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- 6981: Cyclones
- ... the most destructive cyclone recorded to hit Australia since white settlement in 1788 (the Bathurst Bay cyclones killed 300 people but didn't reach land). Cyclone Tracy hit the coastal city of Darwin on Christmas Day 1974. Although people had warning on New Year's Day about Cyclone Tracy, they were busy preparing for Christmas and thought that the cyclone would pass away just like Cyclone Selma had done three weeks before. Cyclone Tracy came roaring down the Arafura Sea (where ...
- 6982: The Power Of Place
- ... individual in the future. As stated, "a good or bad environment promotes good or bad memories, which inspire a good or bad mood, which inclines us toward good or bad behavior"(132). Each and every day we interact with one another, playing a different role from interaction to interaction; however, one tends to keep his or her surroundings as predictable as possible. The reason being one feels closer to being in ... tested standardized at separate locations. "The place in which we first master information helps recreate the states necessary to retrieve it"(132). The many determinants of one's attitude and personality surround a person from day one of existence and, therefore, slowly mold the person they will become later. The Power of Place informs the reader of places and regions that produce different aspects of personality. The tranquility of nature helps ...
- 6983: Quest For Fire
- Quest for Fire This story happens 80,000 years ago when our ancestors first discovered the power of fire, but did not know how to master it. One day, a peaceful tribe is attacked by apes and wolves. Many die in the fighting and the tribe is forced to leave their territory. They move to a small island, and on their way, they lose ... meet the girl who they saved earlier and one of them fell in love with the girl. They also learn how to make fire on their own. The three men and the girl flee one day and return to the small island where their tribe is. The people of their tribe are very excited about their return and they are even more exciting when they learn that they can make fire ...
- 6984: The Handmaid's Tale
- ... hope to Offred, a notion which has been foreign to her for many years. She suddenly envisions hope of regaining her previous life, along with all of the rights she once took for granted. The day which began this horrible nightmare, is one she will never forget. In this one day, Offred lost her job, access to her life savings, and any say regarding her future. This is a frighteningly similar situation to an article written in the July '97 issue of Homemaker's Magazine. A ...
- 6985: Pythagorean Philosophy And Its Influence On Musical Instrume
- ... call him the father of philosophy. Many scientists will call him the father of science. To musicians, nonetheless, Pythagoras is the father of music. According to Johnston, it was a much told story that one day the young Pythagoras was passing a blacksmith's shop and his ear was caught by the regular intervals of sounds from the anvil. When he discovered that the hammers were of different weights, it occured ... revolutionized music. Pythagorean relationships of ratios held true for any initial pitch. This discovery, in turn, reformed musical education. "With the standardization of music, musical creativity could be recorded, taught, and reproduced." (Rowell, 1983). Modern day finger exercises, such as the Hanons, are neither based on melody or creativity. They are simply based on the Pythagorean scale, and are executed from various initial pitches. Creating a foundation for musical representation, works ...
- 6986: Teen Drug Use
- ... perceived igreat riski in trying crack cocaine once or twice, down from a high of 62.4 percent in 1992. 24.8 percent perceived igreat riski in having one or two alcoholic drinks nearly every day, down from a high of 32.7 percent in 1991. 65.6 percent perceived igreat riski in smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, down from high of 69.4 percent in 1990.
- 6987: Dietary Guidelines for North Americans and Suggestions for Food Choices
- ... not for the sake of others, and to also be careful in doing so. Dietary Guidelines for North Americans and Suggestions for Food Choices 1. Eat a variety of foods daily. Include these foods every day: fruits and vegetables; whole-grain and enriched breads and cereals; milk and milk products; meats; fish; poultry and eggs; dried beans and peas. 2. Maintain ideal weight. Increase physical activity; reduce calories by eating fewer ... often to reduce dental caries. 7. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Individuals who drink should limit all alcoholic beverages (including wine, beer, liquors, and so on) to one or two drinks per day. Note that the use of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can result in the development of birth defects and mental retardation called Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. Bibliography Whitney, Eleanor Noss. Nutrition & Diet Therapy : Principals and Practice (second ...
- 6988: Diabetes
- ... I. The people in type II are usually over weight. Treatment The treatment for both types is insulin injections and changes in their diet. They must spread out every thing that they eat in a day so they sugar comes in slow. For type II they have to loose weigh and exercise more. Some people test their own blood sugar levels throughout the day and have insulin pumps. DIABETES Robert Quinn Brick Memorial High School January 23, 1997
- 6989: Linking Edgar Allan Poe To The
- ... not attached to a magazine had never suffice to keep the wolf from the door." (Woodberry 2: 72) Hard times fell on Poe like raindrops falling onto the ground. The money needed to sustain his day to day needs proved insufficient. He had written many works in ten years and. Although his works were abundant, money wasn't. In Short, Poe had a hard time selling his works and was poorly paid. "'A ...
- 6990: Cystic Fibrosis
- ... a result from swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve. The retina may also hemorrhage. Improper lung function can cause heart strain resulting in death. Osteoporosis results from poor utilization of the fat- soluble vitamin D, which is necessary for proper calcium metabolism. The bones become porous and brittle. Deficiency of vitamin A occurs from the body's inability to absorb fats from which vitamin A is obtained. Sexual development may ... stay with him or have someone in the room. The nurse feeding an infant must be calm and unhurried. Calories should be increased by 50% along with protein. Fat intake should decrease. Supplement vitamins A,D, and E are used double the recommended daily dose. Skim milk is often added to formula in infancy. Vitamin K is often given. Complex sugars should decrease and simple sugars should increase. Many doctors allow ...
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