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- 201: Growth Dynamics of E. coli in Varying Concentrations of Nutrient Broths, pH, and in the Presence of an Antibiotic
- ... Institute Troy, NY 12180 Abstract The purpose in this experiment of growth dynamics of E. coli in varying media was to determine which media produces the maximum number of cells per unit time. First a control was established for E. coli in a 1.0x nutrient broth. This was used to compare the growth in the experimental media of 0.5x and 2.0x, nutrient broths; nutrient broths with an additional ... Then two graphs were plotted, Number of cells per unit volume versus Time in minutes and Log of the number of cells per unit volume versus Time growth curve. The final cell concentration for the control was 619,500 cells/mL. Four media, after calculations, produced fewer cells than that of the control, these were: Chloramphenicol producing 89,3 01 cells/ml; glucose producing 411,951 cells/mL; lactose producing 477,441 cells/mL and finally pH 6.0 producing 579,557cells/mL. The remaining four media, ...
- 202: Attitudes Toward Abortion
- ... literature. More generally, the study attempts to contribute to an understanding of (a) attitudinal consistency, (b) structural factors, and (c) social interaction in attitude formation. Specifically, in addition to examining the structural effects of demographic control variables on attitudes toward abortion, the notion of ritual interaction, stemming from the writings of Collins (1981), Durkheim (1912/1954), and Goffman (1967), will be used to examine the effects of religiosity, feminism, and conservativism ... interaction rituals. Specifically, the more people interact with others, the stronger the effect of religiosity, conservativism, and feminism on attitudes toward abortion controlling for SES, religion, age, race, sex, rural/urban differences, and marital status. Control Variables The control variables included in this model are religion, socioeconomic status (SES), gender, age, race, marital status, and size of place where the respondent lives. These variables are included for two reasons. First, because they give ...
- 203: The 1800s Were A Tumultuous Time for the US
- ... people from Missouri crossed the border and voted illegally. The legislature in Kansas started making pro-slavery laws. This angered the anti-slavery people so they formed their own government. With two governments fighting for control law and order broke apart. People started fighting and bloodshed took place this it became known as Bleeding Kansas. There were raids and murders. One group pro-slavery group destroyed the town of Lawrence and ... Virginia, it was called the Monitor. The Monitor was a ship theat the Union had a inventor build for them it had one difference from the Virginia instead of fixed guns it had a rotating gun turret. For hours they fired at eachother they fired until they ran out of ammo. Neither ship won the fight but afterwards the Virginia had to go in to get repairs. In July, 1862 Lincoln ... freeing the slaves. They told him to wait until the Union forces won and important victory, otherwise it might look like an act of fear. In september 1862 General Rober E. Lee, who had taken control of the confederate army in an attack of Richmond, decided to attack Maryland. President Lincoln put General McClellan ,who he had taken out of power, back in command to stop this invasion. They fought ...
- 204: Causes of the The French Revolution
- ... s reward he was given a promotion to general and h is own infantry unit. Unfortunitly Napoleon ran into some bad luck, the leader of the French Revolution Maximilien Robespierre became power hungry and lost control. His own men mutinized against him and executed him. Bonapart was also captured and briefly imprisoned because he was a member of Robspierre's faction. Napoleon was freed just two months later.In 1795 a ... that was presented by the National Convention, the National Convention was name the of the new government that had taken power in France. Napoleon received orders from Frances military leader to defend the convention, and control the situation. Upon his arrival Napoleon realized that the crowd had turned into an ugly mob. Napoleon was able to take control of the situation, disperse the mob and restore peace. Paul Barras who was in control of the French military was so impressed with Napoleon he promoted him to commander. Causes of the French Revolution ...
- 205: 1984: The Party's Control Over the Thoughts
- 1984: The Party's Control Over the Thoughts The world of 1984 is bleak; individualism is utterly suppressed the reign of terror of the Thought Police. In this setting, Orwell's work details the efforts of one individual, Winston Smith ... the end, Winston is crushed by the state, tortured to the point that he ceases to leave any unique consciousness, and becomes a shell of a man before his execution. The first step towards mind control clearly manifests itself throughout 1984. The very structure of Orwell's Oceania serves to eliminate any concept of a juridical existence. Winston Smith perceives himself a member of society with no laws, yet still realizes ... details, which the photograph contradicted, cease to have relavance. Thus, Smith's job demonstrates to him the power the authorities have of nonobjective past. Winston's experiences through his employment further contribute to the mind control the government has as he daily rewrites martyrs out of existence. The most compelling destruction of Winston's isolation is realized as no one can confirm his whereabouts. O'Brien says as much to ...
- 206: Crusades 4
- ... reach the holy places. The military expeditions planned and fought by western European Christians that began around 1095 are known today as the Crusades. The soul purpose of these expeditions was to overtake and gain control of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, from the Muslims. "Deus vult! (God wills it!)" was the battle cry of the thousands of Christians who participated in the event of the Crusades. It was Christian belief that fate was to gain control of the Holy Land for the glory of God. The origin of the Crusades was a result of the Turkish expansion in the middle east; the Turks invaded the Christian empire, Byzantium, and thus the ... about how God would lead the way because they would be doing his work, Pope Urban urged action to take place. In response to his speech, the people cheered and planned their crusade to regain control of the lost city. Urban brought all the bishops and urged them to encourage their friends and fellow villagers to take part in the expedition. Small self-directing groups began to form, each planning ...
- 207: Othello
- In William Shakespeare's Othello there is a wide array of themes. One of the themes, which is found true to nearly every character, is of the act of control throughout the play. Another theme portrayed through Iago, is the recurring use of words such as "monkey", "lion", etc. in "romantic" conversation. In Othello, characters such as Roderigo, Brabantio, Desdemona, etc. at one point of the play believe that they have complete control over another character or situation only to find that the person or situation is uncontrollable. For instance, in the first scene of the play Roderigo is interested in courting Desdemona so he pays Iago to intercede with her on his behalf. Roderigo now believes that his money has bought him complete control over Iago, but when he finds out of Othello and Desdemona's marriage, he is angry at Iago and tells him,"I take it much unkindly that thou, Iago, who hast had my purse ...
- 208: The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses: Actions Have Consequences
- The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses: Actions Have Consequences In the short story "The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses" by Bessie Head, an old political prisoner named Brille lost control in his life by ending up in jail and not taking care of his kids. The guilt was overwhelming. The suppressed feelings of helplessness and chaos had to be relieved. Brille experienced a sense of control and revenge by exploiting Warder Hannetjie. The revenge turned into a sense of peace realizing that a truce could be made to make both parties happy. Brille's biggest lesson was realizing that actions have ... consequences, positive and negative. The first thing you notice about his character is the fact that he is not very organized and that he does not know that all actions have consequences. Brille had no control in his life. He did not have the control of making better choices in his life. He did not have the common sense to wear protection in pregnating the mother of his twelve kids. ...
- 209: The Great Gatsby - Male And Fe
- ... a green light on a dock. His count of enchanted objects had diminished by one" (98). Now that the realization of his dream has begun, Gatsby needs to feel a greater sense of possession or control over Daisy. He may feel the need to obtain another enchanted object to replace the loss of the symbolic meaning of the light. Now the only enchanted object which he is left to obtain is ... and doesn't know what she's doing" (138). Another social expectation of "typical" male behavior in the 1920's depicted in The Great Gatsby is the notion that a "real" man should be in control of the woman in his life at all times. This notion is exemplified through the struggling relationship between George and Myrtle Wilson. Although Fitzgerald describes George as "one of these worn-out men...He was his wife's man and not his own." (144), a need for control takes over George when he discovers his wife had "some sort of life apart from him in another world." (131) with perhaps another man. To gain control over this situation and thus live up ...
- 210: Traditions in "A Moment Before the Gun Went Off" and "The Lottery"
- Traditions in "A Moment Before the Gun Went Off" and "The Lottery" In the stories "A Moment before The Gun Went Off" and "The Lottery," there is the situation in which a group of people cling to traditions very blindly. In both stories the traditions are so dug into the people's way of life ... could be to get rid of the lottery. Eventually the societies that are home to the lottery will deal with their sins and end the tradition of the lottery. The story "A Moment before The gun Went Off" is one that takes place in Africa. In the story the White minority are the ones in charge. In this particular society, blacks are the blue collard workers while the whites take ...
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