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This paper discusses the Controlled Substance Act and how it should be modified to reflect the decriminalization of marijuana.

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"Drug Abuse and Control: This statute identifies the penalties associated with possession of ... kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of marijuana or or more marijuana plants regardless of weight. Revoking this law would have some significant effects among which reducing the stigmatization of marijuana users and distributers or growers eliminating..."

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This paper summarized the research literature that examines the effects of alcohol on automatic and controlled memory processes and than proposes a research design that will expand on the previous research. The proposed research utilizes an experimental approach. The research design will determine if there is a dose response relationship between alcohol and memory.

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Running head: ALCOHOL EFFECTING MEMORY IN ADULTS Effects of Alcohol on Controlled and Automatic Memory Processes in Middle Aged and Older Adult Men and Women Using a Process-Dissociation Procedure Name University Introduction: Previous research investigating the effects of alcohol consumption on cognitive processes generally concludes that alcohol consumption adversely effects memory and cognitive abilities. As noted by Kirchner & Sayette

Tags:alcohol, controlled memory, automatic memory

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The paper discusses the controlled burning at Yellowstone National Park where environmentalists were accused of having too much of a hands-off policy in terms of looking after and burning Yellowstone. The paper looks at the argument that if controlled burning spirals into an uncontrolled fire, it can damage rather than aid the general ecosystem of flora and fauna. The paper then considers the other point of view that the reason for the severity of such recent fires is the lack of small, controlled burnings, not an excess of them.

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"Controlled burning is a fairly routine part of park maintenance at Yellowstone National Park. Controlled burning has been used as a tool of wildlife conservation in the past, as a way of promoting a greater diversity and abundance of plants and animals in conservation parks such as Yellowstone. Controlled burning is seen as a way of being 'more' rather than less close or similar to nature and how nature regulates species diversity. "Most wildlife biologists (at least in the west) love to see small, controlled fires burning in areas of potential wildlife habitat -especially where a mosaic type burn can occur that leaves gaps in the burn of unburned fuel. These gaps provide the cover for wildlife that can still enjoy the benefits of the burn (new growth, nutrient release, etc.). Wildlife thrives on new growth after a controlled burn" (Albright 2000). Burning, responsibly controlled by fire officials, can make for a better environment for new plant and animal species."

Tags:ecosystem, wood, forests, weeds, grass, wind

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This paper examines how placebo studies of drugs and surgical procedures have become standardized to the point that few people think to question the ethical basis of such studies. It argues in favor of the potential and actual damage that can be caused by placebo studies and provides numerous examples that support this position, including studies that have utilized placebos to harmful effects, as well as studies that have specifically researched the efficacy, ethical as well as practical, of placebo studies. It also examines the common themes and assertions among these examples.

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"Third, there are concerns about the ability of all subjects to fully understand the terms of the study. For example, people who have intelligence levels that are less than adequate to understand the logical implications of a double-blind study can be put at risk. So can people who speak languages other than the one(s) spoken by the researchers. Although translators can be utilized, the old adage that "something gets lost in the translation" was never more applicable than to such situations. Furthermore, there have been numerous historical examples of times when particularly vulnerable populations were recruited for placebo studies either against their true, voluntary consent (i.e. because they were incarcerated or institutionalized) or without their true voluntary consent (i.e. they had no idea what was happening)."

Tags:drugs, blind, hiv, aids

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"Pen Computing


At first, the idea of using a pen for computing may seem like a giant step backwards in the age of technology, but the first generation of pen-controlled machines show interesting promise to those with specialized needs. Pen computers have received enthusiastic publicity, and according to many, will finally bring computer capability to people who are afraid of computers. What are pen computers exactly, and what are their capabilities? What are their strengths and weaknesses? It is the purpose of this paper to answer these questions and provide an overview of the currently available hardware and software in pen computers.


If one can imagine the childhood toy, Etch A Sketch, this is a conceptual beginning. Pen computers, in a rudimentary way..."

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An examination of inflation from ancient time to the modern era, and how American economic policy-makers attempt to control it.

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"Conflict between the Interests of Debtors and Creditors causes inflation. The history of money is one of unceasing conflict between the interests of debtors, who seek to enlarge the quantity of money and who seek busily to find acceptable substitutes, and the interests of creditors, who seek to maintain or increase the value of money by limiting its supply, by refusing substitutes or accepting them with great reluctance, and generally trying in all sorts of ways to safeguard the quality of money."

Tags:banking, markets, money

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In support of the use of placebo-controlled clinical trials studies for the benefits of AZT (Azidothymidine) for HIV will be used as an example. AZT is a common drug that has benefited from placebo-controlled clinical trials. AZT has been confirmed to prolong the lives of HIV/AODS infected patients by placebo-controlled clinical trials. HIV is a serious medical condition which depends on active treatment for remission. Being without active treatment during enrolment in a placebo-controlled clinical trial puts the patient at risk. As long as strict adherence is maintained in following the Declaration of Helsinki ethical principles the decision of the patient to enter into the trial is not up for ethical debate. The patient has a right to make choices regarding their treatment (Sugarman, 2004, p. 29-35; Lin, et al., 2002, p. 739-741).

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Running Head: ETHICAL PLACEBO CONTROL TRIALS A'A Ethics can be Upheld in Placebo Control Trails Placebo Control Trial YOUR NAME YOUR UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT Over the past decade or so researchers have argued that placebo controlled trials are unethical. These types of trials are deemed unethical when there is a known effective therapy available to the patient for the

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This paper provides a brief literature review and "talking points" on the topic of alcoholism and controlled drinking. According to the paper, some researchers believe that controlled drinking is a more effective strategy than is abstinence. This is attributed to the presence of alcohol in multiple aspects of daily life. It stresses the point that a reformed alcoholic will frequently be exposed to others who are drinking, and will subsequently feel pressures to drink.

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"Some researchers believe that controlled drinking is a more effective strategy than is abstinence. This is attributed to the presence of alcohol in multiple aspects of daily life. A reformed alcoholic will frequently be exposed to others who are drinking, and will subsequently feel pressures to drink. Additionally, there are questions concerning the feasibility of total abstinence when the alcoholic has defined this substance as a coping mechanism for dealing with problems, and this makes it extremely difficult for an alcoholic to completely sever themselves from the coping tool without making them vulnerable to relapse in moments of weakness. It has been proposed that controlled drinking is a strategy that will help circumvent these issues while also allowing the alcoholic to impose controls over their abuse of alcohol. "

Tags:controlled, drinking, summary

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This paper analyzes King Lear's transformation of character in William Shakespeare's tragic play, "King Lear." It shows how King Lear's all-too-human reaction to disrespect from within his own family forces a metamorphoses, a turning point, that transforms a controlling man into one who is controlled. The paper discusses the progression of the play and of the power of the character of King Lear.

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"Unfortunately, Lear does not realize that he has made terrible decisions until his entire kingdom crashes down upon him. Only after he has lost all of his power and land does Lear recognize the fallacy of his judgment and change his character into a caring human being. The loss of one's power base and one's possessions in the later years in life is a typical transformation that takes place for the elderly. They must rely on their children to care for them with their best interests at heart. The failure of children to consider the best interests of aging parents can be disheartening to the aging person. The parent becomes the child, but often cannot successfully fulfill that role. Like Lear, they die of a broken heart."

Tags:metamorphoses, power, aging

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This paper considers various elements of diabetes and how this dreaded disease can be controlled. Specifically, the paper examines things such as diet and the unpleasant side effects of diabetes such as amputation the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes. It also discusses the relationship between cardiovascular disease and diabetes and finally the steps that can be taken to slow the progress of diabetes in individuals.

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"The following paper will look at various elements of diabetes and how this dreaded disease can be controlled. Specifically, the next several pages will look at the ensuing things: diet (and the obvious importance of diet); the relationship of diabetes to amputation (particularly lower limb amputation); the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes; the relationship between cardiovascular disease and diabetes; and the steps that can be taken to slow the progress of diabetes in individuals - or even ameliorate the condition these individuals find themselves in. In the..."

Tags:diabetes, fatal, treatment