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Uranium/ Special Nuclear Material
SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIA L "Special nuclear material" (SNM) is defined by Title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as plutonium, uranium-233, or uranium enriched in the isotopes uranium-233 or uranium-235. In 1789, Uranium was discovered in the mineral called pitchblende, by a German chemist named Martin Klaproth. It was named after the planet Uranus, which had been discovered eight years earlier. Uranium-233 and plutonium are formed in nuclear reactors because they do
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To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?
To what extent did the political and economic effects of the Seven Years War in North America help cause the American War of Independence? The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a conflict that erupted between Great Britain, and its American colonies from 17 to 1783. In 17 British soldiers invaded America with the intention to rule the country. The American War of Independence lasted for eight years and
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War for Oil
Problems arising around gas prices and control for the oil market are increasing every day, and are only leading to more losses for all consumers in today’s global gas market. This being an issue we all face most firsthand, we chose to research the changes of the oil market and their implications on the prices of gasoline as we head into the 21st century. Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past 30 years increasing at
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What Is Public Relations
The 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers was a team that defied the odds against two teams that should have beaten them. On paper they were the weaker team compared to the more athletic New York Mets and more powerful Oakland Athletics. Yet, the Dodgers excelled because they were playing as a team with everyone contributing to the cause. They also had a strong leader in Kirk Gibson, who courageously led the Dodgers to their last World
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The Civil War
The Civil War:(The Crisis of War) Why did the Civil War occur? The Civil War was a crisis of growth. In less than three quarters of a century, thirteen old British colonies created a nation with a powerful economy. The young U.S profited from their colonial past as well as the land which procured immense amount of resources and possibilities. The history of the U.S from 1789 to 1865 showed problems of men and resources
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Grant - Generalship During the Civil War
Unlike his generalship during the Civil War, Grant's presidency has earned him few admirers among historians. The numerous scandals that took place during his two terms in office, and the Panic of 1873 which wrecked havoc on the country's economy during his second term, have generally diminished history's view of Grant's presidency. His consistently strong stewardship of the difficult task of Reconstruction, including his upholding of the laws which enabled Blacks to vote and hold
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The Poetry of E. E. Cummings
The Poetry of E. E. Cummings E. E. Cummings, who was born in 1894 and died in 1962, wrote many poems with unconventional punctuation and capitalization, and unusual line, word, and even letter placements - namely, ideograms. Cummings' most difficult form of prose is probably the ideogram; it is extremely terse and it combines both visual and auditory elements. There may be sounds or characters on the page that cannot be verbalized or cannot convey
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Women During the Civil War
Women During the Civil War “ ‘I want something to do…’ ‘Write a book,’ Qouth the author of my being. ‘Don’t know enough, sir. First live, then write.’ ‘Try teaching again,’ suggested my mother. ‘No thank you, ma’am, ten years of that is enough.’ ‘Take a husband like my Darby, and fulfill your mission,’ said sister Joan. ‘Can’t afford expensive luxuries, Mrs. Coobiddy.’ ‘Go nurse the soldiers,’ said my young brother, Tom. ‘I will!’ (Harper
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The War on Drugs
The War on Drugs Perhaps Americans take what they have for granted and forget that there are other countries with problems. Why does America care about what is happening in other countries like Columbia, when they have their own problems with drugs? The Untied States of America has a rather large drug trafficking problem but compared to Columbia it is fairly small. To help Columbia solve their problem the U.S. senate has decided to send
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War Movies
In both Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line, a recurring theme appeared to be the impact of war on the common soldier. Through a variety of different scenarios, the viewer is exposed to the daily hardships that one must endure while in battle. The soldiers are continuously walking a fine line between life and death, and their morale and tenacity does not escape unscathed. The opening scene in Saving Private Ryan was very
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The Trojan War
World History 6 October 2004 The Trojan War The city of Troy, now known as Turkey, was believed to had a great war with Greece. Major sources of this war include historical evidence and depictions through the epic poem The Iliad, written by Homer. While visiting Greece to request the return of a Trojan Princess, Prince of Troy Paris falls in love with the Spartan Princess, Helen. Because of their love for each other Paris
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Defining Public Relations
In an ever changing world that is fast paced and sometimes almost impossible to keep up with, one could only imagine definitions of words or how people interpret them change. Depending on where you are from, how you were raised, how you interpret things and just your environment in general, sometimes words have different meanings to different people. Public relations are an example that is ever changing and is able to be defined in more
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The French and Indian War
It all started in 14 when there was a struggle for land ownership in the newly founded Americas between the French and the British. The feud was so great it lead into the French and Indian War. This nine year struddle finally came to a close in 1763. The war had altered every aspect of life in the American colonies and the European countries who ruled them. The French and Indian War greatly altered all
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The Civil War
In the Civil War the North had many advantages over the South. The South was outnumbered, out supplied, and pushed into a corner using military tactics. Many things changed because of the Civil War. The military tactics used by the North changed how war was fought from then on. Many changes were made politically; some were only temporary, while others were permanent. After the war was over, the country was reunited and the image of
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Trojan War by Bernard Evslin
In the book The Trojan War, by Bernard Evslin, Ulysses and Agamemnon both contribute to the Greek’s victory. Many considered Ulysses to be the real brains behind the Greek forces. Although Agamemnon was the leader of the Greeks, many would say he was not a good one. Even though Agamemnon did some good deeds during the war, many of his actions caused problems, and Ulysses often had to come to his rescue. With Ulysses
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Relation
The study of history used to be primarily the study of kings, wars, and great men. But that is the old stuff. A whole new group of historians has emerged in the past couple of centuries who are looking at history differently. Rather than just concentrating on the actions of great men, (a few) great women, and wars, they are going for the big picture. They are looking at the role of disease and plagues
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Korean War
After the conclusion of Korean War in 1953 the North and the South became hostile to each other. During this period of confrontation which lasted till the seventies Beijing emerged as North Korea's closest ally. But, especially after the Sino-Soviet split Moscow competed for influence by providing arms to the Kim Il Sung regime. The United States felt concerned about the dangers of war damaging its key Asian ally Japan and encouraged South Korea to
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Wwii & Star Wars
In the movie, written by George Lucas, Episode IV - A New Hope. There are many mythical, religious and spiritual symbols portrayed. The Jedi's believe in the Force, which is a religion of which they abide. The Force is the backbone of the Jedis and they turn to this when in trouble. The opposite of the Force is the "Dark Side of the Force." The Dark Side is lead by and evil Jedi named Darth
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World War 1 Causes
WWI Causes World War I, a war that started out locally in Europe between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that later ended up including thirty two different nations. This war has been around for almost a century and yet the causes of it are still being debated. There are many different scenarios that have been considered. Some of the key reasons that were believed to have instigated WWI were nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and an arrangement of treaties.
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Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Physiological, or Psychological?
Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Physiological, Or Psychological? What is Gulf War Syndrome (GWS)? Is it a debilitating physical condition because of a secret use of chemical and biological warfare from the Iraqis? Is it post-traumatic stress disorder that resulted from the Gulf War? Nobody really knows the truth behind GWS, but many people have given their expertise and opinions on what, if anything caused GWS. In Hystories: Hysterical Epidemics and Modern Media, written by
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Defining Public Relations
I had always believed that public relations meant going out into the public for some organization and creating that "warm and fuzzy feeling" for consumers, persuading them to purchase products. However, after further research and contemplation, I find my personal definition to be extremely vague. The American Heritage Dictionary (n.d.) defines public relations as "the methods and activities employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public." A basic definition provided by Management
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Poetry and Piano
SOUND and written word; two abstract concepts, but hidden are many underlying similarities. Like the hybrid pluot (mix of a plum and apricot), taking two different fruits and finding a delightful product by intertwining them. To appreciate the similarities, we must first consider the differences. The piano is a musical instrument that unlike poetry, is tangible. You can touch and feel the cool keys as your hands glide over them as well as feel
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The War on Drugs America
The War on Drugs America It should be no secret that America has a serious and rapidly growing drug problem. According to a study conducted by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), about 12.7 million Americans have used some kind of illegal drug in the past month, and approximately 30 to 40 million people have altered their state of mind at least once in the past year (druglibrary.org). These startling facts should make your average straight-edged
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Themes in the Poetry of Adrienne Rich
Themes of Adrienne Rich Adrienne Rich’s poetry changed for many reasons after 1955. It’s difficult to pick just one, but it can be combined into one phrase; “her environment.” Life started to change for Rich and women in general around that time. Her poetry serves as a corner stone for these changes. Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, and Living in Sin are the two poems the anthology lists as being written before or during 1955. Aunt Jennifer
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Isreal and the War on Terror
Fear is one of the worst things a person could live with in their life. Fear of heights, fear of drowning or fear of mice. Imagine the fear of being injured or killed walking down the street, picking up the newspaper or shopping at a mall. This is what most Israeli citizens must live with everyday of their life, the fear of death. Israeli citizens are left to wonder whether they will face suicide bombings,
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