Water Pollution

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This article deals with a possible solution to water pollution in a Wisconsin suburb. However the results could be universally interpreted, with the method of prevention being employed in many areas of the world. The Article describes a scientist's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Adverse effects upon any body of water by human activity. Toxic pollutants . Methods. Testing absorption rate of various soils . Tests done on Mallard (aquatic bird in Hungary) when exposed to Cu and Pb. Results. Sources of...»

Structural Explanation of The paradox between High Permeability and High Conductance in a Potassium Channel

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The human body is a fascinating array of mechanisms, each perfectly sculpted to satisfy its role in the ever changing needs of our physiology. The various systems within us each rely on impulses, sent via the central or peripheral nervous systems,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The voltage gated potassium channel. The helical subunits of a voltage gated potassium channel. Permeability in order to restore resting potential. Important factors for determining why potassium ions enter a favorable...»

The Effect of Benzodiazepine Drugs on the GABA(A) Receptor

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The GABA(A) receptor plays a vital role in the mammalian brain and is responsible for a large majority of inhibitory neurotransmissions in the central nervous system (Perrine 144). The GABA(A) receptor is a member of the ionotropic (ligand gated)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The GABA(A) receptor. An accidental scientific discovery. New benzodiazepines. Positive effects of benzodiazepines. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Atheism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Atheism is a very unique non- belief system that rejects the existence of any deities or any other religious beliefs. As a result, atheists are commonly thought to be irreligious, and even some other religions such as Buddhism have been thought to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The special and unique history of atheism . The view of Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche as a philosopher and a writer. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Vitiligo

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «An acquired, slowly progressive depigmenting condition in small or large areas of the skin due to the disappearance of previously active melanocytes Focal (including segmental) vitiligo: 1 to a few scattered macules, occasionally in a dermatomal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Alert. Pediatric considerations. Pregnancy considerations. General prevention. Epidemiology. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diagnosis. Tests. Pathological findings. Treatment. Bibliography....»

Vaginismus (the inability of a woman to withstand penetration)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «Involuntary painful contraction of perineal muscles and levator ani prior to or during vaginal intercourse. The experience of or even the anticipation of pain on vaginal entry causes these muscles to contract, occluding the vaginal opening and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diafnosis. Tests. Treatment. Special therapy. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Adenosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Adenosis is a term used to describe nonepithelialized columnar glandular epithelium in the vagina. At ~15th week of embryological development, the Mullerian system, which forms the upper 2/3 of the vagina, fuses with the invaginating cloaca, which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Etiology. Diagnosis. Tests. Differential diagnosis. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Population Ecology Using D.melanogaster and D. Virilis

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the "Population Ecology Experiment", fruit flies were used to investigate the factors that enhanced and limited population growth in these species alone as well as in the presence of other species. In this experiment, the effects of high and low...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Data. Discussion. References....»

Cardiovascular lab report focusing on Amphibian Heart

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The heart is an integral part of the cardiovascular system in the body of vertebrates. It provides the pressure needed for the blood to be pumped to different parts of the body. The heart maintains the flow of blood throughout the whole...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the heart. Sustaining a certain rhythm. The affect of drugs on the rhythmic beating of the heart . The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system . The cardiac cycle. The procedure as written in Foundations of...»

Calculation of Gestational Age and Estimated Date of Confinement

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   26 slides
Document abstract : «After the diagnosis of pregnancy is made, it is imperative to determine the duration of pregnancy and the estimated date of confinement (EDC). Normally, human pregnancy lasts 280 days or 40 weeks (9 calendar months or 10 lunar months) from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Calculation of Gestational Age. Clinical parameters of gestational age. Diagnosis of pregnancy at term. Ultrasonography. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Normal Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   27 slides
Document abstract : «Pregnancy (gestation) is the maternal condition of having a developing fetus in the body. The human conceptus from fertilization through the eighth week of pregnancy is termed an embryo; from the eighth week until delivery, it is a fetus. For...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pregnancy (gestation) is the maternal condition of having a developing fetus in the body. Gestational age is expressed in completed weeks. Live Birth. An immature infant weighs 500–1000 g and has completed 20 to less than 28 weeks of...»

Prenatal Care

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   45 slides
Document abstract : «Prenatal care as we know it today is a relatively new development in medicine. It originated in Boston in the first decade of this century. Before that time, the patient who thought she was pregnant may have visited a physician for confirmation but...»

Synopsis abstract : «The purpose of prenatal care is to ensure, as much as possible, an uncomplicated pregnancy and the delivery of a live healthy infant. This is the ideal time to stress the dangers of cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug use, and exposure to...»

Drugs, Cigarette Smoking & Alcohol During Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   26 slides
Document abstract : «Teratogenicity has been established for only a few drugs, but many more are still not proved to be safe for use during pregnancy. The physician should have a good reason for prescribing any drug early in pregnancy, or indeed during the last half of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Drugs. Cigarette Smoking. Alcoholic Beverages. Other matters of concern during pregnancy. Bathing. Douching. Immunization. Clothing. Exercise. Employment. Travel. Final Discussion....»

Assesment of Normal Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   48 slides
Document abstract : «The diagnosis of pregnancy is usually made on the basis of a history of amenorrhea, an enlarging uterus, and a positive pregnancy test. Nausea and breast tenderness are also often present. It may be crucial to diagnose pregnancy before the first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Diagnosis. Symptoms. Signs. Positive Manifestations. Fetal heart tones . Palpation of fetus. X-ray of fetus. Ultrasound examination of fetus. Pregnancy Tests. Biological tests. Immunological tests. Radioimmunoassay for hcg. Radioreceptor assay. Home...»

Gastritis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   30 slides
Document abstract : «The stomach is a type of storage facility that receives all the things we ingest. Internally, it is lined by the mucosa, a pink layer similar to the one that we have in our mouth. Gastritis is a inflammation of the gastric mucosa, it can have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Commom causes. Chronic Gastritis. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. Conclusions....»

Nicotine Addiction

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «70.3 million Americans above 12 years reported current use of tobacco (59.9 million were cigarette smokers, 13.7 million smoked cigars, 7.2 million used smokeless tobacco, 1.8 million smoked pipes). In the past month, 4 million American...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epidemiology. Risk Factors. Genetics. Pathophysiology. Pregnancy Considerations. Etiology. Diagnosis. Signs & Symptoms. Tests. Diagnostic Procedures/Surgery. Diffrenciation diagnosis. Treatment. Co...»

Narcolepsy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Disorder of unknown etiology characterized by excessive sleepiness typically associated with cataplexy and other REM sleep phenomena, such as sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations. Commonly misconceived as representing low intelligence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Diagnosis. Signs and symptoms. Tests. Differential diagnosis. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Conclusions....»

Neuropathic Pain

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Neuropathic pain is defined as pain in association with nerve injury or dysfunction. It may be triggered by numerous insults including direct nerve injury, infection, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune disease, neoplasm, drugs, and neurovascular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Pathophysiology. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diagnosis. Tests. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Sugery. Conclusion....»

Chemical Changes

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this lab was to find out the indications of chemical changes and reactions when mixing two different substances, which are listed specifically in the Observations section. The purpose is also to find out how a percent by mass solution...»

Synopsis abstract : «Purpose. Theory. Materials. Procedure . Observations. Errors. Other Observations. Conclusions....»

Experiment: Mole Ratios, Limiting and Excess Reactants and Precent Yield

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this lab is as follows: To use mole ratios to predict the amount of precipitate formed, to use mole ratios to study the effect of reactant molarity on the yield of product, to use mole ratios to study limiting and excess reactants,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Purpose: . Theory:. Materials. Procedure-. Observations. Experiment Errors. Conclusion. Sometimes the smallest occurrences are a big deal in chemistry and it is important to note them and acknowledge that they exist.....»

Nailed to Desks: Symbolism of the Hammer in Moby-Dick

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Herman Melville's iconic novel Moby-Dick contains in its 135 chapters dozens of symbolic images artfully connected and expanded. The power of the imagery lies in how the symbols reappear throughout, like a juggler's balls constantly in the air. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «While a hammer seems an everyday object, it has some distinctive qualities. . Hammers, literal or figurative, appear from early in the novel, but the frequency of appearance and the intensity of associated imagery increase as the novel progresses,...»

Cover Letter for Writing Position

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Dear Mr. Sample, I am writing to express interest in the writing position offered on samplesite.com. In May 2007, I graduated from College NAME with a BA in English and a concentration in creative writing. My educational background and work...»

Synopsis abstract : «Address of the sender.. Name and address of the addressee.. Body of the letter.. Name of the sender.....»

Raising Cordelia: Hope and Despair of Resurrection in King Lear

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Of Shakespeare's many plays, King Lear is certainly one of the most troubling and provoking. In comparison to the comedies and romances, it has a much darker setting and content; but even compared with other tragedies, it seems King Lear is...»

Synopsis abstract : «The on-stage action which most directly raises the question of pessimism or optimism is King Lear himself, in the last few moments of his life, taking in the sight of his dead daughter Cordelia.. The reason that Cordelia's death so strongly affects...»

Class in Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Shakespeare may be a poet for the ages, but he was also a man of his times. In this modern era, judging an artist often seems to require asking: how much does he push against the standards of society? But this is a time long removed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Shakespeare may be a poet for the ages, but he was also a man of his times. In this modern era, judging an artist often seems to require asking. Social conventions in the 15th century were handed down from the Middle Ages, which were a deeply...»

A Queer Reading of Ginsberg's America

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Famed Beat poet Alan Ginsberg was openly gay, a lifestyle decision largely frowned upon in the society in which the Beat generation grew up. However, such constraining standards were typical of the forces that artists like Ginsberg and his...»

Synopsis abstract : «The simple fact of an author's homosexual identity generally qualifies a text for a queer interpretation, but that identity is not necessarily a starting point for such criticism.. Tyson identifies ?homosocial bonding? relationships as cues to a...»

One Thousand Years of the English Epic

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The epic is arguably the ultimate achievement in literature. Its grand scope and its demands on knowledge and language mastery set it singularly apart from other genres. Authors throughout the history of the written tradition have attempted to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Beowulf was handed down from pagan oral tradition and transcribed in its present form by a Christian commentator. Another key aspect of the epic is stylistic, elevated language. . The hero of an epic is not simply representative of an ideology,...»

Eve in Milton and Lanyer

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Aemilia Lanyer wrote Eve's Apologie in Defense of Women in 1611 as a feminist tract within a larger work, Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. Although spoken from an unusual view point, that of Pontius Pilate's wife, the piece is principally about Eve of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aemilia Lanyer wrote Eve's Apologie in Defense of Women in 1611 as a feminist tract within a larger work, Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. Although spoken from an unusual view point, that of Pontius Pilate's wife, the piece is principally about Eve of the...»

Materialism in Renaissance England as Seen in Utopia and King Lear

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The sixteenth century, which set the stage for the Early Modern Period, was characterized by an influx of humanist ideals to England. The literature from this period takes new stances on issues that were not subjected to such intense scrutiny...»

Synopsis abstract : «The sixteenth century, which set the stage for the Early Modern Period, was characterized by an influx of humanist ideals to England. In Utopia, wealth is not eschewed entirely. The society depicted in Shakespeare's King Lear is at the extreme...»

How to Start and Run a Small Book Publishing Company by Peter I. Hupalo

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. This book appears to be the second book he has self-published, though he does not mention how...»

Synopsis abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. The next section of the book is on marketing. Hupalo is much more in his element in the next...»

Marketing Plan for A Book

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «This is a compilation of prose poetry, which we think will appeal to readers, writers, and students of poetry. Though we did not publish it, the author's first book of poetry, a chapbook, did rather well. It sold over 400 copies through university...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and audience. Book Clubs. Direct Mail. Timing. Marketing Timeline....»

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