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- 2421: Urban Transportation Alternati
- ... the burning of fossil fuels is not a clean technology. Many different pollutants are released from these vehicles when used. As well, fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource. Due in large part to the high amount of vehicular traffic in urban centres, air pollution is greatest here. Air pollution has a negative impact on many things such as human health, damage to buildings and other structures, and harms crops and ... can be in either solid or liquid form, and includes soil, soot, smoke, metals, salts, acids and pesticides . Particulates are responsible for many respiratory problems, and depending on the composition may be toxic or carcinogenic. High particle levels can also be responsible for the general dirtiness of the surrounding environment . Other pollutants are also emitted which have negative effects on health and the environment. Overall it is the high amount of emissions from cars in a city that make urban air pollution a large problem. Another form of pollution caused by vehicles is noise pollution. Although it does not seem as consequential as ...
- 2422: Mercury Report
- ... surface very much resembles Earth's Moon, scarred by thousands of impact craters resulting from collisions with meteors. While there are areas of smooth terrain, there are also cliffs, some soaring up to two miles high, formed by ancient impacts. Until Mariner 10, little was known about Mercury because of the difficulty in observing it from Earth telescopes. At maximum elongation it is only 28 degrees from the Sun as seen ... which were magnetized when the planet had a strong magnetic field during its younger years. As the planet cooled and solidified remnant magnetization was retained. Even before Mariner 10, Mercury was known to have a high density. Its density is 5.44 g/cm3 which is comparable to Earth's 5.52g/cm3 density. In an uncompressed state, Mercury's density is 5.5 g/cm3 where Earth's is only 4.0 g/cm3. This high density indicates that the planet is 60 to 70 percent by weight metal, and 30 percent by weight silicate. This gives a core radius of 75% of the planet radius and a core volume ...
- 2423: Democracy
- ... trials and the statutes that were created because of them. The John Peter Zenger trial is a prime example of how a trial established a well-known statute of freedom of the press. The General School Act of 1647 was the origin of modern education laws and the Maryland Toleration Act was the basis for freedom of religion. These, however, were not the first step towards democracy. The Virginia House of ... by the politically powerful Catholics in Maryland to provide protection from the non-Catholic majority of the population. Another act, which is the basis for a fundamental principle in the United States, was the General School Act of 1647 in Massachusetts. Also known as the "ye olde deluder Satan" act, it required towns with 50 families to establish a grammar school and towns with 100 families, to establish a grammar school that will prepare its students for the university. Democracy in America did not appear out of nowhere. It has its roots in Colonial ...
- 2424: Success In Times Of Paradox
- ... network construction. she can take the opportunity to establish the first-class frame and utilize the most advanced hardware and software. As we can see, "skip" on technology is suitable for the developing countries, A high-rise building is built from the ground --Construction of IT Industry An essential characteristic of IT industry is high investment and high production of additional value. However, since financial capacity is far too limited, high investment requires developing countries to select a right way leading to success. Through the course of the development of IT, we ...
- 2425: My Interest In The Catholic University of America
- ... aol. I took a virtual tour of the college and found out about the history of the college. I got to see some of the dorms and facilities available to students. I learned that the School of Architecture and Planning is the largest school of its kind in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Students utilize the nation's capital as an architecture laboratory. They design in a studio environment on campus and can also take advantage of foreign study experiences,including a study abroad program in Rome. On their web page was also information about the lacrosse team. They are a divison three school and have a strong team that shows a lot of promise. The coach, Kritine Manning is new to the school, but has had much experience. She said in the article, " I was impressed with ...
- 2426: Faster Dissolved Oxygen Test Kit
- ... their oxygen from the water, and humans get theirs from the atmosphere. (Mitchell and Stapp, 1992) Different aquatic organisms need different levels of dissolved oxygen to thrive. For example, pike and trout need medium to high levels of dissolved oxygen. Carp and catfish are the exact opposite, needing only low levels of dissolved oxygen. (Mitchell and Stapp, 1992 ) Low levels of dissolved oxygen inhibit the growth of Asiatic clams. ( Belanger, 1991 ... oxygen. Animal life can be permanently suppressed in this environment. (Hill, 1992) When dissolved oxygen decreases, major shifts occur in the kinds of aquatic organisms found in a body of water . The insects that need high levels of dissolved oxygen are replaced by anaerobic organisms. Mayfly nymphs, stonefly nymphs, caddisfly nymphs, and beetle larvae (all need high levels of dissolved oxygen) are replaced by pollution tolerant worms, fly larvae, nuisance algae, and other anaerobic organisms. (Mitchell and Stapp, 1992) So what is a good level of dissolved oxygen? Under 4 ppm ...
- 2427: HAMLET
- ... Claudius conducts several pieces of business during the beginning of this scene. He first tries to take measures to prevent a war with Norway, then discusses Laertes' request to leave court and go back to school. Claudius agrees with Polonius, Laertes' father, that Laertes' plan of going back to school is a good one. He gives Laertes permission to go. This familial scene brings Claudius' mind to Hamlet. He recognizes Hamlet is upset and he tries to make amends and urges Hamlet to stay in Denmark, instead of returning to school. After his mother echoes Claudius' request, Hamlet agrees to stay. Hamlet is left on stage after everyone else leaves. He speaks a soliloquy expressing his anger at the present circumstances in his life and ...
- 2428: Divorce and Preschool Children
- ... the most sensitive time for divorce. Graham Blaine, author of Are Parents Bad For Children, said, the younger the child the more adverse the impact of divorce. Right now I am working at a pre-school and there is a child that is five years of age who is in my class. Just recently her parents got a divorce and she has been very effected by it. In talking to the ... child I have learned that even at home she seems to show signs of depression far worse than her older brother who is fourteen. Now that we have been told that divorce at the pre-school age is very crucial we can take a look at some of the critical implications and responses to them. Identifying the underlying process which influence childrens post-divorce adjustment is most often facilitated by ... these stressful life events have been associated with adjustment problems in the child. Some of these stressful life events are variables of environmental changes. Some of the variables include moving to a new neighborhood or school where social skills are required to meet new friends. (Blaine, 1973) This can be especially difficult for the preschool child because they are still at the age where they are more involved with the ...
- 2429: Being a Substitute Teachers Aid
- ... Mr. Carter English 1A About two years ago I was taking a few introduction classes through Fresno City College; to education and special education. This class required that I intern or volunteer in an elementary school class room. After enjoying my experiences as a volunteer I decided to apply as a substitute teachers aid for Fresno Unified School District. The application process was nothing like what I had expected. I went in to the Human Resources and asked for an application for a Substitute teachers aid. I filled out the paper work and ... system works is simple: the computer calls you; at anywhere from 5:00p.m. to 5:30a.m.; you enter your password, listen to the job that is available; the computer will tell you the school and the name of the person you are substituting for, date and time of the assignment and any special instructions you might need. Most of these positions are only 3.5 to 5 hours . ...
- 2430: Computer System Analysts
- The Net, a feature film from Sony Pictures, details the high-tech drama of Angela Bennett (played by Sandra Bullock) who is a computer systems analyst. When she accidentally gains access to a classified program, she becomes trapped in a web of mystery and conspiracy. However ... that breaks down complex technical, social, etc. problems into basic elements whose interrelations are evaluated and programmed, with the aid of mathematics, into a compete and Integrated system." While it is true that today's high-technology world demands the competitive organization employs computer systems analysts in order to integrate their information, management, accounting, manufacturing and distribution sales systems. This analysis will describe the typical responsibilities of the computer systems analyst ... a "keen demand for computer talent through 2005. US employers will need 650,000 systems analysts, 900,000 computer programmers and 300,000 information systems managers" (Himmelberg 8G). The pay for this position and the high demand for it have ranked computer system analyst as the "best job in America, according to MONEY's latest ranking of 100 jobs...explosive anticipated growth of 37% helped propel systems analyst to the ...
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