Orca Whales: An Overview of the Natural History of Killer Whales
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A 5 page discussion of killer whale migratory and predation patterns. Identifies three separate cultures of killer whales: resident, transient and pelagic. Discusses the behavioral and phylogenetic differences in each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPorca.wps

The Kinesiology Of Bowling
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the kinesiology of bowling, including a look at the sagittal view, extension, flexing, eccentric and concentric movements, and the relationship between the bones and muscles during the game. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bowling2.doc

The Myth of Frankenstein
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More focused upon scientific issue than upon the classic sci-fi novel, this 4 page research paper refutes Mary Shelley's premise that scientists will some day create life through brain transplants and other methodologies touched upon in her story. Parallels are made between genetics and the 'Power of God' as well as issues concerning the existence of the human soul. Bibliography lists 3 sources which support the writer's thesis that there is more to 'life' than the brain.
Filename: Franken.wps

Research Proposal
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A 6 page paper proposing a research project designed to discover some of the mechanisms of pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis resulting from the influence of rheumatoid factor. Early research discovered elevated levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) in patients seropositive for rheumatoid arthritis, but it was not known if there was any relation between the presence of these IgG substances and the presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. It has since been established that IgG, as well as other dimers of Ig have some primary role in either the development or the advance of the disease, and it is believed that the role has at least some causative effect. The purpose of this proposed research is to attempt to discover what that effect might be. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Rearthr.wps

Galileo Galilei - His Impact On Our Lives Today
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A 7 page paper on the Renaissance mathematician, scientist and inventor which examines his legacy to us as we live in a modern world influenced by the scientific perspectives and methods he espoused during his life. Current applications of discoveries, inventions, and philosophy of science pioneered by Galileo in a wider variety of fields are discussed. Bibliography list 17 Sources.
Filename: Galpap.wps

The Rainforest of the Amazon Basin
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This 5 page report discusses the rainforest, its importance to the world's environment, its diversity of plant and animal life, as well as the struggles it is facing against the destruction and exploitation by humanity. There are more species of plants and animals in tropical rain forests than all the rest of the world's ecosystems combined. Competing claims and interests for the land and its resources have been behind fierce and often violent conflicts over the past thirty years and the battles still rage on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWrainf.rtf

Low-Voltage Circuit Design
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A 42 page paper discussing basic designs enroute to devising a project focusing on voice recognition circuitry and control. The intended application is not ultimately intended to be that used for voice-to-text designs, though it could be. Rather, the project focus is more that designed as a security measure, such as that ensuring that the user of a cellular telephone is indeed the subscriber to the cellular service on which that specific telephone's service is billed. Voice recognition can be seen to be approaching a standard in the future. That standard seems to be far in the future, but it likely will be attached to natural language and context sensitivity. In order to be truly useful, it will need to be based on the simplest circuits achievable. Includes 16 figures, bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: KSlowVcirc.wps

Are Pesticides More Dangerous To Reproduction When Found in Pairs?
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A 4 page critique of an article reporting a possible synergistic effect of certain chemicals on mammalian reproduction. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Bioa.wps

Rodents / Life History and Control
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An 11 page overview of the order Rodentia with particular emphasis on their role in disease transmission and the consequent need for control. Discusses pesticides and the need for alternative management measures which have fewer adverse impacts to non-targeted species. Bibliography included.
Filename: Rodentia.wps

The Changing Technology in the Oil Industry
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This 12 page paper looks at the oil industry during the twentieth century and the way in which advances in technology have changed caused changes. The paper covers topics such as deep sea drilling, the use of computer and satellites and the speed of change. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEoildev.wps

Earth Sciences Lesson Plans
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of 4 lesson plans of specific elements relative to Earth sciences. These lesson plans include plans on air and the weather; water, surface, & subsurface; origin, composition, & structure of soil & rocks; and concepts of life related to environmental science. Each lesson plan includes a specific experiment to help students in the 4th grade understand the principles offered in the lesson. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHweathe.wps

Versatile Limestone
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A 5 page paper discussing the origins and chemical composition of this sedimentary rock used in so many diverse applications even today. For the soil as well as the sulfur-emitting furnace, limestone is applied as small particles no larger than good-sized dust particles, often the result of quarrying activities. Calcium, the primary component of limestone, is our 'miracle mineral' adding stability to buildings, enhancing soil fertility and strengthening our own human infrastructure. And it still can be as beautiful as the finely-veined marble with which Michelangelo sculpted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Limeston.wps

The Biology of and Current Research in Termites (Isoptera)
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A 13 page paper discussing termites from ecological and research perspectives. Ubiquitous creatures, termites are found literally all over the world except in its coldest regions—Alaska is the only state of the Union without some form of known termite activity. There had been surprisingly little research done until only the last several years, but the path of that research has differed from that of other disciplines in that nearly all of it has pointed and specific purpose, and not all of that in control measures. Only about 10 percent of the world's more than 2,700 species are destructive. One that is causing the 'Second Battle of New Orleans,' the Formosan termite, is attracting the attention even of the US Congress. Much current research is centered on alternative uses for termites, such as decomposers in municipal landfills and as supplementary livestock feed. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Termite.wps

Kennedy/Preparing for the 21st Century
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A 2 page book review that analyzes Preparing for the Twenty-first Century by Paul Kennedy. Beginning with the concern that Malthus expressed two hundred years ago in regards to the England's eighteenth-century population explosion, Kennedy then proceeds to relate this to the current rate of growth of the world's population. He argues quite convincingly that the ecological problems of the later part of the twentieth century will become critical as the world enters the new millennium. The central theme of Kennedy's book is that education will play an intrinsic role in whether or not the world can support the estimated 10 billion human beings that will soon be living here.
Filename: 90prep2K.rtf

Gravitation
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An 8 page paper on the history of gravity as a known aspect of science. The writer describes the significance of the discovery of gravity using a historical overview. Kepler, Galileo, & Newton are among the many names discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Gravity.wps

Newton - - The Theory of Light
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A 5 page research paper exploring theory of light beginning with Sir Isaac Newton's corpuscular theory of light. Essay reflects how this theory was used as the basis for current technology tracing the light and electromagnetic theorists and ending with a quote from Einstein. Bibliography included.
Filename: Lightthe.wps

The Tidal South
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A 5 page overview of the geographical, ecological, and cultural feature of the Coastal South which have been shaped to a large extent by the oceans themselves. Emphasizes the changing nature of these features and how man is dependent on nature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPcoast.wps

Weather Patterns
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A 5 page research paper on weather patterns. Topics included are types of clouds and cloud formation, global warming and the effects of El Nino. The writer also discusses how weather patterns can be predicted by observation, listening and a barometer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Weatherp.wps

Influence of Geology on Human Civilization
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A 5 page research paper that examines how geology has been a powerful influence on human civilization. The writer argues that geology is the prime consideration that controls where human civilization can exist, for how long, and what activities it might be engaged in relative to land use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90geoin.rtf

Carnivorous Plants
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An 11 page overview of the ecologies of carnivorous plants such as Pitcher Plants and Venus Fly Traps. Provides specific information regarding habitats and the factors which influence those habitats. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcarniv.wps

Scientific Societies Of The Enlightenment
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5 pages in length. The Enlightenment was one of the central tasks where the major thinkers and scientific societies of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries established themselves. What this means in terms of the manner in which philosophers and scientists looked at the broader scope of existence lies within the works produced during that period. Having both embraced and critiqued the Enlightenment, the scientific societies recognized it as a time in which all of mankind could break free from the confines of what had heretofore been accepted as a universal recognition of existence; with each individual following in the footsteps of those who went before, without any question as to why things were accomplished in any certain order, the time for the Enlightenment symbolized the chance to break free from such scientific constraints. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCscien.wps

Problems of Fossil Fuels and the Advantages of Solar Energy
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This 20 page report discusses the technological dependency of the industrialized world on fossil fuels and the ways in which those fuels have steadily degraded the Earth’s environment. The general public’s concern about the environment, the multiple efforts of environmental activists, along with fresh ways of thinking by scientists and resource managers, has led to a new philosophy regarding the handling of the unique natural properties of living on Earth. This philosophy says that humanity has the capability to manage resources to sustain a full array of values and uses through a broader understanding of the ecosystems they inhabit. One of the most valuable and environmentally-friendly sources of energy is solar power. Information regarding solar energy is also presented. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: BWadtech.wps

Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater Treatment: Design and Monitoring Considerations
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A 9 page overview of the use of constructed wetlands in the receipt and treatment of domestic wastewater. Outlines the design considerations which must be considered prior to construction and operational and monitoring considerations which ensure the ongoing success of a project. Includes a sample of specific design and performance information for an operational wastewater to wetlands operation in Manila. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwetWst.wps

LaChapelle, Dolores – Sacred Land Sacred Sex Rapture of the Deep
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This 6 page report discusses deep ecologist Dolores LaChapelle’s 1988 book addressing the issues surrounding deep ecology. Her particular area of interest and expertise is the range of the Rocky Mountains called the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWdeep.rtf

Howler Monkeys
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10 pages in length. Howler monkeys face an uncertain future with regard to species survival. The tree-dwelling, fruit-eating primates who are indigenous to Central and South America make their home far within the rain forest, where they have been met with significant hardship and population decline on account of mankind's ongoing deforestation and logging pursuits. With little if any regard for the life forms that comprise the forest's diversity, man is slowly but surely sealing the coffin on a number of animal species as he continues to demolish their delicate living area, and the howler monkey is just one whose existence is threatened. People like ethologist Robert Horwich have set in motion conservation efforts that will aid the species' eventual survival. The writer discusses deforestation, logging and conservation efforts in relation to the howler monkey. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLChowlr.wps

Evolution and Creationism
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A 16 page paper discussing the strengths and weakness of the views of the creationists and the evolutionists. While evolutionists present a single group, creationists come adhering to all manner of ideas and theories. The most vocal group are the young-earth creationists, who maintain the earth likely is 6,000 years old and certainly no more than 10,000. Regardless of the unwillingness of this group to accept evolutionary theory as plausible or even as fact, there are other creationist groups who do, who even embrace evolution as a sign of God's involvement in progressive creation. The paper examines each side's strengths, weaknesses, conflicts and evidence. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSevolution15.wps

The Theory of Evolution: Fact or Fairy Tale?
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This 6 page paper provides a substantive overview of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution as it has been applied in contrast to Christianity’s notion of creationism, and then relates these elements to the argument that the Darwinian based concept of evolution is essentially a myth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHDarwin.wps

Convergent Evolution -- Desert Habitats and Coral Reefs
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This 5 page report discusses convergent evolution in terms of the ways in which plants and animals develop survival and adaptation characteristics for their particular environment. Such adaptations have evolved I species as wide-ranging as non-succulent desert plants to the various types of creatures forming the ecosystem of a coral reef. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWdesevo.rtf

Acid Rain: Effects on the Environment and Man
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A 5 page overview of the phenomenon of acid rain. Describes the phenomenon from a chemical standpoint emphasizing the role of sulfuric acid, chlorofluorocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitric acid. Relates the impacts which acid rain can have on the environment and on man. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPacdRn2.wps

AVIATION PROBLEMS WITH AUDITORY AND MOTION PERCEPTION IN THE COCKPIT
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This 6 page paper details the problems that pilots have in the area of auditory and motion perception in the cockpit during flights. Solutions and cutting edge research which may help to solve the problems are outlined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBflight.rtf

Sedimentary Strata as Diaries of Environmental Change
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the process of creation of sedimentary strata and the impacts in assessing environmental events of the past. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHSedSec.rtf

"Chemical Analysis By Observation Of Spectra" - Summary
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4 pages in length. The purpose of the experiments is to illustrate how important spectrum analysis is within the context of chemical reaction where various substances are concerned. For the chemicals in this experiment, all have the ability to create specific bright lines when brought into contact with the flame. The inherent value of performing these experiments, therefore, is to establish the importance of spectrum analysis in relation to further discover of elements that may not be detected without the influence of certain light properties. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCSpectra.rtf

"Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation" by Olivia Judson
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A 5 page book report on "Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation" by Olivia Judson. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsexjud.rtf

"Extinct Humans" by Tattersall and Schwartz
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A 5 page review of Tattersall and Schwartz'' book "Extinct Humans." This book provides an intriguing look at the evolution of man, arguing that there were actually more than fifteen species of man throughout evolution, many of them existing side by side in the past. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAextnct.wps

"Genetic Turning Points" by James C. Peterson
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A 5 page paper which summarizes and outlines two particular points made in James C. Peterson's book "Genetic Turning Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAjpeter.rtf

"Green Tea Extract Boosts Exercise Endurance": A Critique of Experimental Design and Findings
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A 3 page critique of a research study conducted by researchers at the Biological Sciences Laboratories of Kao Corp., Tochigi, Japan. This study reports a correlation with green tea consumption and improved physical endurance. The author of this paper points out some important considerations in regard to experimental design and the researcher's affiliation that make these findings less impressive. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPteaHlt.rtf

"Origin of the Species": An Analysis of the Theories of Charles Darwin
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A 5 page discussion of the concepts of natural selection. Details Darwin's theories in regard to fitness and adaptation to an ecological niche. Emphasizes that much of Darwin's work is supported by a volume of contemporary scientific information. Concludes that while evolution is not a phenomena which can be precisely detailed, and is instead only a process which is recorded in bits and pieces, it is a process for which the preponderance of scientific information is in support. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPdarwi2.wps

"Single-Case Methodology in Psychotherapy Process and Outcome Research"
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A 4 page critique of the article by Russell B. Hilliard published in a 1993 issue of the "Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology". This paper reviews the authors contentions and evaluates those contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPresrch.rtf

"The Demon Haunted World" by Carl Sagan
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A 7 page paper which provides a summary and response to Carl Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsagan.rtf

"The History and Mystery of Lightening"
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A 3 page review of the online article by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This paper outlines the article's content, presents several points of criticism, and concludes with suggestions for improvement. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlightening.rtf