Q1(a). What are the important characteristics of clays? Clay is an inorganic materials mineral which contain on fine particle‚ normally grain size is near about <1/256mm. It shows good plasticity in wet form but become brittle when it is dried. It is good insulter of electricity and thermal conductivity. Porosity is also another important characteristic of clay.[1‚ 2] (b)What is the structure of clays? Mostly‚ clays have layers structure. They form combination of tetrahedral silicates and octahedral
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Solutions for Homelessness This great nation of awesome power and abundant resources is losing the battle against homelessness. The casualties can be seen on the street corners of every city in American holding an "I will work for food" sign. Homeless shelters and rescue missions are at full capacity. There is no room at the inn for the nation’s indigent. Anyone who has studied this issue understands that homelessness is a complex problem. Communities continue to struggle with this socio-economic
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Abstract: Over the past two decades the number of polls published as part of election coverage has increased immensely. In fact‚ pollsters have generated over five times the amount of polls in the seven-month period leading to the 2000 election than in the same time frame in 1980 (Steinhorn 2000). When tracking polls are included‚ the media publishes at least seven polls a week leading up to national elections. As polls’ regarding the public’s voting intention receives more media coverage‚ experts
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N=1‚079 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. LV = likely voters. (Retrieved from http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Bush -Approval.aspx on May 9th‚ 2010) With this unprecedented popularity (previously showed in the second graphic)‚ President Bush went forward to wage two simultaneous armed conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq (though‚ at very different times due
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In this paper I will explore the participation of women in the political process in Middle Eastern countries. Through research I expect to report that women are present and active in current day politics within these countries and that there is a history of women holding positions of leadership in the government. Quotes from Qur’an regarding women…………….. Some extremists interpret religious writing as basis to restrict the roles of women to caring for their families and staying out of public
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Exam 3 Study Guide Math 219 1. The probability that a randomly selected patient who visits the emergency room will die within 1 year of the visit is 0.05. (binomial probability distribution) a) What is the probability that exactly 1 of 10 randomly selected visitors to the ER will die within 1 year? b) What is the probability that fewer than 2 of 25 randomly selected visitors to the ER will die within 1 year? c) What is the probability that at least 2 of 25 randomly selected
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Recently‚ I have taken the Gallup Strength finder and identified my five greatest strengths. It determined my strengths by asking me about 170 questions and them put them all together to determine what my best strengths are. The strengths in order are Analytical‚ Context‚ Consistency‚ Adaptability‚ and Responsibility. I can now identify my strengths and know to focus on them. I also happen to agree with all five of the strengths identified for me. My Analytical theme challenges other people‚ I often
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to a recent survey‚ fifty-six percent of users at the PBS Web site are male and sixty percent are between the ages of eighteen and forty-four. Forty-four percent of the Web site users have children and fifty-seven percent make online purchases. (Gallup/Plaw Release: Survey of 40‚000 Internet Users. Fall 1998.) The design of the Web site is very bright and appealing to the eye. Its layout is inviting and easy to navigate. Its design is consistent through all pages. There are many graphics including
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In general‚ most victims do not report incidents. However‚ the chances of the victim reporting an incident depends on the specific incident‚ the extent of physical harm‚ police department‚ city‚ race‚ income gender etc. To elaborate‚ a violent crime is more likely to be reported in comparison to theft crimes. The victim may be hesitant on reporting if they resisted with a weapon and caused harm during the altercation. Victims that deal with crimes involving their vehicles could determine whether
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References: Gallup‚ A. (n.d.). Retrieved November 5‚ 2014‚ from http://www.nature.com/srep/2014/140723/srep05794/full/srep05794.html Related materials Compound facial expressions of emotion. (n.d.). Retrieved November 5‚ 2014‚ from http://www.pnas.org/content/111/15/E1454
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