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AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks (monomers) of proteins Two individual amino acids can be linked to form a larger molecule, with the...
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A Threesome-not
My mother and father were both in their seventies, living alone in their own home and, fortunately, reasonably self-sufficient. Of...
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United States of America - Bill of Rights
The new United States of America adopted the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution,The conventions of a...
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Articles of Confederation
(The first Constitution drafted and ratified by the 13 colonies) 1st President of the Continental Congress, Samuel Huntington Passed by...
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AMENDMENTS TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Amendment I.* *The first ten Amendments (Bill of Rights) were ratified effective December 15, 1791. Congress shall make no law respecting...
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BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR) (Calculate Your BMI HERE)
Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body needs to maintain normal function while at rest. If you can increase your basal...
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WHY HANG BANANAS?
Why hang your bananas? It prevents bruising and it also decreases the chance of exposing the banana flesh to oxygen, which will only...
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Quicktip: Busy schedule?
Recent research indicates shorter more intense workouts are more effective than previously prescribed long duration lower intensity...
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BALANCE EXERCISES
Balance exercise: Do some or all of these exercises every day for best results. For those with balance problems initially, have someone...
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Computer Software Engineers
Computer software engineers are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next ten years. Very good opportunities...
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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Employment is expected to grow much faster than average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong background in...
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Medical Assistants
About 6 out of 10 medical assistants work in offices of physicians. Some medical assistants are trained on the job, but many complete 1-...
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Physicians Assistant
Significant Points Physician assistant programs usually last at least 2 years; admission requirements vary by program, but many require...
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Network Systems Analysts
As computer applications expand, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are projected to be the among the...
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BRAKES 101
Poor brakes may make it difficult for you to stop the car. Brake related defects pose serious problems to your car. You should properly...
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NEVER use Cruise Control while Driving in the Rain
NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON. If the cruise control is on when your car begins to hydro-plane and your tires lose...
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ROAD DIVIDER LINES
The Single Broken line, The solid line with no break, The large lines separated by a large gap or wide solid line(s). Do you know what...
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SEAT BELT LAW
Even if your vehicle is equipped with air bags, always wear your seat belt. If you don't, you may not be in the right position to benefit...
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CELL PHONES
They are convenient, they are time servers, they are wonderful in an emergency and they are a DEATHLY DISTRACTION, while driving. The...
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FRONT END ALIGNMENT BASICS
Normal wear and road conditions can take their toll on your car’s steering and suspension system, possibly throwing the alignment...
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