Embryonic and Placental Development

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In a description of the earliest stages of the human blastocyst, the wall of the primitive blastodermic vesicle was characterized as consisting of a single layer of ectoderm. As early as 72 hours after ovum fertilization, the 58-cell blastula had...»

Synopsis abstract : «Early blastocysts . Embryonic development after implantation . Cytotrophoblast invasion of decidual vessels . Germ layers . Bibliography....»

Immunological Acceptance of the Conceptus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the last half century, many attempts to explain the survival of the semiallogenic fetal graft have been proposed. One of the earliest explanations was based on the theory of antigenic immaturity of the embryo-fetus. This was disproved by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Current status of research . Immunocompetency of the trophoblasts. Trophoblast hla class i expression. HLA-I gene expression. Uterine large granular lymphocytes (LGLs)1. HLA-G expression in human trophoblasts. HLA expression in the...»

Fetal Tissues of the Fetal-Maternal Communication System

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The extravillous and villous trophoblasts are the embryonic-fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the placental arm; the avascular fetal membranes-the amnion and chorion laeve-are the fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the paracrine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Early human development . Fertilization of the ovum and cleavage of the zygote . The early human zygote. Implantation . Biology of the trophoblast . Differentiation. Formation of the syncytium. Concl...»

The Decidua

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This tissue is the specialized, highly modified endometrium of pregnancy. The transformation of secretory endometrium to decidua is dependent upon the action of estrogen and progesterone and other stimuli provided by the implanting blastocyst (or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structure. Decidual reaction. Blood supply. Histology. Aging od the decidua. Prolactin in the decidua. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Prementrual Syndromes

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «A variety of maladies, sometimes disabling, beset many ovulatory women in a recurrent manner during the luteal phase of each ovarian cycle. Although the biological basis for this association is not defined, evidence points to a causal relationship...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recurret progesterone secretion: An endocrinopathy. Progesterone and PMS. Progesterone metabolism. Safe contraception without mensturation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Clinical Aspects of Menstruation

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Menstruation is the periodic discharge of blood, mucus, and cellular debris from the uterine mucosa. Menses occur at more or less regular, cyclical, and predictable intervals from menarche to menopause except during pregnancy, lactation,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Menarche and puberty. Interval between menses. Duration of menstrual bleeding. Menstrual blood. Tissue factor and menstrual blood clotting. Fibrinolysis of menstrual blood clots. Blood loss with menses. Cocnlusion. B...»

Delirium

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Delirium, a clinical syndrome characterized as an acute disorder of attention and cognitive function, is the most frequent complication of hospitalization for elders and a potentially devastating problem. Delirium often is unrecognized despite...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions. Etiology. Incidence and prevalence. Epidemiology. Pathogenesis. Clinical manifestations. Diagnosis and evaluation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Intraneuronal Signaling Pathways

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Prior to delineating the organization of specific intraneuronal signaling pathways, it is important to consider, in general terms, their role in helping neurons interpret and respond to the barrage of afferent stimulation impinging on them...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Intraneuronal signaling pathways . The concept of neurons or networks of neurons. Major signaling pathways. Neurotransmitter receptors . Cyclic AMP . Cyclic GMP . Phosphoinositide (PI). Direct coupling between G proteins and ion...»

Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Structure and Function of Voltage-Gated Ion Channels Voltage-gated ion channels allow the flow of ions in response to changes in membrane voltage and are key elements in neuronal excitation and inhibition. Although ion channels can usually pass more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The relation between primary protein structure and ion channel function . Toxins isolated from the buttercup family . Potassium (K+) channels . Delayed rectifier channels . M channels . KATP channels . Calcium (Ca2+) channels...»

Neurotransmitter and Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Classes of Neurotransmitters Much of the information transfer between neurons in the CNS occurs via chemical synapses. These synapses use a variety of messengers (neurotransmitters) that are released in a Ca2+-dependent fashion from presynaptic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conductance mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter actions . Structure of neurotransmitter receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Sybaptic Plasticity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In its simplest form, the postsynaptic response to neurotransmitter release can be mediated by a single protein complex. For example, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are self-contained stimulus-response modules that both detect a stimulus,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long term depression . Long term potentiation . The role of phosphorylation . Actions of psychotropic drugs . Conclusion. References....»

Principles of Cellular Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Resting Membrane Potential In nerve cells, potassium ions (K+) are at higher concentration inside the membrane than outside whereas the opposite is true for sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca2+), and chloride (Cl-) ions (Fig. 1.9-1). The bulk solutions on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neuronal membranes . Passive membrane properties. Conductance . Capacitance. Active membrane properties. Action potentials. The K+ equilibrium potential . Conclusion. References....»

Receptors and Second Messengers

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Neuropeptide receptors have undergone the same process of discovery and characterization that receptors for other neurotransmitters have enjoyed. The process begins with the pharmacological characterization of the receptor's physicochemical binding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A powerful tools of molecular biology . Receptor population for peptides . Neuropeptide and second messenger signal transduction systems. Peptidases. Description. The metabolism of TRH . Neuroendocrine secretion. The peptides involved...»

Neuropeptides: Biology and Regulation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The past several decades have witnessed a veritable explosion of knowledge about the central nervous system (CNS), and in no area has this been as impressive as in peptide neurobiology. Numerous peptide neurotransmitter candidates have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a neuropeptide . The known behavioral effects of neuropeptides . The differences between neuropeptides and the classic monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters. Distribution. Location of neuropeptides . Neuropeptides:...»

Amino Acid Neurotransmitter Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Glutamate Receptors Glutamate receptors are found throughout the brain and are expressed on both neurons and glia, although not all glutamate receptor subtypes are found on both cell types. Glutamate receptors, sometimes referred to as excitatory...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. AMPA receptors . Kainate receptors. Metabotropic receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Physiology of Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Endometrium/decidua is the anatomical site of blastocyst apposition, implantation, and placental development. The endometrium is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity and the decidua is the highly modified and specialized endometrium of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Maternal tissues of the fetal-maternal communication system. The cardinal function of the uterus . Overview of endometrial function . The accommodation of pregnancy as the cardinal function of the endometrium/decidua. Specialized functions of the...»

Mites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Mites make up the largest group in the class Arachnida. Most are small arthropods, and many are barely visible. Mites have two body regions, a small cephalothorax and a larger, unsegmented abdomen. The cephalothorax and abdomen are broadly joined,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Scabies. Life cycle. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Zoonotic scabies. Trombiculid mites. Miscellaneous mites. Parasitiformes. Acarinifor...»

Lice

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Lice are small wingless insects that are ectoparasites of mammals. They are mostly host specific, and two species are human parasites: Pthirus pubis (pubic louse) and Pediculus humanus, with two varieties, P. h. capitis (head louse) and P. h....»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Venomous Species and Venoms

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Lepidoptera typically cause human envenomation, but effects generally are less serious than with hymenopterans. Injury usually follows contact with caterpillars, occurring less frequently with the cocoon or adult stage. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Venoms in Lepidoptera . The most important venomous caterpillar in the US. Stinging patterns. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Diptera: Two-winged flies

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Diptera are characterized by one pair of wings. The second pair is usually modified to form a pair of drumsticklike structures known as halteres. A typical life cycle consists of eggs, limbless larvae, pupae, and winged adults,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Biting midges (Culicoides). Blackflies (Simuliidae). Horseflies and deerflies (Tabanidae). Other biting diptera. Myiasis. Furuncular myiasis. Migratory myiasis. Wound myiasis. Conclusion. References....»

Scorpion Envenomation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Scorpion envenomation can result in distinct clinical syndromes. Most scorpion species' stings cause only local pain and inflammation that respond well to minimal supportive therapy and wound care. These scorpions pose no significant management...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Taxonomy and anatomy. Venom. Prevention. References....»

North American Venomous Reptile Bites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «North America is unique in that it is home not only to venomous snakes, but also to the world's only known venomous lizards. Fortunately, bites by venomous reptiles in North America are relatively uncommon, although precise statistics are not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Snake venoms . Allergy to reptile venoms. Bites by exotic snakes in the United States. References....»

North American Arthropod Envenomation and Parasitism

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The phylum Arthropoda contains about four fifths of the known animals of the world, and insects are the largest group of arthropods. Insects are an important part of the biota of all terrestrial and freshwater environments that support life; only in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beetles and other insects. Delusions of parasitosis. Conclusion. References....»

Anatomy of Monoamie Systems

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The anatomical organization of monoaminergic systems shares a number of common features. Monoaminergic systems are strikingly divergent: monoaminergic cell bodies are generally found in aggregates located in a few restricted subcortical brain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin. Dopamine . The midbrain ventral tegmental area . Norepinephrine and epinephrine . Acetylcholine. References....»

Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Ultimately the effects of monoamines on CNS function and behavior depend upon their interactions with receptor molecules. The binding of monoamines to these plasma membrane proteins initiates a series of intracellular events that modulate neuronal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin receptors. The 5-HT1 receptors . The 5-HT3 receptor . Investigations into the functions of recently identified 5-HT4. The D1 receptor . The dopamine D2 receptor. The D3 and D4 receptors . The a2 receptors . Histamine...»

Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes. These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview. Mental status examination. Functional assesment. Psychoactive effects of drugs in older patients. Adverse drug events in the elderly. Drughs with psychoactive effects. Principles of drug therapy in the eld...»

Mushroom Toxicity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mushrooms are often considered the vermin of the vegetable world, likened to snakes, slugs, and worms. Some are regarded as mystical and others as delicacies. The location of tasty morels is passed from generation to generation, closely guarded from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The body of a fungus . Nontoxic mushrooms. Conclusion. References....»

Toxic Plant Ingestions

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Plants have served as both poisons and medicines. Dioscorides listed several hundred plant species in his first Materia Medica in 78 BC. Galen, in second-century Rome, catalogued plants, including those containing opiates, ergotamines, and other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method. The use of different instruments. The use of a manual sphygmomanometer. Oxygen consumption. Results. Discussion. References....»

The Effect of Ampicillin Amounts and Incubation Time on E. Coli Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Penicillin, derived from the soil mold Penicillium, was the primary antibiotic used to cure bacterial infections after being discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. Briefly following its discovery and mass production bacteria began expressing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antibiotic resistance . E coli . Resistance to bacteria . Materials and methods . Results. Discussion. References....»

Principles of Brain Organization

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The human brain contains approximately 1011 nerve cells or neurons. In general, neurons are composed of four morphologically identified regions: (1) the cell body or soma, which contains the nucleus and can be considered the metabolic center of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classification of neurons . Architecture Neurons and their processes . Connections . Distinctiveness of the human brain . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

Neuronal Plasticity

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Synaptic plasticity is a property of adult as well as developing or young cortex, and reflects how synaptic strength changes with experience. Its relevance to psychiatry is seen in the course of the illnesses psychiatrists treat. Clinical research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long Term Potentiation (LTP) learning . Activation of protein kinases. Learning and gene expression . Progression of illness . Treatment implications . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

Neural Prenatal Development

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The wonder of development is that a structure as complex as the human brain originates from a flat sheet of embryologic ectoderm. The final, formed brain shows remarkable order in its predictable cortical layering, its diversity of cortical areas,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Neurogenesis and neural identity . The first postmitotic neurons . The microenvironment . Neuronal migration . Establishing connections . The leading edge of the axon. Illustrating the complexity of pathfinding. The molecules guiding...»

Early Neural Postnatal Development

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The early postnatal years are marked by a rapid maturation of cognitive, social, and behavioral abilities as infants progress from helplessness to autonomy, and children and adolescents develop more sophisticated ways of thinking. The information...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Postnatal cortical maturation . Implications for psychiatry . Environmental effects on cortical connections . Early environmental manipulations . Critical periods for cognition and emotion . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

Consciouness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The vast majority of mental processes are outside of conscious awareness. These processes can impact thinking, feeling, and behavior despite the lack of conscious awareness. Consciousness can be thought to include two elements: awareness and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conscious awareness . Misidentification syndromes . A profound sense of discontinuity and confusion. Thought, language and cognition . The mental representation of some aspect of the world . Psycholinguistics. Modes of Processing...»

Cognitive Science

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The fields relevant to this overview are a part of the interdisciplinary studies of cognitive science, which includes anthropology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, artificial intelligence and computational science,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The human brain . Mind and brain. A generally accepted view of the mind. The neural net profile . Energy and information. Information processing. Attention. Definition. Early conceptualizations of attention . Selective...»

Bear Attacks

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Bears are one of the most widely distributed animals in the world. At least one of the eight bear species currently exists in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and the Arctic. Bears in Africa became extinct several million years ago. Australia...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The image of bears as 'Man eaters'. North American bears. Grizzly bears . Black bears. Polar bears. Discussion. References....»

Lucid Dreaming and the Infinite Mind

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It's safe to say that practically everyone has experienced a dream at some point in their lives. Loads of dreams, it seems, are nothing but a blur of pictures floating through our minds while we rest. In fact, most people don't consider their dreams...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining lucid dreaming . The break between the religious significance of dreams and the scientific analysis of dreaming. The scientific studies on lucid dreaming. The study conducted by Kulikov, a Russian researcher . Accounts of the...»

African Americans in Oklahoma

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The "All-Black towns" of Oklahoma represent a unique segment of American history. Neither in the deep south nor the far west did so many African Americans come together to create and govern their own communities. Between 1865 and 1920, African...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The two founders: Lake Moore and W.H. Boley. Prominent all black towns in Oklahoma . Segregation and Langston University. The town of Clearview . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Tyco

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Tyco was founded in 1960 by Arthur J. Rosenberg as a small research laboratory that did testing for the government. Throughout the 1960's Tyco began to focus on the commercial sector by producing new technology and materials as well as energy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The indictment and ultimate conviction of Dennis Kozlowski . The Tyco International scandal. The accounting scandal . Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski . The 2002 announcement made by Morgenthau Attorney's office . The indictment against...»

The European Union

Political science   |   European union   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The European Union, which formed under this name in 1992, currently consists of 25 nations and covers much of Western Europe. The European Union is an enormous organization that was initially created to maintain peace and security between European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the European Union. Formation of the European Union. The idea of union between European nations . The idead of economic integration. The European Union as it stands today. The council of the European Union. The meeting of the...»

History of the Scopes Trial

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 1925, one of the most famous trials in American history took place. The question being debated was evolution, and a young teacher by the name of John Scopes was on trial for teaching it to his students. After an enormous amount of publicity, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bryan and Darrow and the clusters of values and intellectual viewpoints of the 1920's. Bryan's defense of the literal interpretation of the Bible . The movie Inherit the Wind. Understanding the ideology of Iannone. ...»

Abolitionists and the Klu Klux Klan

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Social movements can be very influential within a nation, and they often result in massive changes. When a large number of individuals are dissatisfied with a policy and believe it is necessary to take action against that policy, social movements...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abolitionist movement . Begining of the movement. Its growth in the North . Strategies used by the abolitionists . Reasons for success. Fighting for a just cause. The size of the population. The abolitionist mindset today. The Ku...»

African Religion and Vodoo

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «For more than two hundred years the Haitian religion commonly referred to as voodoo has continued to intrigue, excite, and scare Americans. In a recent Hollywood blockbuster, "The Skeleton Key" starring Kate Hudson, a small New Orleans family is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Voodoo as an evil religion. The 1989 invasion of Panama by the US Army. Reports of Noriega's bizarre religious services. Covert agenda behind associating Noriega with voodoo . The portrayals of Noriega as a religious deviant . The...»

My-Corp, Inc.: Ethical implications of offshoring from the view of the Financial Manager

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Not long ago, offshoring was uncommon for companies. Today, however, it is becoming a more commonplace practice: as prices for manufacturing rise in the US; shipping these operations overseas becomes more appealing. If we talk about offshoring we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advantages of offshoring . The lower overhead that results in reduced prices . Developing the economy of less wealthy nations. Simplicity, asset protection and anonymity. Negative points in offshoring. The closing of manufacturing...»

The AEG Factory in Berlin: Designed by Peter Behrens

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the latter half of the 18th and through the 19th century, architecture remained stagnant in design and innovation. There were many great buildings designed during the time, but they all were stuck in the past, usually echoing the Gothic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The modernist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Looking at the building from the outside. The interior of the building . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Peter the Great and Alexander I

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Peter the Great (1689-1725) was the major force that turned Russia away from the old ways of Asiatic Russia, and opened the window to the west. His series of accomplishments as Tsar of Russia began at the dawn of the eighteenth century, with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Peter the Great. Anna Ioannovna . Catherine the Great . Alexander I. Nicholas I . Alexander II. Conclusion....»

New Deal Art: The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Great Depression that struck the United States in the late 1920s came as a shock to millions of Americans. Almost overnight people saw their entire life savings vanish before their eyes and many were laid off by their employers. By the time...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main subset of the WPA . The cultural sources of New Deal art . The paintings by George Avison. The town of Norwalk . Conclusion....»

The Knowledge Economy

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Knowledge economy integrates effectively knowledge aiming to enhance organizational performance, competitiveness, and corporate social responsibility. Being a source of innovation and creativity, it attains organizational competence through the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The information paradox . A contextual approach to knowledge economy. Cultural / structural dimensions of knowledge economy. Where does emotional intelligence fit in knowledge economy?. Emotional intelligence and organizational...»

The Influence of Popular World Music on Modern Western Music

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The nebulous category of World Music has been defined as "simply not our music, it is their music (Rahkonen, 1)." World Music is thus a distinction based on otherness and not any singularly defining characteristic. It is a term that developed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Raga Mala by Pandit Ravi Shankar and the path of his life in music. The evolution of Reggae music in Jamaica . The jerky ska rhythm . The reggae chapter of world music . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Inclusion: Should general education and special education students share a classroom?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"In special education there is a presumption that student success occurs most effectively and efficiently when children with disabilities actually receive education services in general education classrooms and are not removed or segregated in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Increasing access to general education for adolescents with disabilities. Combining general education students and special education students . The students lacking knowledge in regards to disabilities . Institutes that have been...»

The Physiology of Love and Homosexuality

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Research papers   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Usually love finds its place in literature, an ideal romantics hold closely to their hearts. Studies, however, show that love belongs more in the logical world of science rather than the idealistic realm of romance. Darwinian evolution,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Neurotransmitters: Physical attraction or romantic attraction . Darwinian explanation for why love exists . Physiological differences in brain structure as a cause of homosexuality. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Goodness of Meat

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Imagine a life where people are weak and constantly ill. Imagine everyone being bed ridden and unable to operate the human body at the level appreciated today. By removing meat from a diet, this is a scenario that becomes a real life horror movie....»

Synopsis abstract : «Imagine a life where people are weak and constantly ill. Imagine everyone being bed ridden and unable to operate the human body at the level appreciated today. The advantages to eating meat are numberless, and the health benefits far out weigh the...»

Changing Over- Modern Newspapers

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. No longer are we a society that goes to the store to pick up our newspapers each day, including those ever so popular Sunday papers with the coupons stuffed inside. But we are turning toward the internet...»

Synopsis abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. . The roots and history for newspapers go far back in time, because there has always been a hunger for current events and, in particular, political happenings. . The first newspaper published in America...»

Social Security

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Research papers   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «While the United States was still establishing itself and public debates rage over what the role and duties of their new government should be other countries were fleshing out their own social security legislature. In 1880 the Chancellor of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The birth of economic security. Social Security around the world. Social Security in the United States. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Smells Like Lautréamont's Spirit

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1790, Immanuel Kant published an essay that read as complicated as the art he sought to promote. "Critique of Judgment" serves as the ultimate philosophy of aesthetics, proclaiming "Genius is the talent (or natural gift) which gives rule to art"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding the drastic change in art perception. Poetry and other forms of art as vehicles for pure rationality . Women's infiltration of male dominated rock 'n' roll . The language used by Riot Grrrls . Lautréamont's...»

Ragtime

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   09/12/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Ragtime is an American musical genre that was most popular during the first twenty years of the 20th century. It is a dance form that is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time, where there is a walking bass that plays legato on beats 1-3 and staccato chords...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ragtime and early jazz . Ragtime's most striking characteristic . The improvisational genre and Joplin. Ragtime's influence on early jazz . Subdividion of Ragtime. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Cell Phones: Dangers When Driving

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Research papers   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Not since the invention of cigarettes has anything been so trendy, and not since the mixture of alcohol and driving an automobile has anything been so dangerous-until the invention of the cell phone. With more than 200 million cellular telephone...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Regulating cell phones: Drawing a thin line between rights and restrictions. The first signs of the creation of a mobile telephone . The Canadian study. The Independence Institute's vierw of the issue. Safety advantage of hands free as...»

The Unforgettable Series of 1964

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «During the 1964 season, the race was on for the National and American League Pennants. The New York Yankees and the Cardinals became the champions of their leagues, but the road was bumpy along the way. Still, in the end, the better team won. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The American League during the month of August. The Cardinals: Becoming contenders for the pennant. The progress of the series. The second game. The third game. Game four . The fifth game . Game six. Concl...»

Managerial Styles That Lead to Success or Failure in the 1964 Season

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In 1964, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals played in the World Series. It was more than just a game. It was a battle between the older American culture and the modern culture that evolved postwar. Both teams were originally formed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The management styles of the two teams. The Yankees and adjusting to postwar society. The player make up of both teams . The focus of the Cardinal clubhouse. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

What science says on « Strategy of ″ differentiation rupture″ and chain value »

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Strategy of ″ differentiation rupture ″ is based on the observation that the current situation comes from the compliance with the rules of the game accepted by all. For a firm being in an unfavourable competitive position, the solution...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Chain value brought and competitive advantage. Structure of the chain and dependent skills. The fundamental questions that are brought to be posed by building this chain. Technology: The use of a process less intensive in capital or...»

What are Literary Agents?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of a literary agent is often a mystery to those not intimate with the field of publishing. Their function is obscured, and many writers even are uncertain of their purpose. However, since their inception in the 19th century, they have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The agent's function . The progress of the role of the agent. History. Writing being recognized as a profession. Copyright laws and the power of the writers . America's first successful agent . The role of the agent today. Breaking...»

Saint Domingue: The First Successful Slave Rebellion

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When Columbus first landed on the tiny island that would later be known as Saint Domingue, and eventually Haiti, it is doubtful whether he could have ever imagined it becoming "the wealthiest European outpost in the New World," nor the significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The outcome of Saint Domingue . The western third of Hispaniola . The French colony as the suplier of Europe's sugar, coffee, and cocoa. The growth of St. Domingue . The overwhelming productivity of Saint Domingue . The revolution on...»

The Growth of Education in Tudor England under the Influences of Church and State

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The growth of education in England is largely associated with the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and the rule of the Tudor monarchy. Although there are many factors which contributed to the advancement of education, it was the policies of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A rising public interest in schools. The growth of an increasingly literate society . The Reformation in England . Henry's concern about the universities . Edward VI: Important developments for Protestantism and education. The reign of...»

Different Types of Trading Platforms

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Research papers   |   08/30/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «There are several different types of financial exchanges in which the trading of securities takes place. On one end of the spectrum, there is the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations system, known as the NASDAQ, which is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Electronic Communication Networks as trading platforms . Benefits of ECN. Disadvantages of ECN. The NASDAQ. Disadvantages of the trading on the NASDAQ . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Censorship in School Libraries

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   08/30/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Public middle and high schools across the nation are pulling books off library shelves because parents, administrators, or teachers deem them inappropriate for student use. By removing books from libraries, faculty and parents are putting students...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trampling on students' rights. The most negative effect censorship has on students. Solution to solve the problem of censorship . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Great Awakening of Women

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   08/30/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The transition to a cash economy along with the increasing antislavery movement ensured that nineteenth century America would become economically and politically changed. However, the second Great Awakening ensured that principles of the past would...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nineteenth century American women . Embracing their role in housework . Women's contributions. The pursuit of the ideals: The societal injustice slavery. Angelina and the abolitionist cause. Pleasing husbands for nineteenth century...»

The History of Field & Stream

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   08/28/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The history of Field & Stream would be incomplete without first exploring the past of another great outdoor magazine, Forest and Stream, On August 14, 1873, Forest and Stream debuted. The magazine was founded by a group of sportsmen that included...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Field and stream today: A general overview. Maintaining the original mission. The original mission of conservation. The appearance of Field and Stream. A dramatic evolution. Daniel McClain: The Design Director. The content and writers...»

Baseball's Chaotic Response

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   08/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «On April 15th, 1947, the Dodgers started their new season with a new addition to their team, Jackie Robinson. He made his debut against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field playing first base. The first series were a flop for Jackie Robinson....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies . Robinson's slump. Robinson, Chapman and increasing positive publicity. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Seeds of Peace: Triumphs and Trials

Political science   |   Political science   |   Research papers   |   08/22/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «How can one solve an ancient conflict? Is it possible for reconciliation to occur after years, even centuries, of dispute? How can one even attempt to play a constructive role in such a conflict? Seeds of Peace has attempted to make a change in such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Seeds of Peace website. The camp. Competition encouraging further cooperation across ethnic lines . The dialogue hut. Open religious services . Facilitators like Marieke Von woerkom . The bridge builder as one of the most vital...»

What Is Behind That Morning Cup of Joe?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   08/22/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «For many, a morning cup of coffee may be a daily ritual. In today's fast-paced world, many may not even have the time to brew it at home, preferring instead to stop at a coffee shop on the way to work or school. There are plenty of chains in many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The apparent opposite of the Starbucks model. An urban cafe according to Thompson . Hostility towards Starbucks from patrons of smaller shops. Smaller coffee joints: Embracing those with anti-Starbucks sentiments . The company's main...»

The Futurist Movement and its Impact on Book Design

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   08/08/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Futurism (1909-1944), which actually owes its inception to poetry, was the first major art movement of the 20th century. It encompassed not only nearly every form of creative expression, including practical arts like architecture, advertising, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Italian futurism. Italian futurist books. Russian futurism. Russian futurist books. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Magazine Press in Britain

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   05/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The British are often imagined as newspaper addicts impatiently waiting for the postman to deliver their paper on Sunday morning. Yet, it would be wrong to believe that they do not share a similar interest for the booming world of the magazine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An industry characterised by its dynamism and diversity. A thriving sector. A variety of publishers and publications. An overview of the different types of magazines . Women and men's magazines. TV listings. Customer...»

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