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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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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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The history and production of silk in ancient China

Land of Silk [...] discuss thoughts and feelings about the chapter. The chapter tells the story of how silk is made, and some of it is very disturbing.

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Canadian National Railway's expansion strategy through Kansas City Southern acquisition

Canadian National Railway is in the logistics business, focused on railways. The company operates over 20,000 kilometers of track across North America. The company is at presently almost entirely focused on the railroad business. There are a couple of options for a merger or acquisition.

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The majority and minority opinions in Plessy v. Ferguson

In Plessy v. Ferguson, the majority decision stated that the 'separate but equal' train cars for whites and blacks was allowed because sitting in a train car was not a protected legal right the way serving on a jury was.

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Rimmel's pricing strategy in the international cosmetics market

Rimmel is a London-based cosmetics manufacturer with a mass market strategy. The company markets primarily to younger women and has a large number of product lines. There are a large number of major competitors against whom Rimmel competes.

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Patent law reform and pharmaceutical access in developing nations

The idea of easing international patent laws for medical drugs has polarized the political and business community for sometime.

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