Shivom Sharma
Mr. Ojalvo
11-09-2013
 
  ACRONYMS
PART OF OUR EVERYDAY LANGUAGE


ZIP zone improvement plan
laser light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
scuba self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
radar radio detecting and ranging
sonar sound nanavigation ranging
fax facsimile transmission



Typical Number of Digits We Must Remember

Driver's License 9 to 19
Checking Account 9
Social Security 9
ZIP Code 5 or 9
Address 1 to 12
Telephone 7 to 11
Automoble License Plate up to 7
Combination Lock 3 to 6



Most Frequent Causes of Residential Fires
From 1990 to 199-

Heating 28.6%
Cooking 18.1%
Suspicious 11.7%
Smoking 12,4%
Electrical 7.1%
Appliances 5.9%
Children Playing 4.4%
Unknown 11.8%