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Connexin43 expression changes in ischemic retinal tissue

Ischemia is a condition that occurs when there is an inadequate supply of blood delivered to the tissues generally resulting from a problem in the blood vessel. Retinal ischemia is stated by Renwick, et al.

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Recommendations for a successful strategy in ending the war in Afghanistan

Since 2001, when the country of Afghanistan's governing powers refused to surrender the international terrorist Osama Bin Laden, who was responsible for the destruction of the World Trade Center, in New York City, New York, on September 11, 2001; the American presence and war effort in that country…

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Theoretical causes and effects of global warming

It has been almost impossible in the past decade to avoid media mention of the issue of global warming.

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Child attachment to caregivers and grief after loss using Bowlby's theory

What are the explanations for the human dynamics from a psychological standpoint of the long-term attachment of a child with an older adult? And what happens to the child if, after years of very close emotional and physical attachment with that older person, when that older person dies?

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Bicycle helmet use and head injury prevention in New York City

Many people wish to ride a bicycle in New York City as a fast, reliable, time convenient, sustainable, and money-saving mode of transportation. But some negative concerns, difficulties, predictable dangers block those potential bicycle riders to give up this wonderful mode of transportation.

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A letter confessing romantic feelings to someone named Chesca

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. When you read this letter, "my heart's confession," I hope you read it with an open mind and heart. I have to let you know how I really feel; so thank you for reading what I write. Your reading this means a lot to me.

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Kennedy's response options during the Cuban missile crisis

The Cold War places us in an unenviable position. As the men and women charged with the tasks of keeping the United States secure, protecting the world from the spread of Stalinism and to promote democratic reform wherever possible.

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Stained glass, light, and Christian spiritual tradition

Panel 1 of the Charlemagne Window, c.1225. Chartres Cathedral, France. The relationship between stained glass, religion and spirituality is one that has a long and intriguing history. Stained glass has been used as a symbolic conduit for spiritual perceptions and aspirations for centuries.

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Islam in Bosnia-Herzegovina: tradition, modernity, and cultural identity

The Islamic faith represents one of the most widely spread and acknowledged religions in the world.

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Political, economic, and social forces shaping health policy

The issue of healthcare policy has garnered a great deal of interest over the past decade. In recent months the debate over the development and implementation of a healthcare policy that will serve the purpose of assisting the masses.

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