Essays Tagged: "u s department"
a critique of two articles, and an essay on why parents abduct
According to the U.S. Department of J<strong>ustrong>stice, over 354,000 children are kidnapped by a parent each year in divorce c<strong>ustrong>s ... dnapped by a parent each year in divorce c<strong>ustrong>stody disp<strong>ustrong>tes. Some of the children are recovered or ret<strong>ustrong>rned q<strong>ustrong>ickly while others may be on the r<strong>ustrong>n for years. Unfort<strong>ustrong>nately many of these children are nev ... . Unfort<strong>ustrong>nately many of these children are never fo<strong>ustrong>nd. Generally, people are concerned with the tra<strong>ustrong>matic effects of these events on the child involved. However, both the searching parent and the abd ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
Dr. develops No calorie fat substitute
George E. Inglett of the U.S. Department of Agric<strong>ustrong>lt<strong>ustrong>re's Biopolymer Research Unit in Peoria III invented a no-calorie fat s<strong>ustrong> ... er Research Unit in Peoria III invented a no-calorie fat s<strong>ustrong>bstit<strong>ustrong>te called Z-Trim. It is a mix of cr<strong>ustrong>shed fibers made from the h<strong>ustrong>lls of grains. It can replace the fat and some of the carbohydrates in ... replace the fat and some of the carbohydrates in foods s<strong>ustrong>ch as chocolates, brownies, cheese, and gro<strong>ustrong>nd beef. He spent three years trying to perfect Z-Trim to be smooth beca<strong>ustrong>se he made it o<strong>ustrong>t of to<strong>ustrong>gh ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology
History of the Internet
Introd<strong>ustrong>ctionA commonly asked q<strong>ustrong>estion is 'What is the Internet?' The reason s<strong>ustrong>cha q<strong>ustrong>estion gets asked so o ... 'What is the Internet?' The reason s<strong>ustrong>cha q<strong>ustrong>estion gets asked so often is beca<strong>ustrong>se there's no agreed <strong>ustrong>ponanswer that neatly s<strong>ustrong>ms <strong>ustrong>p the Internet. The Internet can be tho<strong>ustrong>ghtabo<strong>ustrong>t in relation to its com ... The Internet can be tho<strong>ustrong>ghtabo<strong>ustrong>t in relation to its common protocols, as a physical collectionof ro<strong>ustrong>ters and circ<strong>ustrong>its, as a set of shared reso<strong>ustrong>rces, or even as anattit<strong>ustrong>de abo<strong>ustrong>t interconnecting and in ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking
Robert F ("Bobby") Kennedy. Includes a poem on R.Kennedy by Ron Wilson
Robert Francis ("Bobby") KennedyRobert F. Kennedy was born in 1925 in Brookline Massach<strong>ustrong>setts , and wasraised with traditional family val<strong>ustrong>es. He was a tr<strong>ustrong>e patriot, with a strongsense of ... al family val<strong>ustrong>es. He was a tr<strong>ustrong>e patriot, with a strongsense of nationalism. While Attending Harvard University, he saw that hisco<strong>ustrong>ntry needed his help, so he p<strong>ustrong>t his <strong>ustrong>ndergrad<strong>ustrong>ate st<strong>ustrong>dies on hold tose ... so he p<strong>ustrong>t his <strong>ustrong>ndergrad<strong>ustrong>ate st<strong>ustrong>dies on hold toserve his co<strong>ustrong>ntry's Navy in World War II. When he ret<strong>ustrong>rned home, hefinished his Bachelor's degree at Harvard, and received an LL.B. from the<strong>ustrong>niversity of ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians
Lethal Injection.
Lethal Injection ReportFor tho<strong>ustrong>sands of years, many governments have p<strong>ustrong>nished people convicted of certain crimes by p<strong>ustrong>tting them t ... icted of certain crimes by p<strong>ustrong>tting them to death. The death penalty is considered by many to be the <strong>ustrong>ltimate form of p<strong>ustrong>nishment for those who have committed the most shocking crimes. Methods of exec<strong>ustrong>t ... cking crimes. Methods of exec<strong>ustrong>tion have changed along with time periods. The idea of someone being p<strong>ustrong>t to death, no matter how, is not pleasant. The form by which prisoners are being exec<strong>ustrong>ted changes. ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty
Wal-Mart - A Case Study in Managing Technical Transitions.
WAL-MART - A Case St<strong>ustrong>dy in Managing Technical TransitionsManaging Technical TransitionsProf. Michael LawlessFebr<strong>ustrong>ary 24, ... sProf. Michael LawlessFebr<strong>ustrong>ary 24, 2001Prepared by:Andrew BenderAnn HowellAmy LavinDavid TorgersonFo<strong>ustrong>nded in 1962 by Sam Walton, Wal-Mart followed an amazing pattern of s<strong>ustrong>ccess and growth, eclipsing a ... ther U.S. department store retailers by the early 1990's. In early spring 2001, Wal-Mart enjoyed a h<strong>ustrong>ge market capitalization of over $230B, which was down from highs of nearly $300B in early 2000. Ov ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
U.S vs. Microsoft court case.
U.S vs. MicrosoftThe c<strong>ustrong>rrent pending case against Microsoft involves the U.S department of J<strong>ustrong>stice a ... Microsoft involves the U.S department of J<strong>ustrong>stice anti-tr<strong>ustrong>st Division and Attorney generals from 19 U.S states. The topic of the case is whether or not Microsoft has violated and Anti-Tr<strong>ustrong>st laws by <strong>ustrong>s ... st laws by <strong>ustrong>sing its monopoly in the Windows operating system to eliminate competition and harm cons<strong>ustrong>mers. By creating higher prices and downgrading software q<strong>ustrong>ality they Federal government has stated ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science
Title IX--This essay is on Title IX and the 3 issues that have happened in Bakersfield, Calif. It includes statistics and quotes.
Title IX is one of the major amendments of the 21st cent<strong>ustrong>ry in ed<strong>ustrong>cation. The Archived: Title IX: A Sea Change in Gender Eq<strong>ustrong>ity in Ed<strong>ustrong>cation cites that "Tit ... chived: Title IX: A Sea Change in Gender Eq<strong>ustrong>ity in Ed<strong>ustrong>cation cites that "Title IX was passed by the U.S. Congress on J<strong>ustrong>ne 8, 1972, and signed by President Richard M. Nixon on J<strong>ustrong>ne 23, 1972 and on J<strong>ustrong>ly ... signed by President Richard M. Nixon on J<strong>ustrong>ne 23, 1972 and on J<strong>ustrong>ly 1, 1972 it went into effect." The U.S. Department of Labor cites that Title IX is an amendment that states "No person in the United St ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies
Simple Travel To Europe.
Have yo<strong>ustrong> ever tho<strong>ustrong>ght abo<strong>ustrong>t traveling to E<strong>ustrong>rope? Yo<strong>ustrong> may be overwhelmed with the idea, b<strong>ustrong>t it is act<strong>ustrong>ally v ... to E<strong>ustrong>rope? Yo<strong>ustrong> may be overwhelmed with the idea, b<strong>ustrong>t it is act<strong>ustrong>ally very simple. Yo<strong>ustrong> can travel to E<strong>ustrong>rope on any b<strong>ustrong>dget and in any amo<strong>ustrong>nt of time. Once yo<strong>ustrong> get there, yo<strong>ustrong> will be amazed at the bea<strong>ustrong>tif ... of time. Once yo<strong>ustrong> get there, yo<strong>ustrong> will be amazed at the bea<strong>ustrong>tif<strong>ustrong>l architect<strong>ustrong>re, history, the marvelo<strong>ustrong>s food, and the friendly people who will s<strong>ustrong>rro<strong>ustrong>nd yo<strong>ustrong>. It is almost like stepping back in time. Wit ...
Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays
The Role of Cognitive Development, Logic, and Emotionality.
s of critical thinking range from simple statements reflecting one's ability to create logical concl<strong>ustrong>sions based on reasoning to more complex definitions which take into consideration a person's emoti ... more complex definitions which take into consideration a person's emotions, personal feelings, and c<strong>ustrong>lt<strong>ustrong>ral biases. According to the U.S. Department of Ed<strong>ustrong>cation, National Center for Ed<strong>ustrong>cation Statist ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
The humane genome project
Beg<strong>ustrong>n formally in 1990, the U.S. H<strong>ustrong>man Genome Project is a 13-year effort coordinated by the U.S. Depar ... ome Project is a 13-year effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Instit<strong>ustrong>tes of Health. The project originally was planned to last 15 years, b<strong>ustrong>t rapid technological advance ... xpected completion date to 2003. Project goals are to*Identify all the approximate 30,000 genes in h<strong>ustrong>man DNA,*Determine the seq<strong>ustrong>ences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make <strong>ustrong>p h<strong>ustrong>man DNA,*Store ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology
The Human Genome Project
The H<strong>ustrong>man Genome ProjectThe H<strong>ustrong>man Genome Project is a 13-year project started in 1990 and coordinated by ... ear project started in 1990 and coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Instit<strong>ustrong>tes of Health. The project originally was planned to last 15 years, b<strong>ustrong>t rapid technological advance ... completion date to 2003. Project goals are to·identify all the approximate 30,000 genes in h<strong>ustrong>man DNA,·determine the seq<strong>ustrong>ences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make <strong>ustrong>p h<strong>ustrong>man DNA ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology
Age Discrimination in Reverse.
At the ripe yo<strong>ustrong>ng age of 18 I became a manager at a local retail store. I took the responsibility serio<strong>ustrong>sly, worki ... ore. I took the responsibility serio<strong>ustrong>sly, working as hard if not harder than the senior members of o<strong>ustrong>r team. Often I wo<strong>ustrong>ld forgo my two daily breaks as well as stay late to ens<strong>ustrong>re that all of my respo ... d forgo my two daily breaks as well as stay late to ens<strong>ustrong>re that all of my responsibilities were exec<strong>ustrong>ted to the <strong>ustrong>tmost of my ability. The store manager himself acclaimed my attrib<strong>ustrong>tes and held me as a ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights
Autism Today
A<strong>ustrong>tism TodayAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2001, nearly 1.5 million p ... isease Control and Prevention in 2001, nearly 1.5 million people are believed to have some form of a<strong>ustrong>tism. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Ed<strong>ustrong>cation, a<strong>ustrong>tism is growing 10-17% per year. ... is growing 10-17% per year. Within the next decade almost 4 million people will have some type of a<strong>ustrong>tism.A<strong>ustrong>tism is a complex disorder that affects the ne<strong>ustrong>rological f<strong>ustrong>nctioning part of the brain, and ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing
Brief 2 page essay describing Andro Supplements. cycle, side effects, results, studies, resources as well
Andro is considered a nat<strong>ustrong>ral steroid beca<strong>ustrong>se it is legal and safe b<strong>ustrong>t has many of the same positive effects of illegal stero ... legal and safe b<strong>ustrong>t has many of the same positive effects of illegal steroids. Androstendione (prono<strong>ustrong>nced andro-steen-dee-own) is a hormone nat<strong>ustrong>rally prod<strong>ustrong>ced by the adrenal gland. 50mg taken o ... ced by the adrenal gland. 50mg taken orally can raise testosterone levels 140% to 183%. Many <strong>ustrong>se a 4-6 week cycle and s<strong>ustrong>stain from <strong>ustrong>se for 3-4 weeks before restarting the cycle. It is recommend ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports
Theories on Aggression
of AggressionAggression and violence affect society in a variety of ways. It is the general consens<strong>ustrong>s that o<strong>ustrong>r society is becoming increasingly more violent. However, it is shocking to realize the am ... However, it is shocking to realize the amo<strong>ustrong>nt of violence that is committed by teenagers, or even yo<strong>ustrong>nger children. It is becoming not <strong>ustrong>ncommon to pick <strong>ustrong>p the local newspaper and read abo<strong>ustrong>t a child, o ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays
Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace and Violence are two words that <strong>ustrong>ntil recently were never associated with one another, however, when these words come together they ... em. When we think of the workplace, we think of a safe environment where we go to make careers for o<strong>ustrong>rselves, and to improve o<strong>ustrong>r life styles for o<strong>ustrong>r families and o<strong>ustrong>rselves. When we hear the word viole ... improve o<strong>ustrong>r life styles for o<strong>ustrong>r families and o<strong>ustrong>rselves. When we hear the word violence, images pop <strong>ustrong>p in o<strong>ustrong>r head like the Jerry Springer Show, the Oklahoma City Bombing, or post office shootings. Th ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Supply Chains Reform--Sport Obermeyer
Sport Obermeyer is a high-end fashion skiwear design and merchandising companyheadq<strong>ustrong>artered in Aspen, Colorado. Over the years, Sports Obermeyer has developed into adominant competito ... ted sales in 1992 were $32.8 million. Thecompany holds 45% share of children's skiwear and 11% of ad<strong>ustrong>lt Skiwear market. SportObermeyer prod<strong>ustrong>ces merchandise ranging from: parkas, vests, ski s<strong>ustrong>its, shel ... ket. SportObermeyer prod<strong>ustrong>ces merchandise ranging from: parkas, vests, ski s<strong>ustrong>its, shells, ski pants,t<strong>ustrong>rtlenecks, and accessories. These prod<strong>ustrong>cts are sold thro<strong>ustrong>gho<strong>ustrong>t U.S. department storesin <strong>ustrong>rban areas ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
This essay is on " Smoking on campus" and talks about the effect of it.
SMOKING ON CAMPUSToday, as in every other day of the year, more than 3,000 adolescents in the United States will sm ... 3,000 adolescents in the United States will smoke their first cigarette on their way to becoming reg<strong>ustrong>lar smokers as ad<strong>ustrong>lts (NCI 1994). A n<strong>ustrong>mber of st<strong>ustrong>dents on camp<strong>ustrong>s are habit<strong>ustrong>al smokers beca<strong>ustrong>se smoki ... <strong>ustrong>lts (NCI 1994). A n<strong>ustrong>mber of st<strong>ustrong>dents on camp<strong>ustrong>s are habit<strong>ustrong>al smokers beca<strong>ustrong>se smoking is addictive; f<strong>ustrong>rthermore, <strong>ustrong>nless repressed, it leads to many health complications. The report by the National Canc ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs
THE USDA FOOD PYRAMID AND ITS ALTERNATIVES
The USDA (U.S. Department of Agric<strong>ustrong>lt<strong>ustrong>re) food pyramid is a graphic organizer that was released in 1992 ... he need to Americans to eat well. First conceived in the 60s, the idea of a food pyramid was the res<strong>ustrong>lt of significant rises in Americans s<strong>ustrong>ffering heart disease. Three main ideas were the basis for t ... or the original food pyramid: proportion, moderation and variety. However, since 1992 the field of n<strong>ustrong>trition has mat<strong>ustrong>red and the facts ill<strong>ustrong>strated in the USDA food pyramid are not necessarily still to ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine