HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF BIRDS The problems of classification of birds Has gained the attention of ornithologist and many systems have been proposed in order to establish their lineage until the beginning of the 19th century. The problem was solved in a rather over simplified way by using only significant characters especially external life forms and way of life and diet. Thus these birds whose toes are joined by welds where grouped in the natatoes. Those with long legs in the gralatories‚
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bank fraud that are frequently carried out in the banking system‚ the underlying causes‚ level of staff involvement‚ consequences and possible means of ameliorating the problem. A sample of 100 respondents taken in Benin City‚ capital of Edo State‚ Nigeria was studied by means of field survey tool of questionnaire and the response to rating scale questions were tested for significance using the "t-test". The analysis revealed that respondents did not view unofficial borrowing and foreign exchange malpractice
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ABSTRACT This study attempted to estimate the environmental impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the mining sector in Nigeria. It is argued that only those countries that have reached a certain income level can absorb new technologies and benefit from technology diffusion‚ and thus reap the extra advantages that FDI can offer. The mining industry in Nigeria is dominated by oil. Indeed‚ Nigeria is the largest producer of this commodity in Africa and sixth largest producers in the world. This research
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modern life‚ poverty reduction and economic growth of any nation. Yet‚ for the past three decades‚ inadequate of electricity has been a regular feature in Nigeria‚ a country with about 150 million people. The electricity industry‚ dominated by National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) and later succeeded by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) with complementation form the states-owned electricity utility‚ has been unable to provide and maintain acceptable minimum standard of service availability
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University Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje Arthur F. Thurnau Professor University of Michigan Dr. Robert Pianta Department of Human Services University of Virginia Dr. Sharon Ramey Director School of Nursing and Health Sciences Georgetown University Consultants Dr. Elizabeth Albro Institute of Education Sciences U. S. Department of Education Dr. Jerry Robbins Professor (former Dean) College of Education Eastern Michigan University Dr. Kathlene S. Shank Professor and Department Chair‚ Special Education College of
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CURBING CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA. Seven years ago‚ back in my secondary school‚ we were invited for an annual debate: internet has done more harm than good‚ argue for or against‚ I wondered how in the world our rivals were going to yank purpose at this theme‚ this one sided coin. It was improbable and we were the only victors I could see. There was hardly any blemish to the internet; it was the best thing you can imagine. Bringing the world to the very doorstep of everyone amidst a host of all
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Science and Mysticism: Are They Compatible? .Pat Duffy Hutcheon‚ Humanist in Canada (Winter 1996/97)‚ p.20-24. KEY TERMS: mysticism -- transcendentalism -- indeterminacy -- Chaos Theory -- systems emergence -- the anthropic principle -- explanations -- world view -- Cosmological Proof -- postmodernism -- scientific attitude -- contingent causality Much has been written in recent years to the effect that science‚ in its upper reaches‚ merges into mysticism. It is often said‚ by certain New Age
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necessary for everyone to learn science? What is science? “Science is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.” Science can be known as a subject‚ explanation and possibly our underlying belief. Among the humanity‚ there are diverse of religions; some believe in Buddhism‚ some believe in Christian‚ some believe in Science‚ because science is proved with mathematical methods
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We are in the age of science and technology. Man cannot live without the aid of science. Science has so much engulfed our lives that nothing can take place in our day to day work without the help of science. Our food‚ transport‚ learning‚ administration‚ recreation and social life are all linked with science in various ways. There are many advantages of scientific discoveries in our daily life .Nowadays there are gadgets to remove drudgery. Electricity‚ communications‚ transport‚ entertainment and
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TOPIC 1: RATES AND CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM QUESTION 1: (Taken from the DoE Physical Sciences Feb-March Paper 2 2009) Antacids are used to relieve indigestion. Indigestion is the condition when the stomach produces too much acid resulting in an uncomfortable and painful feeling. A certain antacid tablet dissolves in water and reacts with the acid in the stomach to release carbon dioxide gas. 1.1 Name the type of chemical reaction that explains why antacids bring relief from indigestion
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