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Sewage Inputs and Water Pollution

on-site septic systems (Wilhelm, Schiff, and Cherry; 1994). The remainder of the treated waters are collected in centralized trea...

Precipitous Damage to the Everglades of Florida

"river", however, and it is man that now threatens its continued existence. We suggest that the student look into how in its orig...

An Emergency Medical Perspective on AIDS

In a paper consisting of six pages AIDS' causes and treatment are considered with particular emphasis upon the minimal risks to he...

Overview of Teacher Burnout II

Burnout is becoming more and more common among the teaching sect; there is too much...

Achievement of Students and the Impact of Absentee Teachers

In eight pages this empirical research review examines the causes of high rates of absenteeism among teachers and the negative imp...

School Violence

In ten pages this research paper examines US schools and the increasing incidences of violence in a consideration of causes and ef...

The Problem of Addiction

gotten (or are about to get) "in over-their-heads." Drugs of all kinds do make most people feel "good"; and that is why such ...

Academic Performance v. Campus Drinking

In seven pages this essay considers college drinking in terms of its causes and effects that result in students performing poorly ...

Adolescents, Addiction, and Drugs

In eight pages a brief essay format and assemblage of notes consider adolescents and problems of drugs and addiction with a consid...

Examination of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

In nine pages Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is examined in terms of causes, manifestations, and physiological effects including endocrine...

An Autism Overview

In twenty pages this research paper discusses what autism is, its characteristics, causes, treatments and interventions. Thirteen...

The Problem of Air Pollution

London originally resulted from large-scale use of heating fuels. (French, 1990). A widespread awareness of air pollution da...

Failures and Successes of Halting Global Warming

In three pages this paper considers among other topics alternative fuel utilization and international policies that are consistent...

Surface Mining Rapes the Landscape

Once virtually abandoned, surface mining for coal has made a resurgence after the energy crisis. Previously known as strip mining,...

'The Noble Experiment' of Alcohol Prohibition in the United States

In a paper consisting of five pages the many problems caused by the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution are examined. There ...

Overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis

In eight pages this paper discusses the causes of the Cuban Missile Crisis and what was learned as a result. Eight sources are ci...

1930s' 'Dust Bowl' in America

In five pages this paper examines 1930s' America in a consideration of what is meant by 'the Dust Bowl,' its causes and its effect...

Tragedy of Flight 800

In eight pages the tragic crash of Flight 800 is examined in terms of causes and changes in rules and regulations that resulted fr...

Overview of the Boer War

In twenty pages this research paper examines the Boer War in an historical consideration of its causes and consequences. There ar...

Eating Disorders in Women

This 11 page paper examines eating disorders in women. The writer compares two common disorders, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, as ...

Overview of Breast Cancer

In eight pages this paper provides an informative overview on breast cancer and includes discussion of its occurrence, causes, fre...

Cigarette Smoking, Lung Cancer, and the Role Played by Polonium 210

In five pages this paper discusses lung tissue and the role played by polonium 210 in the development of lung cancer caused by tob...

Overview of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Implications

In six pages diabetes mellitus is discussed in an overview of Type I and Type II and the implications these forms have in the long...

Defining Type II Diabetes

diabetes (because it often occurs in adults) or ``non-ketosis-prone diabetes (because ketoacidosis seldom occurs), but it is neith...

Research on the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis

In five pages this paper discusses the research on the causes, symptoms, and pain associated with the incurable rheumatoid arthrit...

Battle of the Alamo

This paper consists of five pages and examines the famous Battle of the Alamo in terms causes for it taking place with the partici...

Comparative Analysis of Terrorist Organizations

In twelve pages the terrorist organizations Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Sendero Luminoso, the ETA, and the ...

Infants and Chronic Otitis Media

In nine pages this research paper discusses the chronic middle ear inflammation known as otitis media that often afflicts infants ...

Birth Defects and Tetragens

In five pages this paper examines how tetragens such as methyl bromide and benomyl may cause birth defects. Six sources are cited...

Observing the Gill Movement in Goldfish

pairs of fins in place of arms and legs, as well as several other fins. Most fish breathe by means of gills. They consist of man...