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Enterprise software solutions for mining operations and exploration companies

Each mining or exploration project, as it progresses from exploration and evaluation to development and finally to production, is unique and significantly different from any other.

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Binocular vision and synaptic competition in neural development

One of the most significant achievements made in the evolution of certain mammals is binocular vision, which allows for much greater precision, depth perception, and non-movement-based differentiation of objects when compared to monocular vision (Howard & Rogers, 1995).

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The role of calcium ions in presynaptic neurotransmission

Calcium channels and calcium ions, due largely to the significant positive charge of calcium ions (Ca++), have been demonstrated by empirical evidence that began mounting decades ago to be highly important in neurotransmission at the chemical synapses (Katz & Miledi, 1968; Dodge & Rahamimoff, 1967;…

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The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes in brain function

Obesity, insulin rejection, and diabetes are three of the most common health threats faced by million of people around the world. Research suggests that contrary to earlier-held scientific beliefs, these three conditions are largely influenced by genetic factors as well as environmental triggers.

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Constitutional amendments and the right to vote

The right to vote is a right granted by the Constitutional Amendments to all United States citizens over the age of 18. The right to vote gives U.S. citizens the right to vote in all federal, state, and local government elections. The right is legislated in different Amendments to the U.S.

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Sociological imagination and its significance in society

Sociological imagination is the capability to see beyond one's own daily life the reason for everyday successes and failures.

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Comparing gasoline, diesel, ethanol, and alternative fuel options

In today's society, it's important to weigh the costs and options for fuel. With oil prices on the rise and environmentalists concerned about the impact of global warming, we need to be aware of the different options that are available to us and the multitude of affects that different fuels could…

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Developing the Teens and Technology program for community schools

Technology is rapidly changing infiltrating many aspects of students' lives and this trend will likely continue to increase. Technology opens many possibilities to students, offering a medium for personal expression in which they can create, collaborate, and research an infinite number of subjects.

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Costs and benefits of illegal immigration to the U.S. economy and education

Immigration and particularly illegal or undocumented immigration has been a hot topic in the U.S. For several decades, but particularly since September 11th 2001, when all the gaps and holes in our relatively free and open society where highlighted by our ultimate vulnerability to terrorism.

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The ethical controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research

One of the most vehement scientific controversies of the last few decades has surrounded stem cells -- their harvesting, and use in research.

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