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    Genetically Modified (GM) food are foods that come from or contain genetically modified organisms (Maghari, B.M, Ardekani, A.M, 2011). Currently in Australia, only genetically modified plants are approved. Genetically modified foods has many benefits to society however there are also downsides to this technology. An advantage of using GM foods is that genetically modified foods will reduce production costs and make food more affordable for consumers. Genetic modification to crops has improved the

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    measurement system based on mathematics and the human body. The height of a man with raised arm can be divided into parts that determine its position in space, his feet, his navel, his head, his fingers. These three intervals provide a range of the golden ratio. Le Corbusier is one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. In this essay, i would like to verify about the similarity concept that be used in this both building, there were Villa Savoye and Notre Dame du

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    The Golden Ratio and Symmetry in Facial Beauty What is beauty? Is it perceived by whoever looks upon the person, or is it some mathematical formula that can be scientifically explained and proved by fact? By researching the topic of perceived beauty and observing multiple proofs, experiments, and photographs it has been concluded that the “perfect face” can be found within the golden ratio. While the quote “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” speaks a truth, so does the golden ratio in determining

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    The position of women in the ancient world have always been portrayed in a bad light. Women were thought to be manipulative, submissive, and weak compared to men. These roles of women have been handed down history. Women bought into this because it was a way for them to gain power. Power in the ancient world was a means for securing a safe life for women and their family. Women would manipulate others in order to gain power for their sons and husbands. The reason for this was because if their male

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    Genetically modified organisms, also known as GMO’s, are important to today’s society because they bring more food to more people at a cheaper price. If a crop is a GMO, it means that its DNA sequence has been altered in a lab. When seeds are genetically altered in this way, it is to inject a certain characteristic that is not present in the traditional plant into the DNA. Usually, this characteristic is to make the crop more susceptible to fertilizer and pesticides, or to sustain harsh weather conditions

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    We the people of the People’s Republic of China became a republic in 1912. The country is one of the largest country in the eastern hemisphere, and it possesses a long, rich, and prosperous history. The nation is the fourth-largest country in size, but the largest in population, with 1.8 billion people residing within the borders. Unfortunately, it leaves a limited amount of food. Accordingly, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are necessary.     A genetically modified organism (GMO, also known

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    For some, coming of age is a time of obstacles and success in a young youth's life. It involves a number of trials that is needed to overcome to become mature. Although, obstacles are not the only features that a young adolescents will encounter. The journey will happen beginning with successes and triumphs that will come to the shaping of who they are to become. One can simply presume that the occurrence taking place in the world would have a strong impact on how an adolescent comes of age. The

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    insect resistance which means farmer does not need acute pesticide to the crops. Therefore, GM food can provide advantage to human health by reduce pesticide need. GM food also can furnish nutrition that human require, "Among the most well known is Golden Rice-genetically enhanced with added beta carotene,

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    The Golden retriever is one of the most versatile dogs in the world. They are beautiful, intelligent, and very talented. People often find them lovable, irresistible, cute and cuddly. Golden retrievers are considered to be excellent in companionship with children, being reliable, safe, and intelligent. They are appropriate for living in both an apartment or house. More so than ever, their personalities are perfectly wonderful, considered to be clever, tender, nice tempered and well mannered. Golden

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    A common theme found in both, Campbell McGrath’s Shannon and Apuleius’ The Golden Ass, is facing the consequences for venturing into the unknown. George Shannon and Lucius come face to face with unique obstacles, for instance George’s narrative long struggle to acquire any form of comestible sustenance or Lucius being faced with the seemingly immoral task to murder a woman by having sexual intercourse with her when he is in donkey form, that they must overcome. They used their pride and determination

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