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  • Human Evolution

    Human Evolution

    Human Evolution Ardipithecus ramidus This species was announced in September 1994. It is thought to be the oldest known hominid species. It was dated at 4.4 million years old. The majority of the fossils found were skull fragments. Other evidence suggests that this species was bipedal. The individuals were about four feet tall. Some fossils found indicate that ramidus may have been a forest dweller. The teeth resemble something between earlier apes and A. afarensis.

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    Essay Length: 845 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Janna
  • Political Science Article

    Political Science Article

    October 30, 2006 Government Article Review #2 Political Opportunity for Women Summary: With mid term elections in November the focus has turned to women’s participation in politics. This article focuses on some specific women who have laid a path for others to follow; As well as given predictions for the future of women’s participation. Ferraro who ran for vice president back in 1984 is surprised to see that no other women have followed in her

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jon
  • Theory of Evolution in Schools

    Theory of Evolution in Schools

    Today, there is a great deal of debate regarding the theory of evolution. There are a vast amount of different viewpoints when it comes to the origin of species and it is difficult for society to collectively choose one as the standard. Due to the intense heat surrounding the implications of evolution, many American schools have failed to educate students and as a result many are being deprived of vital information. This lack of

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Stenly
  • The Evolution of Apple - January 1976 to May 1995

    The Evolution of Apple - January 1976 to May 1995

    The Evolution of Apple - January 1976 to May 1995 Let's take a trip back in time and review the evolution of a computer company. It's not IBM or Microsoft. This company is Apple Computers, Incorporated. In the year 1976, before most people even thought about buying a computer for their homes. Back then the computer community added up to a few brainy hobbyist. So when Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs sold a van and

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    Essay Length: 870 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Mike
  • Type of Literature: Science Fiction

    Type of Literature: Science Fiction

    Author: Michael Crichton Title: Congo Publisher: Ballantine Books City of Publication: New York Year of Publication: 1993 Number of Pages: 313 Type of Literature: Science Fiction This story takes place on June of 1979 in the African Congo. The main characters of this book are Dr. Karen Ross, supervisor of Earth Resources Technology Services, Dr. Peter Elliot, a zoologist who trained a gorilla named Amy how to speak using sign language. Another main character is

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    Submitted: March 27, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Creation Vs. Evolution

    Creation Vs. Evolution

    Vincent S. Newbill July 30, 2002 Eng 100 Compare and Contrast Creation vs. Evolution On November 24, 1859, a man named Charles Darwin started a controversy that has lasted to present day. His work, entitled “Origin of Species”, stated the possibility that humans were not created but evolved from natural processes. Although, he was not the first to express these ideas, Darwin’s published theory was neither accepted nor appreciated by the religious community. Creationism,

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    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Jack
  • Political Science

    Political Science

    Illinois is often considered a big state with conservative ideologies; however, in recent years this state has been moving into the Democratic column. Presently, the United States (U.S.) congressional delegation of Illinois remains evenly split and, as a result of the 2002 election, the Democratic Party has control of the governor's mansion, the state House and the state Senate. Illinois, for the past 46 elections has been equivalent to a political weather vain for the

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    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Macroinvertebrates Science Project

    Macroinvertebrates Science Project

    Abstract: The project was conducted to see if the imperviousness of the area had a correlation with the water pollution. The hypothesis stated that there would be more pollution with the higher percent of imperviousness. The first, and probably the hardest step to this project, was finding streams that were all similar with a shallow riffle. Then the conductor will place a net in the water, start the timer and turn over as many rocks

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Is Jesus's Resurrection Based on Religion or Science?

    Is Jesus's Resurrection Based on Religion or Science?

    Research Paper - Summa Theologica Is Jesus’s resurrection based on religion or science? What religion (Christianity) says: • Christ resurrected from the dead. • Christ was the Son of God so he had supernatural powers. • Christ came back to the disciples. • Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. What science says: • Christ didn’t resurrect from the dead. • It is physically impossible and contrary to the laws of nature. • There isn’t any

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    Essay Length: 1,236 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: Bred
  • Science of Psychology

    Science of Psychology

    In order to answer this question it is important to understand the definitions of both psychology and science. The word 'psychology' comes from the Greek 'psyche' (or soul) and 'logos' (or study), which came to be known as the 'study of the soul'. The American Heritage Dictionary defines psychology as: 1. the science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes 2. the science of human and animal behavior. In its pure definition

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    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: Mike
  • Ancient Greek Science and Astronomy

    Ancient Greek Science and Astronomy

    The Ancient Greek culture has had such an impact on the world that no matter where you look you're sure to find something Greek about it. Out of all the areas that the Greek culture is famous for there are two that tend to exert themselves into our own culture even today. That would be their Science and Astronomy fields. If one were to look up in a library books about ancient Greek science and

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Vika
  • Genetic Engineering, History and Futurealtering the Face of Science

    Genetic Engineering, History and Futurealtering the Face of Science

    Science is a creature that continues to evolve at a much higher rate than the beings that gave it birth. The transformation time from tree-shrew, to ape, to human far exceeds the time from analytical engine, to calculator, to computer. But science, in the past, has always remained distant. It has allowed for advances in production, transportation, and even entertainment, but never in history will science be able to so deeply affect our lives

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Role and Evolution of Iasb

    Role and Evolution of Iasb

    “The role and history of the International Accounting Standards Board, including an examination of the Board’s evolution and stance on ethics issues.” The International Accounting Standards Board, (IASB), began life as the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) in the 1973. The IASC was created in June 1973 as a result of an agreement by the accountancy bodies of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland and the United States.

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Max
  • Evolution

    Evolution

    Sports Sports are a favorite pass time for a lot of people. They are also careers for the few who go pro. There are a lot of sports with many similarities and differences. Two sports, basketball and soccer, have a lot in common but are different in many ways as well. Soccer, a sport played with eleven players on the field, is the world’s most played and watch sport. Soccer is a game that is

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    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Janna
  • Evolution of the Family in Latin American Literature

    Evolution of the Family in Latin American Literature

    “Evolution of Family in Latin American Literature” Throughout the trials and tribulations of Latin America’s past one thing has always stood true, the importance of family. At times the family dynamic in Latin American culture was unbalanced and unfair to certain members. Family and traditions were always of the utmost importance in Latin American culture. Latin America has gone through a complete political transformation since its inception, and this was not always easy on its

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    Submitted: April 8, 2010 By: Bred
  • Bad Science

    Bad Science

    Bad Science On Monday, November 15th, 1982 the New York Times published an article entitled "Out of Death, a Zest for Life." The title caught my eye because it seemed to be the only one that didn't have to do with politics, the economy, or terrorism. The author, Nadine Brozan, wrote this article based on an interview with a woman named Dr. Gisella Perl. Dr. Perl was a Hungarian gynecologist and a survivor of the

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    Submitted: April 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • Social Science Is a Misnomer

    Social Science Is a Misnomer

    The term 'social science' is a misnomer which masks the necessarily different epistemic methods and ontological realities consistent with natural and social realms respectively". Critically appraise this claim In this essay I intend to dispute the notion that the term social science is a misnomer. Firstly, I will define social science, and then focus on the differences between rationalism and empiricism without whose existence there would be no epistemology. Empiricism will receive more attention due

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    Submitted: April 9, 2010 By: Janna
  • Evolution of the Nation

    Evolution of the Nation

    Evolution of the Nation A major economic reversal began in Europe and reached the United States in the fall of 1873. The signal event on this side of the Atlantic was the failure of Jay Cooke and Company, the country's preeminent investment banking concern. The firm was the principal backer of the Northern Pacific Railroad and had handled most of the government's wartime loans. (Bancroft, 1902). Cooke's fall touched off a series of events that

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    Submitted: April 11, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Biotechnology: Can Science Feed the Growing Wold Population

    Biotechnology: Can Science Feed the Growing Wold Population

    Kameron Duncanson Assignment #8 International Nutrition Dr. Chery Smith Agro 4103 Question #1 1. Geographic location a. Quality of land b. fertility 2. Climate/weather patterns 3. Social status a. Living conditions 4. Food availability 5. Clean drinking water availability The geographic and topographical location of Bangladesh is one of factors that have an effect of the dietary intake of the Hassan family. The type of soil and the fertility level of the land will directly

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    Submitted: April 11, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Sports Science

    Sports Science

    Sport in the Industrial Revolution. Between the years of 1780 and 1830 the Industrial Revolution occurred. The industrial revolution was a period of time when the way of living and society went through many changes. As a result of these changes to society, there was a great affect on the nature of sports. The industrial revolution can be defined as the application of power-driven machinery to manufacturing; it saw the movement from the spacious living

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    Essay Length: 436 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Victor
  • Basic Science in a Nutshell

    Basic Science in a Nutshell

    Diffusion is the process of particles (particularly cells) moving from one area of lesser concentration to an area of higher concentration. A good example of diffusion would be dropping a drop of blood into water, the effect would result with the water all turning a reddish color and therefore the blood cells moved to an area of lesser concentration until equilibrium was reached. Another good example would be when somebody sprays a fragrance; it eventually

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    Submitted: April 13, 2010 By: Mike
  • Political Science 101

    Political Science 101

    Life Issues In the United States there are many life issues that affect each citizen in one way or another. Two of the main issues many people face today is abortion and the death penalty. Abortion is considered to be wrong for some people and right for others usually depending on what these people have experienced in their lives. Similarly, the death penalty issue is a concern to some people because it is currently legal.

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The Evolution of Individual Rights and Liberties Prior to the Constitutional Convention

    The Evolution of Individual Rights and Liberties Prior to the Constitutional Convention

    History 311 The Nevada Constitution has much comparison to the U.S. Constitution, and has various perceptions and requirements of the Nevada Constitution, which have roots that go back to English common law. The right of petition are often forgotten when people are asked to recite the rights guaranteed in the First Amendment. Up till now, this right could arguably be credited with providing the foundation for all other First Amendment rights. In this paper, I

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    Submitted: April 15, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Science

    Science

    Softwood lumber dispute CBC News Online | August 23, 2006 SOFTWOOD LUMBER GLOSSARY Softwood lumber: Easy-to-saw wood such as pine and spruce used in building. Board foot: A unit of volume for wood equal to 144 cubic inches, or one square foot of one-inch-thick board. Countervailing duties: Applied on imports found to be unfairly subsidized. Dumping: Selling goods in another country at less than what they cost to produce. Stumpage: A fee charged by Canadian

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: regina
  • History of Evolution

    History of Evolution

    Abstract Evolution is a change in the characteristics of a population from generation to generation. Evolution occurs via natural selection which creates competition between organisms to survive. Although, people have been thinking about evolution for years, Charles Darwin is often referred to as the father of evolution. The theory of evolution is also a topic of great debate because some parts of the theory contradict people’s religious beliefs. Introduction Since Charles Darwin published The

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Mike

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