Diamond is the April birthstone. Known as one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds are thought to be billions of years old (http://encarta.msn.com). The word diamond derives from an ancient Greek word, “adamas”, meaning invincible. Arguably the most prized of all crystals, diamonds come in a range of colors: clear, pink, purple, red, orange, ...
From 1946 through 1960, the United States experienced the Baby Boom years. During that time the fertility rate was higher and more babies were born. Today, the earlier Baby Boomers are entering into retirement age. Because of this there will be an increase in the aging population. While retirement will be a dream come true, ...
What is the relationship between plants and colored light? Well, the color of light will affect a plants growth either negatively or positively, I will explore this relationship throughout the paper. Light is very important in a plant’s life. Without light a plant could not grow, reproduce, or produce food and building materials. So all ...
Roots of Punishment Many nations and cultures have made official laws to protect their citizens from crime. Over the years, these laws have been in force, in order to keep their society from becoming anarchy. Different forms of punishments have been used to detour would-be criminals. However, some citizens still tend to break the laws. ...
Homework assignments are the bane of most students I know (not to mention their hard-pressed and nescient parents). This is mainly because of the tedious and mind-numbing chores of data mining and composition. Additionally, as knowledge multiplies every 5-10 years, few parents and teachers are able to keep up. Enter Microsoft Student 2008: a productivity ...
Existentialism has been defined as a movement that was both philosophical and psychological, and it influenced many diverse individuals during the 19th and 20th centuries. Existentialism has been said to “emphasize the individual existence, freedom, and choice.” Søren Kierkegaard was the first writer to call himself existential, and he rejected Plato’s philosophy that the highest ...
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 close to Hodgenville, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana in 1816. When Lincoln was ten his mother died from poisoned milk. His father remarried the next year to Sarah Bush Johnston. Abraham liked her very much and even later recalled her “his angel mother. (Encarta)” Abraham had ...
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