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- 7931: Atomic Bombs
- ... also neutrons which produce the succeeding fission (The World Book Dictionary 129). In other words, these bombs are very powerful. This was demonstrated in 1940, when we dropped an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima during World War II. This bomb left a crater, in the ground, that was over a half of a mile long. One of the first instances that these bombs were used was called the Manhattan Project. The Manhattan ...
- 7932: Arsenic
- ... eyes and irritation. Long-term exposure can cause an ulcer or hole in the 'bone' dividing the inner nose, hoarseness, and sore eyes. BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) was developed as an antidote against arsenic-containing war gas Lewisite, but it also proved useful in treating common arsenic poisoning. In medicine, 4-aminobenzene arsenic and 4-hydroxybenzene arsenic compounds are used in certain infections. An arsenical is one of a group of ...
- 7933: Colorado River
- ... drainage system was still not integrated. In the mid 1900’s many dams had been built to harness and use the water. A new phase of development occurred at the end of the second World War. There was a large emphasis on recreation, tourism, and environmental preservation. The terrain of the Colorado River is very unique. It consists of Wet Upper Slopes, Irregular Transition Plains and Hills, Deep Canyonlands, and the ...
- 7934: Computer Graphics
- ... Times Were Changing Throughout its early years, the University of Utah's Computer Science Department was generously supported by a series of research grants from the Department of Defense. The 1970's, with its anti-war and anti-military protests, brought increasing restriction to the flows of academic grants, which had a direct impact on the Utah department's ability to carry out research. Fortunately, as the program wound down, Dr ...
- 7935: Bioethics
- ... THE LAW Biomedical experimentation on human subjects raises many complex legal problems that the law must deal with accordingly. For example, infringement on the rules subjects the researcher not only to criminal sanctions, but also civil sanctions (damages for harm caused), administrative sanctions (withdrawal of funds), or disciplinary sanctions (suspension from the researchers' professional association). A. FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION Criminal sanctions dealing with offences against the person make it possible ...
- 7936: Events Leading To The American Revolution
- ... tumultuous events resulted in Colonial opposition to Great Britain. The conditions of rights of the colonists will slowly be changed as the constriction of the parliament becomes more and more intolerable. During the Seven Years' War England was not only alarmed by the colonists' insistence on trading with the enemy, but also with Boston merchants hiring James Otis inorder to protest the legality of the writs of assistance (general search warrants ...
- 7937: Dams And Resources
- ... a skeptical public. The new South Africa has the opportunity to devise a water policy that builds on what the world has learned in the past fifty years of unchecked river development, and that involves civil society in the decision-making process. In the longterm, such an approach is the only one that doesn't diminish one of Africa's most treasured resources--its rivers.
- 7938: The History of General Motors Corp.
- ... the first column-mounted gearshift. Two years later in 1940 General Motors reached their largest milestone yet by producing its 25,000,000 car on January 11. From 1940 to 1945 General Motors supported the war by producing materials such as airplane engines, airplanes and parts, trucks, tanks, marine diesels, guns, and shells. In 1950, General Motors introduced the first American produced vehicle with a sports car motif; the Chevrolet Corvette ...
- 7939: Dna 3
- ... is easily abused. Athletes could have their muscle mass increased for more strength. It could be that the army with the most genetic drugs coursing through their veins would be the one to win the war. Many people feel that these dangers far outweigh the good that could be done speeding the healing process. 2. Food One controversial advance has been in place for several years: genetically engineered food. Dubbed "Frankenfoods ...
- 7940: What Is Meant By The Era Of Good Feelings
- ... rising feelings of sectionalism. His cabinet reflects this attitude. Representing the North he appointed John Quincy Adams (a Federalist) as secretary of state. To represent the South he appointed John C. Calhoun as secretary of war. In an attempt to create a government of unification, a major problem is encountered, the issue of slavery. In 1819 the number of slave and free states was equal. Then, Missouri applied to the Union ...
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