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- 5181: Frank Lloyd Wright
- ... his uncles; here, his favorite pastime was building forts out of hay and mud. In 1882, at the age of 15, he entered the University of Wisconsin as a special student, studying engineering because the school had no course in architecture. Wright left Madison in 1887 to work as a draftsman in Chicago. Wright worked for several architectural offices until he finally found a job with the most skillful architect of ... as his former employer, she gave him the cultural background he lacked; she gave him social polish as well. Now, as an independent architect, Wright became the leader of a style known as the Prairie School, which is described as houses with low-pitched roofs and extended lines that blend into the landscape. Between the year of 1903-1906, Wright began using more modern materials, such as concrete. In 1904, he ...
- 5182: Transmission Of Aids
- ... body's ability to fight off infections by other germs and the growth of cancers, eventually resulting in death. HOW IS HIV SPREAD? HIV is spread through the exchange of bodily fluids, which contain a high large amount of HIV such as blood, semen and vaginal secretions. The most common means of transmission is through unprotected sex and the sharing of dirty needles among drug users. Although HIV can be found ... risk of catching the infection from an infected male than vice versa whereas anal intercourse without condoms carry the highest risk of and sexual activity. The chance of catching HIV from contaminated needles is extremely high (around 80%), the chance of a pregnant mother infecting her baby is between 15 to 30%. CAN HIV BE SPREAD THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT? Although more than half of the general student population which we surveyed ...
- 5183: The Bluest Eye: Summary
- ... chapter I wanted to read specifically on Pauline or Cholly was one dealing with either or both of them going to jail. Pecola endures physical and verbal abuse not only at home, but also at school. The only two friends she has, who even remotely care what happens to her. Pecola is always the target of cruel and demeaning jokes, which usually refer to her very dark skin. Once in the ... other things in Pecolas life, the facade of happiness is only temporary. Once again called ugly and black by her own race, Pecola further sinks into her well of depression. Aside from home and school, absolute strangers also torment Pecola. Almost every person that sees her comments on how ugly the child is. There is never any concern or pity for the poor girl, but just contempt and laughter behind ...
- 5184: Inhalants
- ... not something that you have to buy off the street. These are everyday products found in your home. The ease of accessibility is scary since things like paint, markers, and glue are used to get high. Inhalant use refers to breathing in the vapors a substance gives off. The sole purpose is to get high. Surprisingly, these inhalants are legal. Things like markers and even cooking spray can be found in any local grocery store. It s uses like huffing that cause these items to be misused. Inhalant use is ...
- 5185: Birth Defects
- ... inherited and acquired only at birth. At the present time, there is no treatment that can eliminate the condition. Lorraine's first pregnancy seemed effortless. because she was only twenty-five and therefore not at high risk. besides, there was no history of congenital defects in either Lorraine's or her husband's family. Thus when their son Jeremy was born with a server form of spina bifida, the couple was ... although the mother may not be physically dependent, her fetus may be. If a women decides not to withdrawal from drugs, ( should not be an option) a programme of methadone maintenance, which is ideal for high level long term users can be suggested to reduce fetal distress" ( Gardner 8). " For most adults, whether professional or lay, the sight of a tiny baby, Sweating and twitching, vomiting and screaming inconsolably, arose powerful ...
- 5186: Feasible Ways In Which Humans
- ... and social standings just to name a few. On a global scale we are also facing ecological problems of historic proportions. When the Western Countries were in the beginning phases of growth we used extremely high amounts of scarce resources in order to develop more efficient output. Better technologies were created and there was a snowball effect, which created greater and greater amounts of efficiencies. We are not yet at the ... a more efficient government, which would reduce taxes, allow more investment in personal saving and corporate technologies, which will stimulate growth in the market and cause technologies to advance at a much higher pace. This high rate of continuous growth will help individual standards of living; it will create a more efficient labor force, and allow more room for future research and development. There are many variables standing in the way ...
- 5187: Women In The Police Force
- ... changed over the years. It was not until after world war two that women began to be hired by police departments voluntarily. Women had proven that they could handle themselves in situations that dealt with high stress level. "World war two provided convincing evidence that women were valuable auxiliaries within all-male organizations." (LeBeuf & McLean, 41) This was a start in their quest for equality and fairness in a male dominated ... the field more often than men"(Lebeuf & McLean, 9). One RCMP report showed that female officers quit the force at twice the rate of men. Police forces want to increase female representation, but with the high turnover rate, it is not working as well as they had planned. This could be due to a traditionally masculine job forcing out feminine officers. It could also be due to police forces hiring incompetent ...
- 5188: The Mexican Revolution
- ... was too one way and started the Mexican Revolution. The government eventually allowed Mexico to fall into dictatorship that gave way to a new a powerful upper class. When Diaz came into power he had high hopes for Mexico's future, and established a stable government that rid the nation of crime. The quality of life improved around the towns and the cities.. The way the government worked was expanded when ... used the money to create oil fields, and elsewhere the mining industry was brought back. Mexico, fifty years before was seen as a third-world nation, became the standard for developing countries because of its high tech industry and technology. Although these were all big steps for Mexico's economy, in the end it was responsible for the bringing down of Diaz. (Encarta 98, www.eh.net.htm) The people in ...
- 5189: In Cold Blood: Life Goes On
- ... say it. Dont you dare" (Capote 60). Her love for her friend does not allow her to realize that Nancy is really dead. She is so overwhelmed with the circumstances that she cannot attend school until a couple of days after the funeral (94). Mr. Ewalt clearly states, "Susan never has got over it. Never will, ask me" (60). This fact is clear to the reader when in the last ... how this is true because of all the pictures that Nancy has of "Bobby caught in a dozen actions . . ." (56). Bobby feels the same way toward Nancy. He too, like Susan, is unable to attend school for a while. It is very shocking to him to loose Nancy, not only because he has never lost anybody dear to his heart, but bacuse he claims to have loved her (94). A month ...
- 5190: Carl Friedrich Gauss
- ... on April 30, 1777 in Brunswick. Brunswick is what is now called West Germany. He was born to a peasant couple. Gauss's father didn't want Gauss to go to a University. In elementary school he soon impressed his teacher, who is said to have convinced Gauss's father that his son should be permitted to study with a view toward entering a university. In secondary school nobody recognize his is talent for math and science because he rapidly distinguished himself in ancient languages. When Gauss was 14 he impressed the duke of Brunswick with his computing skill. The duke was so ...
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