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Resin

2007-05-08T01:35:12Z

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A sticky, liquid substance that usually hardens when exposed to air.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc.

2000</ref>

==References==
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The Descent of Man

2007-05-08T01:34:55Z

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Charles Darwin wrote ''Descent of Man'' in 1871.

A quote from the work reads:

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"Civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate the savage races throughout the world ... The break between man and his nearest allies will then be wider, for it will intervene between man in a more civilized state, as we may hope, even than the Caucasian, and some ape as low as a baboon, instead of as now between the negro or Australian and the gorilla."
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Some believe the [[Theory of Evolution|evolutionary ideas]] have contributed to racism<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/racism.asp</ref><ref>http://www.icr.org/index.php?module=articles&action=view&ID=268</ref>.
However, anthropologists now discount any true distinguishing characteristics between different races of humans, and many have noted that everyone was racist in Darwin's sociological background. As such the book should not be called an advocation of racism, in the same way that Christianity does not support the views of certain disciples on White, or male supremacy.
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Prostate cancer

2007-05-08T01:34:40Z

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==Overview==
'''Prostate cancer''' is the '''most common''' [[cancer]] in American men (not including non-melanoma skin cancers, which are rarely serious). It causes significant illness and mortality.

==The Prostate==
[[Image:Prostatelocation.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Location of the prostate gland]]
The prostate gland is an organ present only in males. It lies just below the bladder, and the ''urethra'' (the tube that carries urine) runs directly through it. This fact is important in explaining many of the symptoms of the disease. The gland itself is part of the male reproduction system and participates in semen production. It is dependent on testosterone and other male hormones.

==Epidemiology==
The primary risk factors for prostate cancer are:
*Age: Prostate cancer is a disease primarily of older men. Most cases are diagnosed in men over 65 years old.
*Race: Prostate cancer is more common in African-Americans than in other American ethnic groups.
*Family history: if you have a brother or father with prostate cancer your risk is higher.

Approximately a quarter of a million men will be diagnosed each year, and about thirty thousand will die of the disease. However, prostate cancer can be a very slowly progressing disease, and many men die of other natural causes before their prostate cancer harms them.

==Symptoms & Diagnosis==
[[Image:Prostate_cancer.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Normal prostate, above, and cancerous prostate, below, compressing the urethra.]]
Prostate cancer is usually diagnosed by symptoms, by digital rectal exam, or by a blood test measuring a chemical called '''prostate specific antigen (PSA)'''.
Symptoms, when the occur, are related to the location of the gland, and often include:
*Difficulty with urination
*Frequent urination
*Urinary infections
*Erectile dysfunction
All of these symptoms can be normal signs of '''benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)''', and do not necessarily mean a man has cancer.

Diagnosis is usually made by ultrasound and biopsy of the gland.

==Treatment & Prognosis==
The treatment of prostate cancer is an area of very active research. Treatment of any particular patient depends on the particular tumor and the particular patient. Therapy may include radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy, or any combination of the above.
Prognosis is often quite good, in early prostate cancer, however, as stated above, the disease causes considerable illness and death in the U.S.

==References==

*Jemal, A, Siegel R; Ward E, et al. Cancer statistics, 2006. CA Cancer J Clin 2006; 56:106.
*U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2003 Incidence and Mortality (preliminary data). Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2006.
*http://www.cdc.gov

Oregon Health Plan

2007-05-08T01:34:07Z

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The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) was an early attempt by a state to establish its own form of universal health coverage. More recently the states of Massachusetts, Maine, and Illinois have launched different efforts to change their health coverage laws.

In 1989 Oregon passed laws in order to establish universal health coverage and employer mandate in the state. But universal coverage never happened and Oregon's uninsured population is now back to what it was before (about 17%). The employer mandates never occurred. Instead, Oregon expanded Medicaid to more people by offering (covering) fewer services. Oregon prioritized a list that ranked medical conditions and treatments based on its determination of effectiveness and "net benefit." Every two years the state legislature would draw a line in the list based on funds available, with Oregon Medicaid paying for everything above the line and nothing below. Oregon also placed Medicaid recipients into capitated managed care organizations.

At first OHP seemed to do well, with studies of 1994-1998 reflecting positively on the program. About 100,000 new people were covered each month, reducing Oregon's uninsurance rate from 18% (1992) to 11% (1996). Twice the voters approved referenda raising state cigarette taxes to fund the plan.

Then Oregon ran out of money for its plan, and began imposing premium requirements. In just two years 75% of those enrolled in OHP (now OHP2) dropped out. This was one of the biggest government failures in the country. Within four months, enrollment fell by nearly 40 percent, and more afterwards.
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The patients billed higher premiums for a shrinking benefit package. Coverage of dental care, outpatient mental health, medical supplies, prescription drugs and outpatient chemical dependency services were eliminated, though prescription drug coverage was later restored. Simplicity was also lost with the complex new rules of OHP2.

Ancient Terms ML

2007-05-08T01:33:08Z

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[[Abraham]]

[[Battle of Actium|Actium, Battle of]]

[[Acropolis]]

[[Battle of Adrianople|Adrianople, Battle of]]

[[Aesop]]

[[Aesop's Fables]]

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[[Age of Metal]]

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

2007-05-08T01:32:49Z

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The Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty or NPT was an agreement between countries that singed the treaty that there would be no more development or use of nuclear weapons. It also allowed for the surveillance of nuclear facilities by the IAEA also known as the International Atomic Energy Agency. This was singed by the United States, United Kingdom and Soviet Union and fifty-nine others on July 1, 1968. Other nations later singed onto this treaty. The only states that have chosen not to sing are Cuba, Israel, India, and Pakistan
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New International Version

2007-05-08T01:32:34Z

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The New International Version (NIV) of the Bible is a leading evangelical translation. More than one hundred scholars, beginning in the late 1960s, undertook the project of retranslating the Bible for the best extant (existing) originals in Hebrew and Greek texts. Their goal was that the translation be:<ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/index.php?action=getVersionInfo&vid=31#books&version=31;</ref>

:an Accurate, Beautiful, Clear, and Dignified translation suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing, and liturgical use. The translators were united in their commitment to the authority and infallibility of the Bible as God's Word in written form. They agreed that faithful communication of the meaning of the original writers demands frequent modifications in sentence structure (resulting in a "thought-for-thought" translation) and constant regard for the contextual meanings of words.

The International Bible Society (formerly the New York Bible Society) funded this project, and owns the copyright.<ref>http://www.ibs.org/</ref>

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Sati

2007-05-08T01:32:18Z

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'''Sati''' (also called ''suttee'') is custom of [[Hinduism]] by which a widow kills herself by throwing herself onto her husband’s funeral pyre. This form of [[suicide]] is primarily performed in [[India]].The practice probably originated sometime around A.D. 400.
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Biology Terms O

2007-05-08T01:32:04Z

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Chile (Capsicum)

2007-05-08T01:31:47Z

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[[Image:Chilesale.jpg |right|thumb|250px| Freshly harvested chiles being sold by bulk]]
[[Image:Chileroast.jpg |right|thumb|250px| These large roasters dot the New Mexican landscape in the fall where freshly purchased Chile is roasted by the millions of pounds]]
'''Chile''' is the name applied to a [[species]] of Capsicum peppers grown in the [[Rio Grande valley]] in [[New Mexico]]. Chile is in the same [[family]] as the [[jalapeño]] but is a distinct and unique species with a distinct and unique taste. It is used ubiquitously in New Mexican cuisine as a spice and flavoring agent. It ranges from very mild to extremely hot. It is often joked by locals that the food is just an excuse for the chile. It comes in two varieties the unripe form of the plant called green chile and the ripened form of the plant called red Chile. If both green chile and red chile are used it is referred to as Christmas (a reference to the color combination).

The skin of the chile is tough and irritating so is removed before consumption. It is also almost never consumed raw. Traditionally the chile is flame roasted and most commercial producers will flame roast it before freezing and packaging. The plant is harvested in October and is sold by the pound across the state from both road side stands and major commercial venues like [[Walmart]]. Chile roasters set up giant roasters outside of shops where consumers can have the chile roasted, usually free of charge. These roasting stations pop up all over the place during October so the smell of roasting chile is closely associated with fall in the state.
This species of chile is only grown in the Rio Grande valley and is not used much outside of that region. It requires extremely dry and hot weather to grow. A unique species of bacteria attacks the plant, it is theorized that the unique chemical agent that gives chile its kick evolved in response to this bacterial agent.

[[Hatch, New Mexico]] is the largest agricultural producer of chile and Hatch Chile is considered some of the best by chile aficionados.

Chile is also highly addictive, it is believed that the endorphine released in response to the spicy flavor is the source of this addiction. Regardless those born and raised on chile can experience intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms if they stop consuming it. Chile is so popular that it usually must be included as a menu option at any restaurant in the state. It is used on [[hamburgers]], [[pasta]], [[omelette's]], [[sandwiches]], [[soup]], [[salad]] and hundreds of other traditional and non-traditional dishes. Franchise stores such as [[Subway]] and [[McDonald's]] get special permission from the franchise headquarters to include it on their menu as a local option.