Ecological studies of Guam have even shown that the island's water table will not be able to sustain more than 250,000 people. ... The political tides and philosophies would have to turn significantly in Guam's favor before the rest of the nation entertains the notion of statehood for Guam. A more pressing issue is one of Constitutional philosophy and legality. ... Study of the Chamorro culture, including language, traditions, history, and art, shall be an integral part of the public educational system established under Article XIII of this constitution. A commission shall be establ...

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A solution recently gaining popularity throughout the educational community, and one in which this paper supports, is to combine the best methods of each philosophy and to apply the resulting combination to address the needs of every child. ... Phonics: Its Beginnings, Philosophy, Problems, and Attributes Phonics and its Beginnings Phonics began its history during the 7th Century. ... Several studies, such as the 27 studies conducted by the United States Office of Education Cooperative Research Program in First Grade Reading Instruction (1964-1967) and the 22 instructional models evalua...

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Woodson dropped out of mainstream academia to devote his life to the scientific study of the African experience in America, Africa and throughout the world. ... Meetings, exhibitions, lectures and symposia were organized to climax the scientific study of the African experience throughout the year in order to give a more objective and scholarly balance in American and World history. ... Crowder points out in an article in the December 1977 issue of the Western Journal of Black Studies, "it is no longer sufficient to devote the entire month to the celebration of great Negro contributions to ...

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It is one of the most widely used drugs in our society. 7% of men and 2.5% of women aged 18 or over get drunk at least once a week (source: Institute for the Study of Drug Dependence). ... Therefore, as a scholar I felt that the airing of conflicting ideas, in one book, could be a step towards mutual understanding and acceptance and a vehicle to help bridge the divide between differing points of views and philosophies. ...

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Social Darwinism and Eugenics of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often seen as theories based on scientific knowledge. However this is not wholly true. While eugenics was often loosely based on scientific theory, social Darwinism was not at all. One would be hard-pressed to fi...

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The juvenile justice system operates under the philosophy of parens patriae. ... Studies show that children who grow up in low income homes are less likely to achieve in school and are less likely to complete their schooling than children with more affluent parents (J. ...

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As a result, the U.S. management philosophy that expects employees to put work first, ahead of personal lives and family commitments, is becoming less accepted (Alternative). ... In a 2002 study by Rutgers University and the University of Connecticut, 90% of working adults said they are concerned they do not spend enough time with their families (Work Hours). ... Typically, studies have focused on employed men and women who are married or living with a partner of those with children. ... McEwen, director of the neuroendocrinology laboratory at Rockefeller University, has been studying ...

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The Developments Caused by Liberalism in the Rise of Socialism Early theories of the Enlightment philosophy formed an underlying theme through the history of liberalism and the development of socialism. ... This philosophy is the groundwork for what we now more wholly understand as laws of nature, in whatever form, not to be exploited or undermined. ... Early Enlightment philosophy provided the guiding light to the liberalistic evolution of freedom from restriction, to freedom in the sense of opportunity as a socialistic ideology. ... In fact, philosophy became a practical method of social...

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The branch of science, ethnobotany, is the study of the relationship between plants and people. ... Ethnobotany, the study of the relationship between humans and plants. ... A good example is the book Pen Tsao that gathers the study of more than 300 plants. ... The Ayurveda, a way of life that implies medicine, religion, philosophy or science generally proposes healthy life habits to secure a total health. ... " A study was done on the effects of crude aqueous medicinal plant extracts on growth and invasion of breast cancer cells. ...

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In direct correlation with our nation's constitution is a political philosophy know as libertarianism. ... Libertarianism is the political philosophy rooted in the belief that people should be allowed to live their lives as they see fit, free from government coercion and regulation--so long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. ... It is without a doubt that these men not only contributed to the Libertarian philosophy but to the society which was established thereafter. ...

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THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA AND THE `LEGAL AND POLITICAL STRUGGLE' OVER INDIGENOUS RIGHTS[*] ABSTRACT/RESUME Many Indian leaders have recognized that the Supreme Court of Canada has changed direction very significantly on issues of treaty and aboriginal rights. As a result, Indian attitudes towards the courts and litigation as a strategy are changing. This paper attempts to describe the changes that have been underway, with particular reference to judicial attitudes towards Indian treaties. Introduction United States law has used the doctrine of "discove...

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Although many studies and experiments regarding acupuncture have been done, the scientific basis of the principles of this alternative approach still remains unclear. ... Though Popperian philosophy would reject Perkin's theory as being valid and refer to him as a "quack," some individuals would consider Perkin's methods as a form of alternative or complementary medicine, due to the success of his treatment, though with a lack of supporting scientific data. ... Other studies have found that acupuncture can provide short-term relief of pain, by stopping the transmission of...

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Abstract This ethnographic study was undertaken to explore the culture behind tattoos in America. This specific particular study mainly focuses on people who fall under the category of been in their late adolescence/early adulthood. A total of five people were interviewed for this study. ... A Study of the Culture of Tattoos in America he history of tattoos is a very extensive and diverse one that dates back many thousands of years. ... (Swan) In the year 2012, various studies show that between 17-21% of all Americans had one or more tattoos. ...

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Using the brain to appreciate art, philosophy, religion, science, etc. enriches the brain's ability to function as it draws from the more multi-faceted fabric of human knowledge. ... Many studies reveal that a student's social class and race/ethnicity affect the track into which they are placed (Argys, Rees, & Brewer, 1996; Lucas, 1999; Mickelson & Health, 1999). One such study was a study by Argys, Rees, and Brewer, that modeled track placement as a function of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic class/status on the assignment of students to an above average, average, below average, ...

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1. Religion and Sex Religion plays a powerful role in regulating sexuality and influencing how we view experience sex. Identify a topic related to religion and sex (examples include but are not limited to: celibacy, virginity, sex as sinful, Adam and Eve, procreation, birth control, abortion, etc.)....

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Sex differences in education are a type of sex discrimination in the education system affecting both men and women during and after their educational experiences. There was an extreme gender gap in education, where women didn't even have the pleasure of going to school. Women took the role of housew...

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Federalism is a concept that started many years ago during the times of the ratification of the document we live by called the Constitution. This concept basically states that there will be two levels of government, the national and the state. Federalism states that the national and state governments are separate entities and have formal authority over the same area and people. With its largest effect was during the Civil rights movement. Civil rights are freedoms and rights ...

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"Inclusion really involves a systems change and a philosophy in which a school system allows for a variety of placements that offer the conditions under which every individual feels safe, accepted, and valued and is helped to develop his or her affective and intellectual capacities-. ...

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Asian Indian Assimilation in the United States America is referred to in many countries as the "Land of Opportunity". This is land is also often called the "Melting Pot of the World". It is believed that people from all over the world come to the United States and lose their cultural identity and "melt" into or assimilate into the American culture. However, nowadays, the above is an unfair statement to make. Nowadays with the growing Chinese restaurants, Indian grocery stores, and European languages is school, etc., one can say that individual cultures are trying hard to voice their distincti...

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Lincoln Allison (2004) in his article found online he comments on a study carried out to comprehend to relationship between the amount of drug use in Major League Baseball and the audience interest in the sport. ...

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These families' circle of acquaintances consists mainly of persons from the church and it is not unheard of that the families send their children to Sunday school before the actual worship session, then send them to youth group on Wednesdays and the adults themselves go to bible studies on Monday evenings, often hosted by one of the church members. ... Like any person through the course of their life, Jefferson's personal opinions on religion changed as he aged, but "through all the changes in the evolution of Jefferson's faith, there was at least one point of consistency, a ...

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The greenhouse effect as stated in the dictionary is the effect produced as greenhouse gases allow incoming solar radiation to pass through the Earth's atmosphere, but prevent most of the outgoing infrared radiation from the surface and lower atmosphere from escaping into outer space. This process occurs naturally and has kept the Earth's temperature about 60 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it would otherwise be. Current life on Earth could not be sustained without the natural greenhouse effect. Weather stations, balloons, ocean buoys, and satellites tell us the Earth's tempe...

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For the purpose of this study, I have created a ficticious medical supply manufacturer, Equiptek Industries, which will be located in the eastern part of the United States. ... Importance of Study The significance of this study is to determine what the purchasing decisions of medical facilities will have on the medical supply manufacturer, Equiptek. ... The results of this study will influence to inventory levels that will be maintained during the last two months of 1999 and the first quarter of 2000. This study will explore not only the variance in purchasing patterns, but will also e...

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Just War For more than a thousand years Christian ethicists and theologians have used the language of just war theory to determine when it is morally acceptable for a Christian to go to war. The theory has been flexible enough to accommodate political, military, and social change, and still ...

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History Coursework To What Extent Did The Key Political Ideas Directly Influence Change And Development In Your Chosen Period Of Study? Throughout the 19th and 20th century many political ideas have helped change and shape society, to what it is presently today. The list is endless for w...

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