Whether a given star is circumpolar at the observer's latitude (Î¸) may be calculated in terms of the star's declination (Î´). The star is circumpolar if Î¸+Î´ is greater than +90Â° (observer in northern hemisphere), or Î¸+Î´ is less than â90Â° (observer in southern hemisphere).
Countervailing duties. Countervailing duties (CVDs), also known as anti-subsidy duties, are trade import duties imposed under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules to neutralize the negative effects of subsidies. They are imposed after an investigation finds that a foreign country subsidizes its exports, injuring domestic producers in the importing country.
In navies, a tour of duty is a period of time spent performing operational duties at sea, including combat, performing patrol or fleet duties, or assigned to service in a foreign country; a tour of duty is part of a rotation, where the ship may spend a six-month tour of duty, then spend one month in home port for maintenance, then a period of time ...