Abstract The paper discusses the health claims associated with aromatherapy and comments that these claims are contested by the medical community. The paper notes that the interesting aspect of the phenomena is that even when in conflict with conventional medicine, aromatherapy continues to expand in use. The paper also notes the growth of the aromatherapy industry, despite the substantial range of unfounded claims that are associated with aromatherapy's benefits. The paper continues by warning that claiming medical use is dangerous and illegal, as it can misdirect a person suffering from a serious medical problem to a solution that will do little more than make her home and and body smell nice. The paper concludes that regulating such services is difficult, as the industry is frequently left to self-regulation, which usually consists of minimal disclaimers following the "medical" claims even if it is true that there are natural substances that have legitimate therapeutic value.
From the Paper "Though the blood brain barrier makes, direct brain absorption doubtful, it is likely absorbed by the olfactory circulation and sense and then if there is any effect on the brain it is through these mechanisms, not as a direct elemental addition to the brain. The work, attempts to stress that the only needed validity to such treatment is the proof that "We have all entered a room and smelt a distinct aroma that has made us feel good or totally uncomfortable." Though anecdotal evidence is fine for the development of products that are not claimed to cure diseases a list offered by one company includes: "depression, sex-drive problems, bronchitis, athlete's foot, high blood pressure, cystitis, head lice," as diseases that can be cured by essential oils."
Abstract This paper examines the physics behind gun silencers, whose task it is is to take an explosive discharge of hot gases, which is the result of a controlled explosion in a tiny space, and eliminate the sound. It provides a brief biography of Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the machine gun, gas motor, mouse trap, and the first firearm silencer / noise suppressor, and the history of the development of the silencer over the years. It also discusses the dynamics of the gasses created in the explosion and evaluates the dynamics of an effective gun silencer design.
Outline
Sound Dynamics
Gas Dynamics
Gun Silencer Design
Disclaimer
From the Paper "The explosion which is caused by igniting the powder in a fire arm munitions creates not only compressed air waves, and thus sound, but the explosion also introduces an additional volume of gas into the gun barrel which must also be diminished if the silencer is to effectively muzzle the sound. The gases take up volume in the barrel, increasing the speed at which the air travels. The additional gases also compress the air. So the explosion contributed to the sound in both of the ways described in the table above. In order to counteract these forces, the gas volume, and the compression level of the gasses must both be diminished."
Abstract The paper examines the literature on Cleopatra, finding sources that disclaim the legends of her beauty. The paper discusses Plutarch's literature on Cleopatra and the images he creates of her. The writer proposes that it was her charm, rather than her beauty that captivated Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. The paper concludes that it was her mind that made her special, as she used her wits to save Egypt and charm Rome's leaders.
From the Paper "In fact, contemporary images of Cleopatra found on coins of the time as well as statuary, seem to suggest a woman with rather harsh, masculine features, including a long, hooked nose and a matronly face. Cleopatra, in fact, bore many of the same features as her ancestors; portraits and statues of her relatives reveal that the long, hooked nose was a family trait."
Abstract This paper examines the alternative approaches in leadership in Venezuela and America. The paper explains that the notion of leadership has an extremely complex meaning and it implies anything from deciding upon the most insignificant issues up to making life threatening decisions. The paper looks at how Venezuela's leader is a controversial person, with numerous disclaimers and even more advocates. The paper then points out that Venezuela is a highly populist country that is divided between a few extremely wealthy individuals and great masses of poor people. The paper also examines how the United States of America is currently the world's largest nation, being run by the globe's most influential man: George W. Bush.
Outline:
Abstract
Leadership in Venezuela:
- Cultural Forces
- Economic Forces
- Technological Forces
- Political Forces
Leadership in the U.S.:
- Cultural Forces
- Economic Forces
- Technological Forces
- Political Forces
Conclusions
From the Paper "Venezuela is a highly populist country. It is divided between few extremely wealthy individuals and great masses of poor people. However, the South American country possesses enormous resources - Venezuela is one of the 17 megadiverse countries of the globe - the revenues from exploiting those resources have failed to aid the poor. Many rulers have attempted to narrow the gap between Venezuela's poor and wealthy, but up until present times, they have all failed. The most frequently desire met amongst the country's population is that of alleviating the huge financial discrepancy between the two social classes."
Tags: socialism, economics, politics, George, Bush
