As you start the journey of identifying a body, it is essential that the type of skeleton is known before any other step is taken. ... The ethnicity, age, and cause of death are key attributes that are obtained, but please keep in mind that all may or may not be found. ... However, there are attributes in the skeleton that also helps distinguish the age of the individual. ... The skeleton develops as the body develops, meaning that certain conditions may appear without warning. ... Distinguishing the difference between male and female skeletons is not difficult at all. ...

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They are massive underwater structures formed by the limestone skeletons of tiny invertebrate animals. ... The term "coral" applies both to these animals and to their skeletons, particularly the skeletons of stone-like corals (Discover 1997). ... In effect, the corals build limestone, because their skeletons are made of Calcium Carbonate. The skeletons deposited by these corals and other organisms accumulate, along with sand and other debris, to form the backbone of the reef. ... The location of the Florida Keys makes them particularly vulnerable. ...

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Although many of these elements are present in each of the versions of this traditional tale, there also are key differences, often marked by their distinct cultural peculiarities. ... The subsequent variations of the story have this skeleton structure but include different variables such as: Where is the father figure?... Moving west, the story Cinder-Maid from Europe follows the skeleton provided by the Chinese Yeh-Shen with the introduction of the evil step-mother and her two ugly daughters. ... Like in the story skeleton, there is conflict throughout between the step-family and the hero...

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Herb had stored one of his dad's medical skeletons in the garage. Cleaning the garage, he"d simply thrown the skeleton in the woods. ... What key pieces of evidence were involved and how were they discovered? All the key pieces of evidence were found in one location, Herb Baumeister's backyard. ... There, she pointed to the spot where, two years earlier, her son Erich had found a skeleton. ...

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Silicon is a very important element. A man named Jon Berzelius discovered silicon in 1823. Silicon was isolated in Stockholm, Sweden. The name silicon is derived from the Latin "silicus- meaning flint. The symbol for silicon is Si. Its atomic number is 14. It is also a part of group 14. Its a...

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There are key features of the skull that can be used to determine the race of an individual. ... Keywords: remains, skeleton, trauma "I've Found A Bone, But What Is It?... There are several more accurate ways to determine the gender of a skeleton.  ... In addition to determining gender, there are key features of the skull that can be used to determine the race of an individual (Figures 3 and 4). ...

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A key component to the construction of a type of freak is the mode of presentation. ... The basic idea involved the acquisition of the lower half of a large fish with a skeletal structure that could be proportionate to the skeleton of a monkey. The fish skeleton was then attached to the skeleton of the monkey with the removal of the monkey legs beforehand to make the new skeleton appear to be a sea creature. ... Some of the freaks recruited by Barnum include The Human Caterpillar, a quadriplegic that he could light a cigarette with just his mouth; Jo-jo, the dog-faced boy; the wild men of Born...

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Analysis of An Argument Argument: It was stated by the Director of Safety and Security Services that according to research over the last six years, wearing photo badges by employees prevented theft. He based his conclusion on the research material collected from ten businesses, which had been...

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The functionalist theory compares the family to a biological organism; this emphasises the order and stability that are key features of a successful society. The nuclear family is seen as the key social unit and the main institution in society. ... The idea is that human bodies are composed of organs and related parts, such as the heart, the brain, the skeleton, the nervous system, etc. ...

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This is a critical bioenergetic and homeostatic function, because glucose is a major fuel for cellular respiration and a key source of carbon skeletons for the synthesis of other organic compounds. ... The liver is a key fuel-processing center because only liver cells are sensitive to glucagon. ...

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While teens are developing during their puberty years, almost half of the adult skeleton is still being formed and another 15 percent of height is added. ... Fluid replenishment is a key to health . . . ... The key is to limit the amount of soda in your diet for optimal health and making your diet nutritious and healthy - or better yet, drink water or milk. ...

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This rare disease results in abnormalities of the skeleton, heart, and eyes. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome does not always target the heart, eyes, and skeleton; but also in the blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and even the lungs. ... Usually, regular eye examinations are the key to catching and correcting any vision problems associated with Marfan syndrome. ...

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Corals are animals, not plants, sunlight is the key to their survival. ... With the algae gone, the coral skeleton is visible and eventually it dies. ... Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral is now being tested as bone grafts in humans(Focus, 1995). ...

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Her skeleton was small and spare; perhaps that was why what would have been merely plumpness in another, was obesity in her. ... Faulkner refers to Miss Emily's body as a skeleton. ... The key event showing the refusal of change is the keeping of Homer Barron's body after he died. ...

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Corals are animals, not plants, sunlight is the key to their survival. ... With the algae gone, the coral skeleton is visible and eventually it dies. ... Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral is now being tested as bone grafts in humans(Focus, 1995). ...

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Corals are animals, not plants, sunlight is the key to their survival. ... With the algae gone, the coral skeleton is visible and eventually it dies. ... Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral is now being tested as bone grafts in humans(Focus, 1995). ...

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Corals are animals, not plants, sunlight is the key to their survival. ... With the algae gone, the coral skeleton is visible and eventually it dies. ... Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral is now being tested as bone grafts in humans(Focus, 1995). ...

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Corals are animals, not plants; sunlight is the key to their survival. ... With the algae gone, the coral skeleton is visible and eventually it dies. ... The porous limestone skeletons of coral are now being tested as bone grafts in humans. ...

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., 1974) I have chosen to focus on two key aspects of this work, the subject matter, and the linear perspective. ... Could the depiction of the skeleton have a dual meaning? "Death is typically personified by as a skeleton; it may be interpreted as Christ's triumph over death by his own dying and resurrection" (Goffen Rona, 1998). ...

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On the side of a hill at Siaures Miestelis, north of Vilnius (the modern town of Vilna), they were surprised to uncover a multitude of skeletons, all piled haphazardly in a communal pit. ... These skeletons are the ghosts of Vilnius, the burial ground for more than 3000 infantrymen, cavalrymen, officers and hussars of the once mighty French Grande Armee. ... Napoleon's method of warfare was based upon rapid concentration of his forces at a key place enabling him to destroy the enemy. ... He did this by advancing his army along several routes, only merging them at key places. ...

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Hamlet plays a key part in generating the importance placed on the relationships made with the dead in English speaking cultures. ... The key difference we must understand, is that other cultures put very positive connotations on the dead. Again, on Dia de los muertos, it is very common to see art paintings of skeletons. These paintings of skeletons are happy and every aspect of the artwork is uplifting and portrays that even the dead are "living.... Revenge is one of the key motivating aspects of this play, that keeps events going because it drives Hamlet to continue to make things hap...

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"Bonobo" and "Radiohead," fit beautifully with the picturesque - and somewhat depressing - aspects of a long, cold winter; also reminding me of a once-green wasteland, now peppered with skeletons of trees, reminiscent of a "nuclear winter."" Of course, the underlying theme of this dreary soundtrack would be the constant, unnerving, screech from a violin, meshed together with the shrill, off-key, sounds similar to what a novice might produce while learning to play an instrument. ...

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The complexities of surviving in the future, getting home, and then getting the future accepted in the present are the key dilemmas of our character. ... Upon searching the land he stumbles upon an old museum, filled with ancient artifacts, skeletons, and artifacts from his time. ...

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Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 17, 1706 to Josiah and Abiah Franklin. He came from a family of 17 children in which he was the 15th child. His dad was a candle maker and a soap maker. When he was ten years old he was forced to quit school after...

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