Discovery of the Ring System William Herschel claimed that Uranus had a ring, and his description matches what is now called the ε ring. Rightly or wrongly, his contribution to the discovery of the Uranian rings is not recognized – at least not yet. In 1877, James Elliot, Edwin Dunham, and Douglas Mink were studying ...
Cadillac was once considered the standard of the world but the company brass seemed content resting on its laurels during the ’80s and ’90s and the automaker’s brand equity was severely tarnished. The American luxury car maker is back with the success of its CTS, the 3-Series rivaling performance of the ATS, and the full-size ...
In 2003 Marvel Comics had a storyline where several experts on mutants met in London. One of the things that the experts talked about was a classification system for mutants. Here is a look at the different classifications and a few examples of the mutants that fall into that class. Alpha Mutants The Alpha Mutants ...
Mythology: Herculis, or more commonly named Hercules, was literally a god among men. Born the son of Zeus, or Jupiter to the Romans, Hercules lived as a half-mortal on Earth. He used his great strength for the good and benefit of all, the most notable of his deeds being the famous undertaking of the twelve ...
Sorority, a club of women or a women’s student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters. Many of us are familiar with sororities that are college based and many believe that being in a sorority while in college helps in many ways. Sororities provide discipline and offers individuals ...
Hexachlorocylohexane consists of eight isomers. The gamma isomer, or lindane as it is commonly known, is used as a insecticide. Technical-grade hexachlorocyclohexane was also used as an insecticide, however it “has not been produced or used in the United States in over twenty years”(ATSDR Toxicological Profile 2011). This type of hexachlorocyclohexane contains about 60-70% alpha ...
Chivalry is dead, or so it appears in our culture. The days of gentlemen opening doors for ladies, standing when a woman enters the room, or doffing his cap respectfully seem to be firmly fixed in the “good old days.” What has happened to this part of our society? I believe there are many reasons ...
Astronomers have recently been able to capture on film an event that only happens every forty-two years or so. The rings of the planet Uranus are now directly perpendicular to the Earth, allowing astronomers to catch a glimpse of the structures and patterns of the rings not normally available. The new pictures have also allowed ...
If you are going to attend the University of Madison in Wisconsin, make sure you check out some of the fraternities that they have to offer. The UW offers 29 of them to choose from. Men can find lasting friendships and you get to meet new people. It is a great way to get out ...
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