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Developing a community health intervention program for radon exposure prevention

There are many state and federal organizations that might be useful in preventing problems associated with radon exposure. If a radon health problem surfaced in my community, I would examine the various local, state, and federal organizations that provided me with information.

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Ancient papyrus records of Egypt and the Near East

Rescued from the ravages of time, speaking the language of lost generations, evoking mystery and magic, the ancient papyrus records of Egypt and the Near East are embedded indelibly in the human consciousness just as their semantic meanings are etched permanently there and preserved for posterity.

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Migration, acculturation, and sexual risk among West Indian immigrants

Greater understanding is needed in how migration and acculturation may shape sexual risk and protection among the West Indian immigrants.

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Shakespearean tragedy and moral flaw in Macbeth

William Shakespeare has worn the crown of the greatest dramatist of the world for many decades.

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Occupational musculoskeletal disorders in pharmacists: a literature review

The work of Plagakis (2010) reports that his time spent working as a pharmacist had ultimately resulted in his neck being bent downward. He reports that he experienced extreme pain in 2009 beginning with discomfort across his shoulders and neck.

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Periodontal disease and respiratory disease correlation: systematic review

Periodontal disease and respiratory disease: A systematic review of the evidence," Agado & Bowen (2012) perform a systematic review or meta-analysis style of research to determine whether there is a correlation between periodontal disease and pneumonia, or between periodontal disease and chronic…

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The persistence of memory and surrealist imagery in art appreciation

Five years from now, you chat with a friend about your favorite humanities class (this one, naturally). What were your favorite artworks encountered throughout the course that you will share with them? Why?

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Afterschool FCAT tutoring improves fifth grade reading test scores

Students in the state of Florida are assessed annually by standardized tests to ensure that students are reaching specific educational benchmarks. One of the main areas in which students are tested is reading ability. The FCAT 2.0 tests students in their ability to read against specific benchmarks.

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The American Dream as myth and meritocracy in American sociology

Definition of Concept/Theory: The American Dream is one of the most pervasive elements of American consciousness and identity. It is the cornerstone of the myth of meritocracy in America, as the American Dream suggests that anyone can achieve upward social mobility simply by working hard.

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Tracking student progress in middle and high school social studies

As a social studies teacher, one of my proudest accomplishments is when students take a real and meaningful interest in history.

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