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The Greenhouse EffectThe greenhouse effect, in environmental science, is a popular term forthe effect that certain variable constituents of the Earth’s lower atmospherehave on surface temperatures. These gases–water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide(CO2), and methane (CH4)–keep ground temperatures at a global average of about15 degrees C (60 degrees F). Without them the average would be below…

William RamsayWilliam Ramsay was born on the second of October, in the year 1852. William, and his parents, William and Catherine, lived in Glasgow, Scotland. William Ramsay performed his work in his native town, until 1870 when he went to Tbingen and earned his doctorate in 1872. When returned to Scotland later that year, he…

From Dead Poet’s SocietyThe movie Dead Poets Society launches the viewer into the world of several boys who learn from a non-traditional teacher in a traditional school. Throughout the movie several conflicts appear between several of the major characters. One of the main conflicts begins with two characters that only meet each other twice during…

Consequences of Underage Alcohol UseAlcohol is the most widely used drug among youth. It causes serious and potentially life-threatening problems for this population. Research indicates that drinking is associated with risk-taking and sensation-seeking behavior among adolescents. Alcohol has disinhibiting effects that may increase the likelihood of unsafe activities. In 1997, 21 percent of the young…

Ray Bradbury BiographyU. S. author, born in Waukegan, Ill. , on Aug. 22, 1920. In his stories, Bradbury wove together the intrigue of changing technology with insightful social commentary. One of his best-known works was ‘The Martian Chronicles’; a collection of interrelated stories concerning colonization of the planet Mars those attracted readers both young and…

“” Written by Stu LyndallOctober 27, 2005NOWHERE, TX- It was a dark and dreary night, in August. When a young man, Ishall not mention his name, was going to a friend’s house. His friend,Roderick Usher, was a delirious man whose twin sister was about to die. Theyoung man was coming to comfort Rod as his…

Ford Motor CompanyAddress: The American RoadDearborn, Michigan 48121, USAPublic Company Incorporated: July, 1918Employees: 383,300Sales: $62. 17 billionStock Index: New York, Boston, Pacific Midwest, Toronto, Montreal, LondonUntil recently, the Ford Motor Company has been one of the most dynastic of American enterprises, a factor which has both benefited the company and has brought it to the…

Electoral CollegeThe Electoral College is not important in choosing the president of the United States. I agree with this because it should matter what the voters say, this is a democracy and it should be the people’s final choice, and if the Electoral College changes the voters’ choice then they will be the ones to…

America has become a society obsessed with appearance, especially weight. We are conditioned at a young age to believe the only way to be normal is to bethin. This norm is projected to millions of Americans each day throughtelevision, magazines, billboards and every other form of media and advertising. How are people to know acceptance…

A Question of ReligionBram Stoker’s novel Dracula is a mystifying horror story that occurred sometime in the late nineteenth century, where a young English lawyer takes an excursion to Count Dracula located in Transylvania, in hopes of finalizing a real estate transfer. The novel portrays a gross representation of Anti-Christian values and beliefs, through one…