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Waters Demise

Submitted by paoli.roman on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 9:57pm

Waters Demise

Cause and Affect: Intentionality as First Mover?

Submitted by Doug Blank on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 6:00pm

I hope in this discussion to explore the notion of "intentionality" and how we, as complex, evolving systems, can make sense of it.

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: The Role of Class and Institution in Obesity and Diabetes

Submitted by achiles on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:14pm

Biology 103 Web Paper 3

Anna Chiles

Biology 103

Professor Grobstein

Web Paper 3 due 12/2/09

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: The Role of Class and Institution in Obesity and Diabetes

Recently, a traditionally black Pennsylvania university, Lincoln University, has made news due to a new school rule: any freshman with a Body Mass Index (BMI)[1] of 30 or above has until graduation to take ‘Fitness for Life,’ a health and phy

Why is water essential to life

Submitted by sophie b. on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:05pm

Biology 103 Web Paper 3

Sophie Balis-Harris 12/1/09

Why is water essential to life?

Nearly two months ago a satellite called Lcross crashed into the moon’s surface as part of a NASA experiment attempting to find water on the moon. The Lcross scientists hoped that locating and studying water on the moon will significantly aid in our understanding of the environment and conditions of the moon (1).

Cause and affect: intentionality as first mover?

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:48am

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The Emergence of Form, Meaning, and Aesthetics

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Cause and Affect: Intentionality as First Mover?

Doug Blank
3 December 2009

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How Have Our Ancestors Shaped Female Mate Selection?

Submitted by Kalyn on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:33am

Biology 103 Web Paper 3

How has evolution shaped mate preferences for human females? Everyday women are subconsciously drawn to specific key signals when looking for a mate. The traits females find attractive go back to the time of our prehistoric ancestors. The biological need to reproduce healthy children was the driving force that determined a favorable mate from an unfavorable mate. Because reproduction was a priority it came to be that highly sought after mates were ones that possessed strong indicators of healthy genes.