack on the back, which had the pulling cord or ring. it used a 39 feet diameter of silk canopy.

The word its refers to ..

Blood banking refers to the process of collecting, separating, and storing blood. The first US blood bank was established in 1936. Today, blood banks collect blood and separate it into its various components so they can be used most effectively according to the needs of the patients. Red blood cells carry oxygen, platelets help the blood clot, and plasma has specific proteins that allow proper regulation of coagulation and healing. Although research has yielded drugs that help people's bone marrow produce new blood cells more rapidly, the body's response time can still take weeks, thus donated blood remains an important and more immediate life-saving resource.

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Blood banking refers to the process of collecting, separating, and storing blood. The first US blood bank was established in 1936. Today, blood banks collect blood and separate it into its various components so they can be used most effectively according to the needs of the patients. Red blood cells carry oxygen, platelets help the blood clot, and plasma has specific proteins that allow proper regulation of coagulation and healing. Although research has yielded drugs that help people's bone marrow produce new blood cells more rapidly, the body's response time can still take weeks, thus donated blood remains an important and more immediate life-saving resource.

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Blood banking refers to the process of collecting, separating, and storing blood. The first US blood bank was established in 1936. Today, blood banks collect blood and separate it into its various components so they can be used most effectively according to the needs of the patients. Red blood cells carry oxygen, platelets help the blood clot, and plasma has specific proteins that allow proper regulation of coagulation and healing. Although research has yielded drugs that help people's bone marrow produce new blood cells more rapidly, the body's response time can still take weeks, thus donated blood remains an important and more immediate life-saving resource.

According to the text, blood has .... components

Blood banking refers to the process of collecting, separating, and storing blood. The first US blood bank was established in 1936. Today, blood banks collect blood and separate it into its various components so they can be used most effectively according to the needs of the patients. Red blood cells carry oxygen, platelets help the blood clot, and plasma has specific proteins that allow proper regulation of coagulation and healing. Although research has yielded drugs that help people's bone marrow produce new blood cells more rapidly, the body's response time can still take weeks, thus donated blood remains an important and more immediate life-saving resource.

What is the role of red blood cells ?

Blood banking refers to the process of collecting, separating, and storing blood. The first US blood bank was established in 1936. Today, blood banks collect blood and separate it into its various components so they can be used most effectively according to the needs of the patients. Red blood cells carry oxygen, platelets help the blood clot, and plasma has specific proteins that allow proper regulation of coagulation and healing. Although research has yielded drugs that help people's bone marrow produce new blood cells more rapidly, the body's response time can still take weeks, thus donated blood remains an important and more immediate life-saving resource.

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The Eiffel Tower was build for the international exhibition of Paris in 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later Kind Edward VII of England, opened it. of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it wasn't accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Dumas- protested its construction. At 300 meters and 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930.

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The Eiffel Tower was build for the international exhibition of Paris in 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later Kind Edward VII of England, opened it. of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it wasn't accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Dumas- protested its construction. At 300 meters and 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930.

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The Eiffel Tower was build for the international exhibition of Paris in 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later Kind Edward VII of England, opened it. of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it wasn't accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Dumas- protested its construction. At 300 meters and 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930.

The word protested refers to ....

The Eiffel Tower was build for the international exhibition of Paris in 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later Kind Edward VII of England, opened it. of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it wasn't accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Dumas- protested its construction. At 300 meters and 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930.

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