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The definition, preparation, and cultural significance of bacon

The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service defines bacon as "the cured belly of a swine carcass." If the meat of a pig is cured in a fashion similar to bacon but the meat is taken from a different part of the animal other than the belly, the product name must be…

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Vincent van Gogh's black and white drawings and post-impressionist style

Vincent van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland in 1853. He is most famous for his paintings like Starry Night, Sunflowers and the Potato Eaters. However he also drew over a thousand drawings with pencil and chalk.

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Young, Reiser, and Dick's study of superior teachers' instructional planning

Review of "Do Superior Teachers.." Young, a., Reiser, R., & Dick, W (1998). "Do superior teachers employ systematic instructional planning procedures? A descriptive study," Educational Technology, Research and Development, 46:2, 65"

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Tax strategies for small business owners from day one

With the constantly changing tax code and the dizzying amount of paperwork often involved in filing taxes, it is no wonder that tax season is regarded as a time of stress and misery. This is especially true for the small business.

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Tenskwatawa and the Shawnee struggle against cultural assimilation

The story of the Native American experience during the era of American expansion is one commonly told and rife with demonstrations of tragedy, atrocity and genocide.

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Gender differences in juvenile delinquency and relationship influences

Historically there have been many reasonable assumptions about fewer female delinquents than male delinquents and their subsequent involvement in juvenile justice, most assume that it is because when girls, entered the system they were given a much wider berth and allowed to slip by, given the lack…

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Criticisms of the Federal Reserve System and its role

Federal Reserve System (also known as the Fed in informal terms ) marks the United States of America's central banking system. This therefore makes it the only financial entity accorded utmost permission by the U.S.

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Stem cells: properties, types, and therapeutic applications

Stem cells are non-specializing cells that can be defined by the two very specific properties which are the ability to differentiate into cells with other functions and the ability to self-regenerate.

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The bathroom scale and women's worth in American culture

Gold. Diamonds. Tin cans. Even fertilizer. Most things are worth more when they weigh more. That is, of course, unless you are a woman. If you are a woman, the more you weigh the less value you possess.

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Broadband access inequality and America's digital divide competitiveness

The economics of broadband access in the U.S. also are forcing smaller, regional providers out of the market as the costs of network infrastructure continue to escalate (Crossman, Wagle, Wilkins, 59). Economically there is no incentive for broadband companies in the U.S.

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