Introduction Cri du Chat Syndrome is named after its very unique symptom: a cat-like cry. However‚ this disorder has other names as well‚ such as‚ Cat-Cry Syndrome‚ Chromosome 5p Syndrome‚ 5p Deletion Syndrome‚ Monosomy 5p Syndrome‚ 5p-Syndrome‚ LeJeune’s Syndrome‚ and many more (Kelly‚ 2013). As appropriately named‚ it is a rare genetic disorder caused by a partial deletion of chromosome 5p‚ where the p represents the short arm of chromosome 5. This is caused by the breakage during the making of
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Cri du Chat Syndrome is a generally non-fatal‚ rare genetic disorder that was discovered in 1963. The name‚ “Cri du Chat” is French “cry of the cat”‚ referring to the high-pitched cries of affected infants. Lejeune‚ the French geneticist who discovered Cri du Chat Syndrome ‚ also discovered Down Syndrome. Cri du Chat Syndrome goes by many different names including: 5p deletion syndrome‚ 5p- syndrome‚ cat cry syndrome‚ chromosome 5p- syndrome‚ and monosomy 5p. Deletion of part of a chromosome
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- 53 - INTERACTIVE MOBILE BASED TOUR GUIDE M.U.E.Wijesuriya1*‚ S.U.Mendis2‚ B.E.S.Bandara2‚ K.P.Mahawattage2‚ N.Walgampaya2‚ D. De Silva2 1 * Corresponding Author‚ Faculty of Computing‚ Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)‚ Malabe‚ Sri Lanka. Email: mshi_87@yahoo.com 2 Corresponding Author‚ Faculty of Computing‚ Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)‚ Malabe‚ Sri Lanka. ABSTRACT Sri Lanka being a popular tourist destination entertains a large number of tourists
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W. E. B. Du Bois William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was born on February 23‚ 1868‚ in Great Barrington‚ Massachusetts‚ to Alfred and Mary Silvina (née Burghardt) Du Bois. Mary Silvina Burghardt’s family was part of the very small free black population of Great Barrington‚ having long owned land in the state; she was descended from Dutch‚ African and English ancestors. William Du Bois’s maternal great-grandfather was Tom Burghardt‚ a slave (born in West Africa around 1730) who was held by the Dutch
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Case Study: Du Pont Freon Products Division The Du Pont Freon Products Division’s main business is production and sale of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which are mainly used in refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems. In 1987‚ the division accounted for two percent of Du Pont’s revenue and employed 1200 people. Starting in the early 70s‚ concerns have been expressed that CFCs contribute to and might cause the depletion of the ozone layer. In 1988‚ however‚ the first hard evidence was published
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W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington were the two dominant Black leaders of American history during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Both men had the same goals--eradicating racism‚ segregation‚ and discrimination against their race. However‚ the means to achieve such ends were vastly different‚ thus the paradox of these Promethean figures have been revisited 100 years later as Black people seek to grapple with their ideas even in the midst of a 40-year‚ largely self-inflicted
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Revue Africaine de Philosophie XIX: 47-76 AFRICA IN DU BOIS’S PHILOSOPHY OF RACE by Teodros Kiros RESUME: La philosophie systématique du racisme est un concept sous-développé dans la philosophie moderne. Dans cet article je présente une articulation rigoureuse et soutenue d’une philosophie du racisme dans les travaux de Du Bois. En présentant un architectonic du concept racial‚ comme l’a décrit Du Bois‚ les travaux de certains lecteurs de Du Bois d’aujourd’hui sont incorporés dans ce text comme
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color line presented in the 1800’s‚ of which separates the black and white races. Du Bois writes‚ The Souls of Black Folk‚ based on his life experiences in regards to the differences between African-Americans and Americans. There are two main ideas in the novel; accommodationism and the color line. Du Bois meets Booker T. Washington during a time in his life where he has decided to empower all African-Americans. Du Bois accuses Washington of adapting to the ideals and attitudes of whites. This shows
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Parc du Colorado The parc du Colorado is ideally situated in the height of saint Denis Mountain. It is found in the south-west of the island. It is a natural spacious park. Visitors may hike around the mountain to explore or may simply ride on horse. It is a main departure for hiking. There is a breath-taking sight at the top. The parc du Colorado is an ideal place for families with children. The place is full of attractions for kids. It is a good place for a picnic in the nature. There are several
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Capacity Planning & Aggregate Production Planning Capacity Planning • Long term strategic decision • determines overall level of resources • affects product lead times‚ customer responsiveness & operating costs Capacity Planning Three Basic Strategies for Timing Capacity • Capacity Lead Strategy – capacity is expanded in anticipation of demand – aggressive and used to lure away customers from competitors already constrained Capacity Planning Three Basic Strategies for Timing Capacity • Capacity
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