In 2005‚ scholars presented a theory that exacerbated ill-advised deforestation; prolonged drought made the people of Mayan abandon it. This has been put to test with archaeological evidence and data on the environment. The catastrophic event theory focuses on more than one natural disaster such as volcanic eruptions‚ hurricanes and earthquakes as the cause of the fall of Mayan. Nevertheless‚ the insufficient archaeological evidence makes unfeasible that just a sole natural disaster would have a
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To Whom This May Concern: How DARE you serve this TERRIBLE cafeteria food to us Eastern Arizona Students! Whoever is in charge should be ASHAMED…Yall serve corn & grilled cheese every day….EVERY SINGLE DAY….Really??....And then we have to get back in line to get food…I mean‚ we’ll eat terrible food‚ but we DAMN SURE shouldn’t have to wait for it…I could understand if it was good‚ but it’s NOT….We shouldn’t have to keep getting in line for ONE item…I remember 1 time yall served Chicken and Macaroni
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Obama’s visit may cancel trip to the Philippines. The reported shutdown of the US government owing to a budget stalemate in Congress might affect the scheduled visit of President Barack Obama to Manila next week‚ Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Cuisia Jr. Said. Cuisia told radio station dzBB there is a possibility that Obama might put off foreign trips until the deadlock is resolved. Obama is set to visit the Philippines on Oct. 11 and 12. “I hope Obama’s visit to the Philippines will
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The May 4th Movement in China The first Cultural Revolution of China’s 20th century began with the May Fourth Movement on May 4th‚ 1919. The May Fourth Movement in China was an anti-imperialist‚ cultural‚ and political movement. Although it physically began on May 4‚ 1919‚ it actually lasted from about 1917 until 1923. It marked the rapid rise of Chinese Nationalism as well as a re-evaluation of Confucianism. The movement was sparked by the dissatisfaction with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
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Population Genetics of Albinism in Zea mays Spring 2013 2/16/2013 Tory Thomason Introduction Zea mays or maize was chosen as the study system for this experiment for many reasons. The phenotype being studied is observable to the naked eye‚ green or yellow plants. It is an important agricultural system used in crop and is an ideal genetic model. Zea mays also has a quick turnaround time from generation to generation and crossing Zea mays was feasible in the facility. Lethal
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Analysis of Seven Days in May Full of indirect references of the United States government during the time of the Cold War‚ the film‚ Seven Days in May‚ is an excellent example of the problems arising within the government and the people during the time of this war. The film displays the lack of confidence in the President‚ the agreements made by the United States to the Soviet Union‚ the lack of trust the Americans had in the Soviets‚ and the moves made by the United States to protect the country
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1. Ethical judgements limit the methods available in the production of knowledge in both the arts and the natural sciences. Discuss. a. What areas of knowledge & ways of knowing should be investigated? The arts‚ the natural sciences‚ ethics b. What’s the question getting at? The question is asking about the way in which ethical judgements can impinge on the way we both create (rather than interpret) the arts and the natural sciences. Basically‚ it’s leading students on to an exploration
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Traveling Abroad May Be a Double-Edge Sword Essay Below is a free essay on "Traveling Abroad May Be a Double-Edge Sword" from Anti Essays‚ your source for free research papers‚ essays‚ and term paper examples. traveling abroad may be a double-edge sword Traveling is a common and useful way to release ourself. With the development of economy and the importance of peoples’ living standard ‚ more and more people prefer traveling abroad. It can close the relationship among different countries
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The book I read was Seven Days in May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II. It is set in Cold War era America in the Pentagon. The tension between the public and the president are the main focus in this story. Most of the people this book talks about are in the military and work for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff is presented as the antagonist in the book‚ whereas the protagonist is one of the people who works for him and catches word of a plan to stage
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Misfortune may be an actual blessing As a Chinese proverb goes‚ “Misfortune may be an actual blessing.” I underwent some events several years ago and I learned from them. My failure in the college entrance examination and the life of university in China was a precious memory as well as a good lesson for me. Finally‚ the chance to study abroad must be the excellent choice for me. I learned from my experience that something happened unsuccessfully might not be the eventual ending‚ and a turning point
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