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- 571: Stephen J. Hawking by Rachel Finck
- ... singularity. This means that general relativity cannot predict how the universe should begin at the big bang. Thus, it is not a complete theory. It must be paired with quantum mechanics. In 1905, the photoelectric effect was written about by Einstein, which he theorized could be explain if light came not in continuously variable amounts, but in packets of a certain size. A few years earlier, the idea of energy in quanta had been introduced by Max Planck. The full implications of the photoelectric effect were not realized until 1925, when Werner Heisenberg pointed out that it made it impossible to measure the position of a particle exactly. To see where a particle is, you have to shine a light ... Hawking)" It's like what happens when you place a drop of ink on blotting paper, and it diffuses along every path away from its point of origin. In 1973, Stephen Hawking began investigating what effect the uncertainty principle would have on a particle in the curved space-time near a black hole. He found that the black hole would not be completely black. The uncertainty principle would allow particles ...
- 572: Edgar Allen Poe's "Hop Frog": The Transcendence Of Frogs and Ourang-Outangs
- ... is a freak, and limited to his body. Hop-Frog proves this is not true. By using his arms Hop- Frog is able to do astounding acrobatic feats. Hop-Frog is able to overcome the effect that drink had on him and is able to remain calm and formulate a plan of revenge when Trippetta is struck and wine is thrown in her face. Hop-Frog even breaks the stereotypical mold ... further reinforces the fact that they see him as nothing more than an object to laugh at. The fact that the King continually forces Hop-Frog to drink wine even though the King knows the effect it has on him. The King, unable able to recognize Hop-Frog's transcendence, has no idea as Hop-Frog lays the ground work for the King and his ministers death through a "carefully planned ... surpassed his biological limitations. Edgar Allen Poe's Hop-Frog contains many examples of the transcendence of man and the inability of others to acknowledge. The main character, Hop-Frog, is able to overcome the effect that drink has on him, finds love, and manages to be more than his biological makeup. Hop-Frog is able to transcend the limitations of his physical body, and is able to become something ...
- 573: The Scarlet Letter: Guilt, Strength and Revenge
- ... which is the fruit of her sin after she commits adultery with the town's minister. The Scarlet Letter is a well written book that focuses on what symbolizes the main characters lives and what effect those symbols have on the characters. The Scarlet Letter is a book that contains and utilizes symbols within its characters and its setting. Nathaniel Hawthorne, a 19th century author, was a romantic writer whose works ... guilt he feels and by the pressure that society unknowingly inflicts upon him. "They deemed the young clergyman a miracle of holiness." (Hawthorne 139) At the climax of the story, these factors have their greatest effect on the minister. After he preaches to the whole community on electio 8c6 n day, he reaches his lowest point yet. "It seemed hardly the face of a man alive, with such a deathlike hue ... and repudiate more utterly the phantom of human merit which would look aspiringly upward." (Hawthorne 254) The Scarlet Letter is a well written book that focuses on what symbolizes the main characters lives and what effect those symbols have on the characters. The Scarlet Letter is a book that contains and utilizes symbols within its characters and its setting. Nathaniel Hawthorne, a 19th century author, was a romantic writer whose ...
- 574: Comparing Treatment Approaches
- ... addicted to cocaine: its positively reinforcing properties. Mello states that dopaminergic neural systems play a critical role in cocaine reinforcement. She suggests that Buprenorphine affects cocaine self-administration, but that the precise reason for this effect is not known. She hypothesizes that either the opioid agonist or opioid agonist-antagonist combination is the reason by Buprenorphine has this result. By using the model of successful treatments for heroin abuse, she is ... may lead to a better recovery. However, it may also just cause the abuser to switch drugs. Having no adverse effects, it is not diminishing the reinforcing effects, just keeping the drug from having any effect at all. If the patient just kept on taking bigger and bigger doses to try to overcome the level of antibodies in their system, they would overdose. It may also not work in cases of ... with the ever-growing epidemic of cocaine addiction. While Mello and her colleagues seek to isolate the source of the reinforcing properties of cocaine abuse, Landry simply seeks to cause the drug to have no effect at all. Both have potential to lessen the attractiveness of cocaine to its addicts. However, both demonstrate the undeniable fact that vast amounts of research and testing are still needed before any true explanation ...
- 575: Development of Defense of Provocation
- ... whom the law has regarded as deserving extenuated consideration when provoked to kill. In the words of Viscount Simon "the law has to reconcile respect for the sanctity of human life with recognition of the effect of provocation on human frailty. " In this regard the difficult concept of the "reasonable man" or the "ordinary man" has developed and with it the legal doctrine that provocation must be such as would not ... of this decision some concessions were made. Herring conceded that the "ordinary man" would in fact be endowed with the knowledge of illegitimacy and be "ordinarily" sensitive to this fact. The "ordinary man" could in effect stand in the shoes of the accused. Parker v The Queen (1963-64) 111 CLR 610 was the case of a man who killed his wife's lover, after she left him and their children ... by the accused, whether they be delusional or otherwise, are relevant to assess the degree of provocation to which the accused was exposed, and the "reasonable man" may be attributed with them. He did, in effect allow "self-induced" provocation. Finally, the case of Masciantonio v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 58 appears to attempt to tie of some loose ends regarding provocation, and to a large extent ignores the ...
- 576: Ozone
- ... that the govern- ment action on CFC regulations should be postponed. This report also stated that the CFCs can initiate climatic changes and contribute to the warming of the earth's atmosphere, i.e., the greenhouse effect. May 1977, several government agencies announced joint plans to limit, but not eliminate uses of CFCs in aerosol spray cans. But on February of the following year, the government decided to postpone the regulations on ...
- 577: Job Stress
- ... a physical process. Long-lasting excessive stress can cause a variety of physical illnesses. Among them: high blood pressure, ulcers, colitis, arthritis, diabetes, stoke, and heart attack. The same type and level of stress can effect individuals differently. It depends on the person s physical condition (age, sex, genetic predisposition) and on certain external factors (diet, or treatment with certain drugs or hormones) as to the physical or emotional suffering that ... level, reduces employee absenteeism, creates less overtime, and it also cuts the cost of health benefits (Kizer, 1987, p. xi). Another reason that many companies are developing a wellness program within the organization is the effect it has on the bottom line. By preventing stress, an organization has happy healthy employees which means the quality and quantity of work will be improved. For example, A middle manager may be a company ... of job loss and therefore, spend less time away from the workplace (Schor, 1991, p. 32). Individuals who experience high or frequent levels of stress need to learn to cope. High levels of stress can effect job performance and it can also be unhealthy. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, people need to attempt to take responsibility for stress. Those individuals need to learn more about stress in general and how ...
- 578: Child Sex Tourism Bill in Australia
- ... I do not propose to comment on the technicalities of the Bill except to emphasise that it is essential that the intention of the Bill be fully maximised. The significance of the Bill's deterrent effect must not be jeopardised by any legal uncertainty which could result in an unsuccessful prosecution." The first two statements mentioned in the above paragraphs offer the view that the Bill will obstruct the right of ... the amendment. In response to these recommendations and pressure from other non-government institutions, such as ECPAT, on the 5th of July, 1994, the legislation to protect overseas children from Australian sex offenders, came into effect. This legislation was finally brought into effect after many hours of furious debate between many parties. The majority of these parties believed that the legislation had great potential, and with this support, in a democratic society, the legislation was finally passed ...
- 579: Endangered Species
- ... the extinction of one species is permitted through rapid, human-caused activities that do not permit natural adjust and development to occur, certain other species may also be affected. This can result in a "domino effect" of likely extinction s. Through breeding programs and introduction of animals into their natural habitats, several species, such as the black-footed ferret, have been brought back from the edge of extinction. Several more species ... 1990 the FWS had compiled a list of almost 1,000 species of endangered or threatened animals (of which more than 500 are found only in foreign countries), and some 200 recovery programs were in effect. Effect If fish got extinct than polar bears might get endangered because polar bears prey on fish. They eat the fish to stay alive. The eight whales that are endangered some of them might go ...
- 580: Cannabis
- The effect of drugs can be harmful to the body. They can damage nerves at are use for thinking. According to the "Nation Institutes of Health"(NIH), cannabis is one of the most popular used drugs in ... than marijuana because it contains a higher concentration THC (abbreviation for delta-nine-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in all cannabis preparations (NIH). The more THC cannabis contains, the stronger it is. The effect of the drug depends on the amount taken amd the users past experience and emotional state at the time. According to "The National Clearinghouse," (NCH), the effects of cannabis are similar to alcohol intoxication. Small ... irritation of the membranes of the nose and throat. Studies have found a decrease in the sex drive of heavy users (NIH). Some scientists believe cannabis interferes with the normal sexualhormone actionsin males, but its effect on human fertility our still unknown. When women smoke cannabis during pregnancy, a greater risk of low birth weight is found. The babies may also have tremors, changes in visual response, or startle easily ( ...
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