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- 28161: Phosphates in Water Pollution
- ... up calcium and magnesium ions found in natural waters and prevent them from interfering with the cleansing role of the detergent. Eutrophication is the progressive over-fertilization of water, in which festering masses of algae's blooms, choking rivers and lakes. Phosphorus compounds act as a fertilizer for all plant life, whether free-floating algae or more substantial rooted weeds, and are implicated in eutrophication. Many countries control phosphate levels, whereas ... plant growth in wetlands removes phosphates and other plant nutrients washed in from the surrounding soil, consequently restricting the growth of algae and aquatic weeds. This growth is a serious problem in some of Canadas major waterways, where dead and decaying algae deprive the deeper waters of their oxygen. Researches at Lancaster University have studied lakes whose plant and animal life has been killed by ace lake. Contradictory, these ions ...
- 28162: The Death Penalty
- The Death Penalty In the eighteenth century, England would punish by death for pickpocketing and petty theft. Ever since the 1650's colonist could be put to death for denying the true god or cursing their parents advocates. Capital Punishment have clashed almost continuously in the forum of public opinion in state legislatures and most recently in ... to deter murder, anymore effectively than prison. Therefore, to inflict harm to one,it is simply useless. However, the punishment fits the crime therefore, it is morally just. Capital punishment is an expression of society's moral outrage at offensive conduct. This may be appealing to many but it is essential in an ordered society. It asks our citizens to rely on legal procedures rather than to self-help their wrongs ...
- 28163: The Importance Of Moral Values
- ... of murder without any remorse. All of this animosity and chaos within children begin with not knowing the difference between right and wrong. The positive influence of reiligion, education, and peers greatly effect a child's manner and behavior pattern. Traditional values and important lessons from these sources certainly help a child to understand the distinction between the right and wrong choices in life. An important value for children to be ... nation to minimize crime, the children of this generation must reevalute their choices and responsibilities in life. Our youth also needs the assistance of parents and teachers for guidance through the tough reality of today's decision making. The support of our parents and teachers will greatly benefit the youth of our nation. The values and lessons that come from religion, education, and friends shape our America into a better place ...
- 28164: Editorial Speech on the Death Penalty
- ... The man responsible is Charles Manson. Manson is the leader of a large cult following, and even after being arrested for his truly horrific deeds still influences the cult today. In 1975 one of Manson's followers, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, made an assassination attempt on then president Gerald Ford, in Manson's name. Even now if you go to New York City you can find shirts with his picture on them, glorifying him. Songs have been written praising him. But together these have not yet touched the ...
- 28165: Depression 7
- ... major forms of depression . One form is called depressive disorder. It is diagnosed only by episodes of depression. Episodes can be short or long but are usually brought about by an incident in a person's life. An example of this is if someone close to them dies. The other kind is called bipolar or manic depressive illness, it is recognized by alternating depressed and manic episodes. This is an actual ... and decreased energy feelings of worthlessness, guilt, hopelessness, diminished sexual interest, and recurrent thoughts of suicide and death, sometimes leading a person to actually committing suicide. In the manic phase of bipolar disorder the patient's behavior is bizarre and sometimes obnoxious. Some symptoms are: the person being hyper and have lots of energy, they talk a lot, racing thoughts, and a decreased need for sleep. In this stage it is ...
- 28166: Mechanical Energy
- ... a different explanation. The windsurfer is propelled along by a sail which collects mechanical energy from the winds that sweep along the water. This energy has been produced by the sun which warms the earth's surface and sets the air above in motion. The sun's heat comes to the earth as a form of radiant energy. When the heat reaches the surface of the earth, it causes the land or seas to rise in temperature. The sun is very hot ...
- 28167: The Things They Carried
- ... to hump it, as when Lieutenant Jimmy Cross humped his love for Martha up the hills and through the swamps. Hump meant to walk, or to march. Almost eveyrone humped photgraphs. In Lietenant Jimmy Crosss wallet he carried two photographs of Martha. What they carried also depended on their rank. Lietenant Jimmy Cross carried a compass, maps, code books, binoculars, and a .45 caliber pistol that weighed 2.9 pounds ... 20 pounds. The biggest man Henry Dobins carried the M-60, which weighed 23 pounds unloaded, and he carried about 10-15 pounds of amunition drapped in belts across his chest and shoulders. As PFCs or Spec 4s, most of them were common grunts and carried the standard M-16 gas operated assault rifle. The weapon weighed 7.5 pounds unloaded and 8. pounds with it full 20-round magizine ...
- 28168: Reforestation
- ... 60 to 100 years or more. There are many reasons why we should have reforestation. One being mostly that we need forest to live! Without forests, or any type of plant, the carbon cycle can't result. There are not many arguments against reforestation, but there can be some opposition for the land being used between a large business company and the Ministry. I feel replanting of forests is very crucial ... take in, while they give off vital oxygen. In closing, we live in an age of technology, leaving behind us the past. With the past we are forgetting forests; we must make sure this doesn't happen.
- 28169: Internal Combustion Engines
- ... through an exhaust port through the action of the turning rotor. The cycle takes place alternately at each face of the rotor, giving three power strokes for each turn of the rotor. The Wankel engine's compact size and consequent lesser weight as compared with the piston engine gave it increasing value and importance with the rise in gasoline prices of the 1970s and '80s. In addition, it offers practically vibration-free operation, and its mechanical simplicity provides low manufacturing costs. Cooling requirement s are low, and its low center of gravity contributes to driving safety. Gas Turbine Also called as combustion turbine, engine that employs gas flow as the working medium by which heat energy is transformed into ...
- 28170: Ignatius of Antioch
- ... who became attracted to the first generation of Christians. Some authors believe that he may have been a disciple of St. John the Evangelist He certainly was friends with St. Polycarp, one of St. John's closest followers. Tradition has it that St. Peter himself made Ignatius the third bishop of Antioch, the second largest city of the entire Roman empire (only Rome was larger). As Bishop of Antioch, Ignatius wrote ... was executed. Ignatius wrote that in Christ we see a unity of opposites. Christ is flesh and spirit, of Mary and of God, a subject of suffering and yet incapable of suffering. Through Christ God's life, the life of grace has come into the world. The prophets and patriarchs of the Old Testament received portions of this grace to prepare for his coming. We ourselves can receive this grace and ...
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