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This literature review "News and Construction of Us versus Them" discusses the fact that the news as given by the media has greatly led to the growth of us versus them in the current world.... It evaluated ways through which the media influences this ideology.... ... ... ... In this case, the Western in a way consider them sophisticated while they attribute suffering and poverty to the Third World countries....

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Conceptual Analysis as a Human Cognitive Activity

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This paper 'Conceptual Analysis as a Human Cognitive Activity' analyses three models displayed by three philosophers, Senge, Hall and Sowa.... The terms of the mentioned concepts may be used to mean mental representations used by the brain to analyze its functions.... ... ... ... On the contrary, conceptual analysis is a tool used for analyzing cognitive processes such as categorization, memory, decision making, learning, and inferences....

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Managing Projects and Operations

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Managing Projects and Operations Name: Instructor: University: Course: Date: Energise Health & Fitness Centre Background Fitness industry is known to be highly competitive with competition majorly based on pricing techniques and technology on equipments used.... ... ... ... This has granted Energise Health & Fitness Centre positive experiences within its financial growth due to its dominance as one of the major fitness company's within United States fitness industry....

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Financial Analysis of Bluescope Steel Ltd and Onesteel Ltd Australia

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The purpose of this paper was to carry out a financial analysis of two of Australian based Steel companies.... Using information of the companies' annual report, and using relevant ratios indicators the companies were analyzed.... In the course of our analysis, we discover that the two companies are quite profitable though their activities for the year 2008 have been affected by the global financial crisis....

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Engineering Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

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The purpose of the present assignment "Engineering Physics: Electricity and Magnetism" is to answer various questions regarding the electric and magnetic fields and its application in physics engineering.... Furthermore, the assignment discusses the concept of electric flux.... ... ... ... The lines of force of a charged spherical conductor are radial....

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Food journal analysis week 4

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The amount of fat grams consumable daily, and not exceeding 30% for my body type and activity level would be 73g.... While this amount is acceptable for a 30/30/40 ratio for fat, carbohydrates, and protein, it would not be beneficial to consume this high of an amount without adding more activity and exercise....

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Commanding officer

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As a commanding officer of the 103rd precinct, I am responsible for crime within the district.... This 103rd precinct refers to a multi-cultural command around the area.... The neighborhoods in these areas comprise of Hollis Park Gardens, downtown Jamaica Business District, Lakewood, Jamaica and Hollis....

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Travel Project: Milan

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I never understood the resounding passion circulating in travelling in such a romantic city like Milan.... Milan like any other European city is rocked by a deep sense of humanism, art, literature, fashion, architectural designs and an ever rejuvenating Italian culture.... ... ... ... The city is the second most populous city of Italy and the financial capital of the country....

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Illuminating Sorrow

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Sorrow is a virtually intolerable sadness (Manser, Martin & Jessica, 585).... In fact, frequently people perceive it as an alternative word for grief.... For instance, if a close friend or parent relocates to another country, one might feel unhappy.... ... ... ... If, on the other hand, the whole family including parents get involved in an accident, one ought to feel sorrow and the loss of everything, including the family and other mementos an individual can never replace....

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Xi Chuan Earthquake

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The Xi Chuan basin is classified as a high seismic area because the region is located right where the Himalaya mountain belt and the Eurasian plate collide (Li and Chen 1003) Being near an active fault, the area regularly experiences light tremors due to the constant movement of the plates.... .... ...

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Business Strategies of Kodak and Fujifilm

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This study "Business Strategies Kodak and Fujifilm" discusses the reasons of the downfall of Kodak, its lack of interest in analyzing consumer demands, its failure to come up with flexible and innovative business schemes to its loss in the photography race against Fujifilm.... .... ... ... Kodak and Fujifilm are both competitors in the photography industry, and both have enjoyed a successful time in the business of everything related to photography....

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U.S. Embargo on Cuba

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In the paper “U.... .... Embargo on Cuba” the author analyzes the facts that reveal that there is no sense in continuing the embargo on Cuba.... But lifting the embargo means rising above pressure group interests and taking a more tolerant stand.... Repealing of the embargo can win US business gains....

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Language Learning Activities

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In this paper the goal will be an attempt to expound and concentrate on two language learning activities namely Total Physical Response (TPR) and the other activity shall be the linkword technique of learning language.... The two learning activities will be compared.... ... ... ... As the discussion stresses the language learning approaches are Total Physical Response, linkword method, and Krashen's second language acquisition....

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Lorenz Curve Analysis

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The author of the "Lorenz Curve Analysis, Trade Liberalization, and Income Inequality" paper states that by the analysis of the Lorenz curve, the distribution of wealth in a society is determined.... Varied opinions are there regarding the significance of the unequal distribution of wealth and income....

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Ways to Prevent Engineering Misconduct

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The paper "Ways to Prevent Engineering Misconduct" highlights that history is full of examples of disasters that occurred due to the misconduct of engineers.... Even today, many projects might be underway destined to meet the same fate.... It can only be countered by a group effort.... ... ... ... Regular checks of the paperwork and surprise inspections by the head are a few of the solutions to ensure that the workers follow the outlined rules and regulations....

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Understanding Breastfeeding in 3rd World Countries using Bronfenbrenners Theory

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This paper "Understanding Breastfeeding in 3rd World Countries using Bronfenbrenner's Theory" focuses on the breastfeeding trend of some impoverished, third world countries have been the major concern of the international organizations like the (WHO), (AAP), and (UNICEF).... .... ... ... To better understand the impact that the ecological systems play together with the relevance of breastfeeding, two cases of newborn infants will be the next focus of discussion....

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Intrastate semitruck transportation in Michigan

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Like any industry, the quarrying and trucking of rocks, dirt, gravel and crushed rocks (concrete aggregates) using semi-trucks for delivery around the state of Michigan are subject to a host of economic factors.... Overall, these factors combine to make up the prospects of this.... ... ... The quarrying business is mainly dependent on the construction industry such as new homes construction....

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Care of Patient Undergoing General Anesthesia

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The author of the case study "Care of Patient Undergoing General Anesthesia" states that As an anesthesia assistant, this writer comes across patients undergoing surgical operations in practice.... However, in practice, anesthesia is mandatory before any surgical procedure.... .... ... ... As an assistant, this writer has to carry out different parts of the whole procedure of anesthesia where safe transit of the patient from preoperative state to postoperative reversal is the goal, while the surgical team performs the surgery....

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Does the Credit Crunch Signal the End, or the Beginning, of Globalisation

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The author focuses on the credit crunch which paralyzed operations of major economies while devastating many large corporations which has spelled job losses for millions of workers and homelessness for many more.... The genesis of the problem has been traced to the toxic sub-prime mortgages in the US....

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Impact of Globalization on Fashion: Relationship Between Fashion and Spaces or Places

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The author of the paper titled "Impact of Globalization on Fashion: Relationship Between Fashion and Spaces or Places" explores and discusses some of the major impacts of globalization on fashion with respect to the transformation of spaces and places.... ... ... ... Fashion has emerged as a global phenomenon and this scenario has transformed the way people perceive fashion....

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Osteoporosis and its Management

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The author focuses of osteoporosis, a common skeletal disorder in the elderly and defined as progressive loss of bone density in conjunction with the increased loss of bone tissues, brittleness of bones, weakening of bone structure that makes the elderly prone to serious fractures.... ... ... Poole and Compston (2006) further explained that osteoporosis is an age-related loss of bone during the fourth and fifth decade of life, and occurs due to increased breakdown of bone by a cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue known as osteoclasts as well as the decreased formation of bones by osteoblasts Running Head: OSTEOPOROSIS Number: Year: of Faculty Member: of Supervisor: INTRODUCTION ...

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Alternatives to the Erection of Additional Transmission Lines

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ALTERNATIVES TO THE ERECTION OF ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION LINES Name: Institution: Date: Background Transmission lines are the cables which carry electric current and are used to convey electric energy from the source of its generation to its point of utilization.... ... ... ... They are metals, usually aluminium or copper, which has been drawn into wires....

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Small Farms versus Large Farms

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Institution of Learning: Small Farms versus Large Farms The small farms versus large farms debate is the conflict between the supporters of modern farming methods of extensive large-scale farming and the conservative believers in local small-scale farming which stems from the effects of each method of farming on the debating sides....

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Marketing Strategy and Competition at HP

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The objective of this assignment is to assess the business goals and path to its implementation at HP.... Specifically, the writer of the assignment would focus on the e-commerce strategy of the company featuring website accessibility and convenience analysis.... ... ... ... The existence of HP could be attributed to two 1939 Stanford University graduates and classmates, Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett....

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America as an Imperialist Power

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This paper aims to discus empire system and imperialism.... It will provide a basis to evaluate America as an imperialist power.... Furthermore, a debated context will be followed to elaborate the abstract (Hardt and Negri).... .... ... ... Today America as an Imperialist power has stood with the power politics agenda, and the way it is progressing seems that Imperialism is going to rest in more persuasive means....

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What Constitutes Crime and How does Criminology Help Us to Understand Crime and the 'Crime Problem'

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General Perspectives Crime denotes any breach of rules or laws that are punishable by some governing authority using mechanisms such as legal systems.... Certain crimes may also carry fewer repercussions such as cautions or warnings and they might also be unenforced.... .... ... ... What constitutes crime and how does criminology help us to understand crime and the ‘crime problem'?...

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Teaching Reading in the Content Areas of History

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This research paper explores the available literature review on teaching reading in various disciplines particularly in the context areas of history.... ... ... ... This research paper explores the available literature review on teaching reading in various disciplines particularly in the context areas of history....

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The Clearling

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THE CLEARING Kallan blinked as she emerged into the clearing.... Setting her basket down, she brushed her long dark hair off her damp forehead; it had come undone again, escaping its restraining pins.... She sighed as she thought about how angry her mother would be if she were to see her now with her untidy hair and mud splattered skirts....

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Observation Of The Child

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The case study "Observation Of The Child" chose to observe my nephew for the observation hours in this project.... The observations took place over several weeks.... Luke is five years old.... He is the third child in a family of six children.... His parents are both educated professionals that have provided a very comfortable, stable home environment for Luke....

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Reciprocating Air Compressor

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This paper 'Reciprocating Air Compressor" focuses on the product dissection of a compressor.... Compressors could be classified under two categories, namely positive displacement type and dynamic type.... The common compressors are the reciprocating, rotary screw, rotary centrifugal ones.... .... ...

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American Military and Political Imperialism

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This paper 'American Military and Political Imperialism' summarizes superpower's roots of its aggressive foreign policy.... It started a century ago with the exponential growth in agriculture and industry, as well as the need to compete with the UK, France, Germany.... Italy, Belgium, and Portugal....

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Business Strategy of Toyota

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The study "Business Strategy of Toyota" presents the competitive analysis within the Porter five forces model reveals that Toyota enjoys relatively better competitiveness.... Their competitiveness is being strengthened by the recall of its cars, although the company suffered significant losses because of them....

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CHROMATOGRAPHY (ANALISIS CHEMISTRY)

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Chromatography is a technique employed for separating a mixture of substances into individual components by employing a stationary phase (usually a solid or a liquid supported by a solid substance) and a mobile phase which could either be a liquid or a gas.... Modern HPLC is an.... ... ... The principle behind the phenomenon is the different rates of transfer or travel of the individual components dissolved in the mobile In thin layer chromatography, a thin, uniform layer of silica or alumina gel was traditionally coated on a piece of glass....

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Procurement of a Suitable Scanning Electron Microscope

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"Procurement of a Suitable Scanning Electron Microscope" paper presents an introduction to electron – matter interaction for a better understanding of electron microscopy and SEM.... It was suggested that the price discovery can be either through negotiations prior to or post invitation of open tender....

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The Causes of The Fall of the Roman Empire

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This work called "The Causes of The Fall of the Roman Empire" describes the history of this civilization, the main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire, internal war, and problems.... The author outlines the spread of Christianity, the weakening of economic foundations, barbarian invasions.... ...

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American Psycho: Inside the Tortured Mind of Edward Gein

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This paper examines crime and deviance, looking at the different theories on what causes criminal behavior with the main focus on the family and childhood.... The author pays particular attention to the case of Ed Gein, aka the “Plainfield ghoul”, exploring his childhood and linking it to his criminal behavior....

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Percy Bysshe Shelley as Sonneteer

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The author of the "Percy Bysshe Shelley as Sonneteer" paper analizes poems 'To Wordsworth' and 'Ozymandias' that reveal Shelley's own experimentation with the sonnet form coupled with a more traditional approach to the thematic structure as he discusses the destructive powers of death.... ... ... ...

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E&P overview

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In 2005, the two companies agreed to collaborate further on development of the field. ... ... he new development plan envisages drilling of more than 160 additional.... ... ... Under the new development plan, USD 5 billion will be to increase the production of Al Shaheen field from 240,000 barrels/day in first quarter of 2006 to 525,000 barrels/day The Liquefied Natural Gas is slated to deliver in two phases, Train 1 and Train 2 to be completed in 2007 and 2009....

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Analysis of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1954 Movie

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"Analysis of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1954 Movie" paper focuses on a musical film directed by Stanley Donen, famous for a number of other films.... The film was shot at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, produced by Jack Cummings and got its fame for the unusual choreography by Michael Kidd.... .... ... ...

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King Lear by William Shakespeare: Sight vs. Blindness

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The paper 'King Lear by William Shakespeare: Sight vs.... Blindness' looks at the theme of sight vs.... blindness, which is one of the most recurring in Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.... In fact, the whole play is built around the blindness of Lear as well as Glouster and his son Edgar.... ... ...

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Ellis's and Palahniuk's Literature Representation of Sexuality

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Late-twentieth century writers, both men and women, have increasingly used the themes of class, gender and sexuality for representing the prevailing, as well as the changing, social structures and exploitative social controls by one class over the other.... .... ... ... The late-twentieth century literature, particularly American novels, is replete with the use of sexuality as a form of self-expression of the characters, and also as a means of portraying social control, domination and exploitation....

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How to Improve the Quality of Human Life

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The author of this paper 'How to Improve the Quality of Human Life' states that human health and wellbeing are affected by many factors: what we eat, how much we sleep, activity level and weight.... These are some of the key issues one needs to focus on in order to improve his/her health and wellbeing....

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Bertha Mason Character Analysis in the Context of Feminist Theory

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This paper examines the core feminist perspective and feminist theories and how they apply to the case of Bertha Mason in the book.... The paper examines how today's feminist will view Bertha Mason's character and how this shows the divergence between life in the Victorian era and the 21st Century....

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The Renewable Energy Sources in Ontario

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This paper ''The Renewable Energy Sources in Ontario'' tells us that carbon emission has increased significantly in every sector of the economy.... Climate change and global warming are the resultant products of this increase.... A rapid transition needs to be put implemented to meet the challenges of climate change....

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Gender and Ethnicity in Relation to Childhood Inequality

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This essay emphases that gender is not related to an individual's physical anatomy.... Sex is the biological aspect related to an individual's genetic makeup.... Sex is characterised by chromosomes, sexual organs, reproductive structures located in an individual's body and the external part of the genitalia....

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The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act

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This report "The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act" examines the realization of the act 2009 by the UK government.... Its main aim was to introduce radical approaches to citizenship in Britain that required any migrant to obey the law and speak English so as to attain citizenship.... ... ... ...

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Ethics in Medicine

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The present case study entitled "Ethics in Medicine" is focused on the notion of ethics which entails the decree of conduct known in relation to a given class of a group of people.... It is mentioned here that ethics also involves the right or wrong of an action.... ... ... ... Following the case study of embryo research by different scholars, many key features arise....

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Emerging Technology in Solar Energy

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When considering renewable energy, Solar power is amongst the most technologically advanced method through which energy is utilized.... The finding amongst the paper considers the different methods that are utilized in modern age towards consuming clean energy.... .... ... ... The early improvement of sun-powered advancement started in 1860's and was determined by the assumptions that natural occurrence of coal will get utilized and will become rare....

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Roger Shimomuras Artwork

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This essay comprises the information concerning Roger Shimomura's artwork.... It is mentioned in the text that the Richmond Center was the host of the “Yellow Terror” which features a collection of paintings that were made by Roger Shimomura.... .... ... ... According to the author of the text, the “Yellow Terror” has a representation of the popular American culture in the paintings....

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Airborne Laser Scanning

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The following paper under the title 'Airborne Laser Scanning' gives detailed information about a remote sensing technology.... It actively conveys light pulses towards the targeted object, hence receiving the light that is scattered and reflected by these objects.... ... ... ... An Airborne Laser Scanning system is composed of an Inertial Measurement Unit, a Laser Scanner Unit, and a Global Positioning System receiver....

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Essays on Plato Symposium Phaedrus