Evolution / Plant & Animal
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A 5 page overview of the evolution of plants and animals. Compares and contrasts the evolutionary paths of the first plant and the first animal and traces those paths back to the primordial soup from which that very first organism emerged. Discusses differences in anaerobic and aerobic organisms and details the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Planimal.wps

Global Spatial Patterns of Mammal and Bird Diversity
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of biodiversity and pays special attention to endemic species diversity. Why certain birds and mammals are found in particular parts of the world is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA246bio.rtf

Gorillas Learning Sign Language / Is it Feasible?
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A 6 page paper on the possibility that gorillas can learn sign language for communicating. Koko the gorilla is the main subject behind the theory that gorillas can learn to sign. While other primates have been studied the main subject of concern is the gorilla. It is maintained that gorillas do learn and comprehend sign language. A bibliography including 10 references follows.
Filename: Gsigning.wps

Greyhound Racing In Massachusetts Is Cruel And Inhumane: It Should Be Banned
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5 pages in length. Greyhound racing in Massachusetts is one of the state's most popular and revenue-driven events. The excitement mirrors that of a horse track where bettors become as involved in the sport's politics as they do in the wagers. On the surface, one might not think that greyhound racing is anything but a fun activity for both dog and spectator, but one would not be privy to the gruesome reality behind the inhumane sport, where it is the residual effect of racing that proves most detrimental to the dogs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCGreyH.rtf

Helping Canines Through Volunteerism
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This 5 page paper begins by looking at the philosophy of volunteerism and quickly turns to the specifics of helping dogs. Problems with shelters are carefully examined and recommendations made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA607dog.rtf

Hip Dysplasia In Dogs
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3 pages in length. People who notice their dogs limping on only one back leg, having a swaying or hopping walk, tiring after basic activity, experiencing pain or discomfort when getting up, exhibiting the inability to effectively climb stairs and having overall stiffness after an immobile period, need to schedule a veterinary screening to determine if their dog has hip dysplasia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCK9hip.rtf

History of American Environmentalism: In Forcing the Spring, Robert Gottlieb offers a biased history of American environmentalism that focuses on the need to change from conservation and preservation of natural resources and wildlands to increased efforts
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1999, the Worldwatch Institute's 16th annual report on "progress toward a sustainable society," begins where Gottlieb leaves off, that is, with a prescription for a sustainable economy. The primary components of the model are subsidy reform, tax reform, regulatory reform, global cooperation, industrial innovation, and grassroots support. This 5 page paper examines the two viewpoints and concludes with the argument that de-centralization is at the mercy of the centralized organizations already in place and even more at the mercy of the governmental forces. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTenviro.wps

Hoof-And-Mouth Disease: Impact Upon International Economy
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6 pages in length. To say that the potential impact of hoof-and-mouth disease upon international economy is staggering is to understate the severity of the current situation. Inasmuch as the only way to abate the fast-spreading livestock disease is to destroy the animal, the implied financial loss associated with the demise of thousands upon thousands of farm animals is unfathomable. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLChoof.wps