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    The two types of bacteria are archaebacteria and eubacteria. What characteristics distinguish these two groups from the other kingdoms? These two groups are different from other kingdoms because all cells in these kingdoms are single-celled organisms whose organelles are not membrane bounds. They are also microscopically small. What is the average size of a bacterium? An average bacterium is about 1-2 micrometres long. How many prokaryote species have been discovered? How many are estimated to…

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    Throughout time, stories of the brave explorer Christopher Columbus have been told, altered, and retold, but through the spreading of these myths, the truth about his violent and brutal explorations of America is lost. Christopher Columbus was born the son of a Merchant in Genoa Italy in 1451. For all his life he grew up with a love for the sea. During the 15th century, it was almost impossible to get to Asia from Europe, but Columbus had a plan to sail around the continent of Africa to reach…

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    They’ve promised health benefits so that the diseases caused from overcrowding can seize but the government have gone back on their word. And because of this, infections like ear and eye are caused from overcrowding, and if left untreated can lead to trachoma which could cause blindness. Up to 60% of the Aboriginal children suffer from this. The government has also stopped their welfare checks leaving Instead to avoid criticism from the world on how the Australian government were treating…

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    “enable a small but nonetheless significant number of students to proceed to universities” and to “initiate special training programs for Ethiopians”. Furthermore the Italians set up a school for the large number of children who were suffering from “trachoma” which is a “chronic, contagious infection of the conjunctiva and cornea, characterized by the formation of granulations and scarring and caused by the bacterium” . One main introduction that was kept consistent was that the Italians…

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    Chemotherapy Chemotherapy sometimes involves the use of antibiotic drugs since it is basically defined as the use of chemicals or medication to treat diseases. However, this term is used to specifically refer to the medical processes that are geared toward the destruction of cancer cells. In some cases, the process involves using antibiotics and other medications to treat certain infections or illnesses that may arise as a result of the clinical processes toward destruction of cancer cells.…

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    Struggles Of Helen Keller

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    THE STRUGGLES HELEN KELLER OVERCAME Helen Keller is a remarkable woman. She was put through so much in her life and overcame obstacles that some might not understand. Reading her books and hearing the stories about how she slept and night and tossed and turned, it will give you a different perspective. Her life was filled with silence and darkness until Anne came along. Their friendship grew and grew; Anne helped Helen through her darkest hours and Helen did the same in return. Helen…

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    Its mid day on December 30,1988 parents were at the dinner table talking about how we should go to Ellis Island we all agreed so mom and dad where like Okay lets do it. We where all getting packed I was packing my Clothes and a Picture of my friends and family just in case we get stranded and we don't get to come back that is the only thing I'm scared of that I may not ever come back to my friends and family. It was getting late so I better go to bed so I could get up and time and we can catch…

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    mass destruction combined” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). In these community’s, hand washing and personal hygiene are nonexistent. The most popular diseases contracted by inadequate sanitation and hand washing needs are “diarrhea, schistosomiasis, trachoma and intestinal helminths” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). The World Health Organization states these harmful bacteria’s are responsible for 1.6 million deaths every year. Diarrhea is the most prominent disease contracted and takes the lives of…

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    Our littering habit: Cleanliness in our society is is not a practical habit.It is bound just in books papers and in oral practice.Its actual significance and application is missing.Just in a moment it is overlooked by any person who is exploring our moral values our culture our stander of living and our humanity.He could instantly make an opinion about us and can make and conclude hypothesis about our future.There are so many factors behind the scene…

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    It was 1884, when the Law of Religion was passed. The law didn't allow citizens of Poland to practice their own religion. My parents were furious, especially my father who was a preacher at the town Church of God. So, my parents allowed that my sister, Lena, and I would move to America with them. It was going to be a long journey, this I already knew. It was freezing outside and as much as I loved going to church I wasn't ready to walk forever to the train station in 20 degree weather all so I…

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