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- 1891: How Technology Effects Modern America
- ... L. Mishel, Research Director of Welfare Reform Network. In view of these facts, I wonder if these trends are good or bad for society. "The danger of the information age is that while in the short run it may be cheaper to replace workers with technology, in the long run it is potentially self-destructive because there will not be enough purchasing power to grow the economy," M. B. Zuckerman. My ... of our country's political process, in a technologically advanced world. Voting & Poisoned Political Process in the U.S. The advance of mass communication is natural in a technologically advanced society. In our country's short history, we have seen the development of the printing press, the radio, the television, and now the Internet; all of these, able to reach millions of people. Equally natural, is the poisoning and corruption of ...
- 1892: How Eagles Live
- ... rare in the late 20th century, particularly in Mexico and Central America. The New Guinea harpy eagle (harpyopsis novaeguineae) is about 75 centimeters long. It is gray-brown and has a long tail and a short but full crest. Very similar, in appearance and habits, to the New Guinea harpy eagle is the monkey-eating eagle (pithecophaga jefferyi) of the Philippines. It is about 90 cm long, brown above and white ... tail band, and usually shows a white patch on the back. The martial eagle (polemaetus bellicosus) of Africa, is heavily built, brown above with a black throat and black-spotted white underparts. It has a short, barred tail and bright yellow eyes. It is large and strong enough to kill jackals and small antelopes, but its usual food is gallinaceous birdsand hyraxes. Verreaux's eagle (aquila verreauxi) is an uncommon bird ...
- 1893: Gulf War Syndrome
- ... GWI. Sinha s work clearly states that a cure for Gulf War Syndrome is coming soon and is a good source of information (Sinha 70-75). During the first three paragraphs, Sinha begins with a short story about Sharon Nicolson s involvement in Operation Desert Storm. Sharon Nicolson began to get some symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome after the war ended. These symptoms included sweating in sleep, achy joints, and disturbed ... reality it would be a major breakthrough that could help millions of people suffering from Gulf War Syndrome (Sinha 71-72). Sinha s narration is interesting and educational. He uses a good introduction with the short story about Sharon Nicolson. The article is not like the others, which only have facts and history. This article gives hope to people who may have Gulf War Syndrome or another related diseases. The author ...
- 1894: Gene Therapy 2
- ... 9 There are two main modes used to deliver the genes of interest to the patient: non-viral and viral delivery vectors have been used. Both of them have advantages, but also a not-so-short list of disadvantages. "Non-viral vectors represent basically the approach of direct injection of the genetic material (the DNA) into the tissue. This is very straight forward, methodically not very difficult and has proven good ... an immune response. This kills the infected cells and leads to the production of antibodies preventing a subsequent infection by the same virus. But this system nevertheless is useful in situation where treatment for a short period of time is required, e.g. for fighting off cancer cells." Vectors like these can be found in places like the National Gene Vector Laboratories. There are currently three NGVL's. They are located ...
- 1895: Forest Management
- ... and around decaying wood. Few studies to date have focused specifically on intensively managed stands where old-growth characteristics, such as large snags and large pieces of decaying wood, are most likely to be in short supply. However, research is looking toward this need. Harvest levels in the future will likely be at least 40 percent below what could be cut on a sustainable level(1). That s because of reduced ... our forests, we need to continue with what is being done today. The hard work that is being put into saving the forests habitat, the streams, and the trees themselves may not show in the short-run but will have dramatic effect in the long-run. Wood products remain an important component of Oregon s robust economy and contribute to the long-awaited diversification of the state s economy.
- 1896: Fetal Development
- ... body straightens up. The head makes up about one-third of the embryo's body. There is still no skull so you can see the brain. The arms as well as the legs are very short. This is because the embryo grows from the head down to the toes. That means the head is going to be huge compared to the rest of the body. After six weeks from the LMP ... trimester become more uncomfortable than the first two. The mother may get hemorrhoids, headaches, swelling of the legs, and varicose veins may occur. The lungs cannot take in enough oxygen so the mother may feel short of breath. Near the end of the fetal developmental stage she may experience pelvic discomfort because the fetus is settling into the position that he will be born by, head down near the pelvis. Insomnia ...
- 1897: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- ... each of the following three categories must be present: 1. slow growth before and after birth including weight, height and/or head circumference, 2. facial dysmorphology such as thin upper lip, flattened philtrum, and/or short openings between eyelids, and 3. damage to the central nervous system. Diagnosis can be difficult because many of the critical diagnostic features change with age. It is most difficult to diagnose in newborns and adults ... placental function or by indirectly affecting biochemical steps involved in fetal development. The permanent damage that is done usually shows itself through behavioral, intellectual and physical problems. These characteristics include: mental retardation, hyperactivity, poor judgement, short attention span and memory difficulties. As damage is permanent, people affected by alcohol related disorders do not outgrow these symptoms. The consequences of these characteristics, together with a frequent disruptive living environment, may put these ...
- 1898: Epilepsy Decision
- ... one neuron to another. The normal brain generates an electrical rhythm in order way and this order in epilepsy is broken by some neurons discharging signals. Because of some genetic defect there will occur a short electrical storm that is caused by neurons and the subject will get a seizure. This condition is called epilepsy. When this happens, the muscles tighten and relax rapidly or stop moving completely. When the cells ... as petit mal and begins in childhood, between the ages of 5 and 10. It may occur at puberty, or continue throughout adult life. The child temporarily blacks out during a seizure. The blackout is short, typically it lasts from 5 to 30 seconds and has its onset without warning. (Harry Sands and Frances C. Minsters, 1977, p.8) The child does not fall to the ground, and recovery is prompt ...
- 1899: Barbituates
- ... the street, barbiturates are classified by their color such as “blues” which are amytal, and “yellow jackets” which are nembutal, or “red birds” or “red devils” which are seconal red. Barbiturates can be classified as short acting (4 hours or less), intermediate acting (4-6 hours), and long acting (6 hours or more.) Also, there is a special Ultra-Short category, which happens before the full injection of the barbiturate is complete. Dependence upon this drug is almost guaranteed. Each time the dosage must be raised to get the same “high” feeling. People who use ...
- 1900: Drinking Water Contamination
- ... while not affecting most, threaten the tap water of millions of Americans. In truth, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data, in 1994 and 1995, 45 million Americans drank water from water systems that fell short of SDWA standards.[1] Adding gravity to the situation, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the EPA advised that people with weakened immune systems should consult with their doctors and consider boiling their drinking ... set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While the FDA is required to set contaminant standards at the same levels for bottled water as for tap water, these standards in some cases still fall short. The FDA generally requires only one chemical test per year, making it unlikely that some important problems will be detected. The standards also fail to account for decreases in microbiological quality caused by long-term ...
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