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Permeable Reactive Barriers, 2008.
A review of research and innovative technologies that have evolved to assist the removal of heavy metal from groundwater.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper notes that heavy metals pose devastating health risks to humans. The paper comments that methods for removing heavy metals from water has become the focus of the development of remediation technologies and that permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are the latest technology to be investigated for a multitude of site applications. This technology appeals to the "green" side of groundwater remediation and represents the newest attempts at large scale, low-cost technology for heavy metals and a variety of other contaminants. PRB's are in situ methods for purifying ground water that has been contaminated with a variety of substances. The paper discusses the introduction of this system, its applications, advantages and disadvantages.
Outline:
Introduction
Case Studies
Advantages/Disadvantages
Issues That Could be Encountered with Full-Scale Implementation
Cost Analysis
Alternatives to Technology
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Another key advantage is that it is highly customizable to the needs of the site. The configuration of the membrane can be modified to fit the hydrogeology of the site. The ability to customize PRBs makes it suitable for a number of sites where other technologies may be inappropriate. One of the key disadvantages of the technology is that it can take a long time before a reduction in contaminant will be noticed. This is particularly true where the natural water flow of the site is slow. There may be some species that are not cleaned by the system. The system must be maintained and repaired as needed. The technology is so new that no one knows how long the barrier will last before it has to be replaced."
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The Eden Project, 2008.
An examination of the purpose, target audiences and marketing for the Eden Project.
5,620 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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This paper discusses the Eden Project, which is one of the largest ecotourism sites in the world. It discusses the purpose of the Eden Project and how it utilizes the natural environment of Cornwall. The paper then looks at how the Eden Project has developed, including target audiences and marketing campaigns. The paper contains graphs and tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
How Does Eden Project Benefit the Community?
Leisure Opportunities in Cornwall
Leisure Spending in Cornwall
Cornish Holiday Pattern
Development of Eden
Stakeholders
Advertising Efforts of the Past
The Experience at Eden
Marketing Plan
Target Marketing
Marketing Mix
Proposed Marketing Mix
Conclusion
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"The Eden project promotes to two different target markets. Future marketing can still maintain connections with the younger demographic group that are already addressed by the current market mix, while continuing to build the older demographic group. In the beginning, the project took advantage of the press, and traditional method of reaching the older target audience through brochures and leaflets. However, they eventually began to take advantage of the opportunities that the Internet has to offer. The following will discuss each of the elements of the marketing mix that will be used to grow the older demographic segment of the target audience, while still continuing to promote concerts and other events to the younger demographic group."
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Biometric Entry and Ignition System, 2008.
This paper looks at the use of biometric identification devices for vehicles.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer notes that biometric devices such as fingerprint identification gadgets have only recently been applied to the motor industry. The writer points out that biometric technology developed beyond fingerprinting during the 1960s and 1970s, with the implementation of military biometric authentication procedures. The writer also notes that, controversially, biometric technology has also become part of the security measures put in place after 9/11. At airports, for example, biometric identification has been used to increase safety and security during flights. The writer discusses fingerprint biometric technology concentrating on the use of a fingerprint device within the motor industry. The writer concludes that with thorough research, fingerprinting devices for cars and other vehicles can join the existing pool of available devices in order to maintain the car owner's peace of mind and general security.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Background and Introduction
Main Conclusions
Recommendations
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"Because of its groundbreaking technology and the fact that it makes car theft more difficult than ordinary immobilizing devices, biometric fingerprinting devices for immobilizing and car door locking holds particular advantages over other anti-theft devices. The main advantage is that thieves who steal the car keys cannot either unlock or start vehicles with such devices. This is also useful for other vehicles such as trucks that hold valuable cargo. Of course there is the possibility of cutting off fingers, but the availability of easier targets of car theft can make this fairly unlikely.
"Generally, the use of fingerprinting in developing anti-theft devices for cars appears to have a very bright future. As the technology develops, the use of car keys could be entirely eliminated in the future."
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Ethical Dilemmas in Genetic Testing, 2008.
An argument of the importance of genetic testing despite the ethical dilemmas that are involved.
2,806 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses medical ethical dilemmas that are related to genetic testing. In particular, the paper looks at the development of testing and potential treatment of genetically based disease or disease risk. The paper also discusses the value of genetic testing based on the idea that one must know what causes a disease or a disease risk before it can be prevented.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Ethic of Care vs. Ethic of Justice
Economic Issues of Genetic Testing
Stigmatization
Conclusion
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"What the long term effects of selecting out these traits of abnormality may do is an unknown, but it could fundamentally shift the paradigm of what is an acceptable allocation for resources and support. Traditional models of care and resources could be significantly impacted by the idea that we as a world have the resources and information necessary to select these abnormalities out of the gene pool and if that is not done then it is no longer society's responsibility to care for an support those who are mentally and or physically abnormal. Additionally, the fundamental idea of what it means as parent to raise a child with a disability may be shifted, as more and more people seek out the avoidance of such through genetic testing."
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Animal Cruelty, 2008.
A review of the cruel and brutal practice of using animals for experimentation in the name of science.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper first analyzes the history of using animals for experimentation, and then explains the British Cruelty to Animals Act of 1876.The paper concludes by explaining the reasons why it is unethical to use animals for experimentation, and why the trend must be halted.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
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"The term 'cruelty' in itself is defined by the Webster's Dictionary as "causing, or of a kind to cause pain, distress, etc. cruel implies indifference to the suffering of others." (Paul; Elder, 211) What this means is that cruelty can encompass the means by which an innocent is forced to experience pain, for some purpose of the inflictor's own, which he could stop if he wished to, but does not. This would bring us to the actual point: in what way is cruelty to animals justifiable in the name of science? Why must an animal be made to suffer untold pain and misery, just so that scientists could analyze and experiment with drugs or scientific methods meant for human beings? As a matter of fact, even common household items, cosmetics, and shampoos, soaps, furniture polish and oven cleaners are tested on animals before they are approved and marketed for humans. For example, a few drops of liquid or granules are dropped into a rabbit's eyes, to test whether it causes irritation, and if does, then the human being would benefit, because the shampoo would be withdrawn, improved, and tested again, and yet again, while the poor creature would suffer untold misery on account of the testing procedures. At times, animals are immobilized in stocks, wherein their heads alone may protrude, and experiments are then conducted, with no anesthesia to dull the pain."
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Corona Viruses, 2008.
The paper examines the Corona virus, responsible for SARS, its biological characteristics and recent research findings.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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In the wake of the recent SARS outbreak and worldwide concern, the author of this paper take a close look at Corona viruses, the virus connected to the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - SARS as well as over one third of cases of the common cold. The paper discusses the biological structure of Corona viruses and the various testing methods used to discover and determine the variants of the virus. In his conclusion, the author discusses recent research findings relating to the virus. The paper has one scan of a corona virus cell.
Outline:
Introduction
Corona Viruses: Genome Structure and Categories:
Carona Viruses: Recent Fndings:
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"Latest findings about corona virus infection in poultry and avian population reveals that the number of avian species in which corona viruses have been spotted have gone up twice in the space of a couple of years. Whereas the corona viruses in these species have all been in corona virus Group 3, as for the well known corona viruses of the domestic fowl, turkey and pheasant, experimental proof is found to recommend that birds are not restricted to infection with Group 3 corona viruses. Experiments with several of the Group 1 corona viruses which by far have been from mammals have indicated that they are not restricted to multiplying or causing disease in a single host."
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Perception: Smell, Taste and Sight, 2008.
This paper looks at different perceptions and examines the impact of smell and sight on taste.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that taste is something that is directly influenced by the smell and the sight of the object that one is faced with. Further, the writer notes that a human being is almost always influenced a great deal with the visual, olfactory and taste cues that one receives when confronted with an object of any kind. The writer discusses that one must examine what taste means, at the very outset, if one is to understand how taste can play such a great role in offering olfactory and visual clues to an individual. The writer concludes that the senses of smell and sight work together in making the food that one eats appear to be more appetizing, while at the same time, the brain keeps busy recording the various and several visual, olfactory and taste cues offered by the food placed in front of us, and these can eventually dictate the amount of food that one ultimately consumes.
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"Taste buds for all four taste groups of sweet, salty, bitter and sour can be found throughout the mouth, but specific kinds of buds are clustered together in certain areas. While sweetness is detected by taste buds on the tip of the tongue, the taste buds for sour tastes are located on the sides of the tongue, and for salty tastes, toward the front. Bitter taste buds are located on the very back of the tongue can make people gag, and this can often serve as a natural defense mechanism to help prevent poisoning. It is an amazing fact that taste buds are replaced completely once every three to four days, to take the place of those taste buds that have been worn out by scalding or freezing. As a person grows older, his taste buds are not replaced as quickly, and this means that he would need more of the substance in order to taste it properly. Scientists have been able to prove their theory that food habits and tastes are by and large hereditary, and that one's taste in foods is directly influenced by one's heredity. Food preferences are often found to run in families, and also, culture and familiarity with one type of food, both of which may influence the foods that one eats. "
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Nature Vs. Nurture, 2008.
A look at the roles of genetics and the environment in the development of the personality.
1,211 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses how behavior is partly a function of inherent biological factors and partly a function of external conditioning and exposure to the environment. The paper first outlines the findings of experimental observation of primates with known biological predispositions that suggests that the environment is more important than genetics. The paper then examines studies of identical human twins and deviant behavior that suggest that biology and environment are equally responsible for behavior. The paper concludes that our psychological development is likely a function of the complex interrelationship between our genetic heritage and the many influential experiences to which we are exposed during our formative developmental stages.
Outline:
Introduction
Nature
Nurture
Interplay Between Nature and Nurture
The Significance of Extreme (Deviant) Human Behavior and Identical Twin Studies
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Human beings and other so-called "higher" forms of biological life are products of their environments in many respects. Exposure to certain environmental factors and being reared under certain circumstances can influence the direction of many types of behavior. At the same time, the field of genetics demonstrates conclusively that inheritance also determines much of the development of everything from fundamental aspects of personality to the most superficial habits, likes, and dislikes."
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The Immune System and Stress, 2008.
This paper looks at the possible effects of stress on the immune system.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the immune system. Specifically, the writer discusses how negative emotions such as anger, depression, sadness, over-thinking and anxiety can affect the immune system. The writer points out that almost all forms of stress, such as anger, depression, sadness, and anxiety can negatively affect the immune system. Studies show this can lead to many other ailments and diseases, including cancer. The writer maintains that stress is a powerful force and it can cause powerful reactions in our bodies. Too much stress can also lead to permanent damage, as several medical studies indicate. The writer concludes that managing stress and anxiety is good for a healthy existence, and as these studies show, it can also help to reduce instances of serious diseases such as cancer.
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"This build up of the immune system to chronic stress can also lead to many other conditions, such as tolerance and dependency on many types of drugs. For example, a person under chronic stress who relies on aspirin or other pain relievers may develop a tolerance to the drugs, requiring more drugs to gain the same affect as fewer drug dosages before. Thus, the immune system in high gear can build up tolerances to drugs and other medications in its continued effort to protect the body and fight stress and anxiety. This is also dangerous, because the patient must take more drugs to gain the same result, and some drugs may simply become useless, leading the patient to need new drugs, or perhaps to a situation where no drugs will work against the problem. Continued stress, then, can lead to a wide variety of health problems, all concerning how the immune system reacts and what it does to manage the body in times of stress."
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The Role of Diet in the Evolution of Hominids, 2008.
An examination of the role of diet in evolution and the relationship between brain size and diet.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses and examines the role and importance of diet in the evolution of hominids. The paper also looks at the substantial evidence of the link between increased brain capacity and power and evolution and diet among hominids. The paper concludes that diet played a significant role in evolution and that brain size is related to a radical change of diet in the distant past, however, diet should be seen in conjunction with and in relation to other factors.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Overview
Brain Power and Diet
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There are many theories about the way that diet affected evolutionary selection in hominids. There is little doubt that diet played a significant role and that brain size is related to a radical change of diet in the distant past. However, what scholars are also at pains to point out is that diet should be seen in conjunction with and in relation to other factors, such as social structure. As Spuhler (1959) states, "The change to a partially carnivorous diet had extremely broad implications for the social organization of early hominoids" (Diet, Evolution, and Culture). Diet and other factors should be considered in the intricate and immensely complex task of attempting to understand our origins through the evolutionary selection process of hominids."
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