...The purpose of this experiment was to see if there was sexual dimorphism in the feeding structure (jaw bite and skull length) of Arctic foxes between males and females. Our results showed that, in fact, there was a correlation as both p-values for the RAOT and the MA from the t-test came out less than 0.05. The mechanical advantage and the RAOT were larger in the males than that of females. The causes for evolution of sexual dimorphism in Arctic foxes can be explained through three hypotheses; sexual selection, reproductive role division (dimorphic niche), and competition for food availability. Darwin’s theory states how sexual selection contributes to sexual dimorphism and has shown the occurrence of competition between males and their prey...
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...The Comparison of JAWS And Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Some films often have themes and messages in them that are only relevant to the time the film was made. One such example is the movie Jaws, which depicts a shark as the main antagonist. For its time the movie was incredibly successful playing upon the fears people had of sharks while swimming. However with awareness of the planet increasing and people understanding that sharks are endangered species which humans are invading their habitat in the first place, movies like Jaws are less acceptable. This is the reason why most rip off movies of Jaws are these terrible B grade movies. The only way a movie like this could exist in this current time is by having a really far out plot like a mutated or genetically modified shark terrorizing everyone. The focus of this essay will compare Jaws (1975) to Free Willy 2 (1995). The focus is on the treatment of animals and how they are represented in these two films. As well as this other events such as what happened between these two periods will be looked at to understand not only how both films are different but why they are different. Jaws was originally made in 1975 by director Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is a good example of a director who has perfect timing to releasing a film at a time when the public wants it. Due to the films success and the nature of Spielberg means that Jaws is an expression of the society’s conscious and articulates the current fears and trends...
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...confident it was the correct decision. Last year, my son’s dentist suggested he visit an orthodontist because he noticed he had an overbite and spacing issues. After evaluating several different orthodontists, conducting orthodontic research, and consulting with friends and family, I decided to have my son visit a local orthodontist for an evaluation. The orthodontist stated my son needed orthodontic treatment soon due to his small jaw size and overbite. His upper jaw was not growing enough and he would have problems with his permanent teeth coming in. Additionally, he was having issues with his breathing and chewing. Apparently, it is beneficial to start orthodontic treatment before all permanent teeth have come in (after age 6) and before jaw bones complete growing. It minimizes complications, discomfort, length of treatment and cost. Additionally, teeth will be more functionally healthy and stable. The treatment plan comes in two phases: Phase 1 (orthodontist places expander in upper teeth to make room for permanent teeth, thereby developing jaw, cost $4000, 14 month treatment time) and Phase 2 (install braces for proper tooth alignment, cost unknown, treatment time...
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...1960 Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 'Psycho' was initially received sceptically by audiences and critics, however it eventually received outstanding box office returns and is now regarded as a pioneer in the evolution and development of thriller films. The explicit nature of the film set new boundaries for violence and sexuality in film. A majority of this film's success has, however, come since the death of Hitchcock in 1980, with a TV show, multiple sequels and spin offs, and a remake of the original movie all stemming from the 1960 version. The dark and realist nature of the film was previously unexplored by film makers and directors alike, which optimized the effectiveness of 'Psycho' as its thrilling and horrific connotations attracted audiences. The production of 'Psycho', and its success among certain audiences, acted as a catalyst for thriller films' induction into the mainstream film industry. Following its success, several thriller films were produced, with varying degrees of success, many of which boasted aspects which strongly emulated aspects of 'Psycho'. Jaws - 1975 Directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Jaws' depicts the story of a coastal U.S community which is plagued by the terror of a great white shark. Growing increasingly, a policeman, a marine biologist and angered fishermen set out to stop it. The film incorporates a variety of camera shots and editing...
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...IMPLANT DENTISTRY / VOLUME 20, NUMBER 5 2011 331 Identification and Treatment of Bisphosphonate-Associated Actinomycotic Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Cameron Y. S. Lee, DMD, MD, PHD,* Francis D. Pien, MD, MPH,† and Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, PHD, MBA‡ isphosphonates (BPs) are a pharmacologic class of synthetic analogs of inorganic pyrophosphate that has an affinity for calcium.1 They are used in the treatment of various malignant and benign metabolic conditions, such as hypercalcemia of malignancy; Paget’s disease of bone; multiple myeloma; and metastases from distant sites such as breast, thyroid, prostate glands, and lung. The oral form of BPs is indicated in the management of osteoporosis, fibrous dysplasia, and most recently, osteogenesis imperfecta in the pediatric population.2,3 Currently, there are 5 bisphosphonates in clinical use: alendronate (Fosamax; Merck, Whitehouse Station, NJ), risedronate (Actonel; Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati, OH), ibandronate (Boniva; Roche Pharmaceuticals, Nutley, NY), zoledronate (Zometa; Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ), and pamidronate (Aredia; Novartis Pharmaceuticals). All 5 medications differ in their binding affinity to bone, potency, and duration.2–5 B Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) is a condition characterized by necrotic exposed bone in the jaws of patients receiving intravenous or oral bisphosphonate therapy. A review of the medical and dental literature reveals that the pathoetiology of ONJ remains...
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...Evidence-Based Dentistry Stabilization Splint Therapy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Myofascial Pain: A Systematic Review Ziad Al-Ani, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Robin J. Gray, B.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D., M.F.G.D.P.; Stephen J. Davies, B.D.S., M.D.Sc., D.G.D.P.; Philip Sloan, B.D.S., Ph.D., F.R.C. Path. F.D.S.; Anne-Marie Glenny, B.Sc., M.Med.Sci. Abstract: The aim of this review is to establish the effectiveness of stabilization splint (SS) therapy in reducing symptoms in patients with myofascial pain. Searching of electronic databases, handsearching of relevant key journals, and screening of reference lists of included studies were undertaken. There was no language restriction, and unpublished research was sought. The selection criteria were randomized controlled trials comparing splint therapy to either no treatment or another active treatment. Data extraction and validity assessment were carried out independently and in duplicate. Studies were grouped according to treatment type. Twenty potentially relevant Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) were identified. Only twelve met the inclusion criteria. There is insufficient evidence either for or against the use of stabilization splint therapy over other active interventions for the treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain. However, it appears that stabilization splint therapy may be beneficial for reducing pain severity at rest and on palpation and depression when compared to no treatment. The authors suggested the need...
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...which other film makers would run away from, as is evident from movies like Jaws, Jurassic park and Artificial Intelligence. As is also evident from Spielberg’s work are his innovation and what he has added to global cinema. The scope of his film making at times cannot be put into words. For instance he is one of the pioneers of CGI (computer generated imagery), a prime example of these are his films like ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘E.T the extraterrestrial’. He made such movies at a time, when computer generated graphics were merely a source of comic relief, and looked very fake and cheap. He actually, made incredibly good use of the, at the time limited technology available to him and made it look good, realistic and appealing on screen. Spielberg has also been a pioneer in the sense that he has always looked to make unique films, i.e. topics that haven’t been tapped before and his work does not stick to any particular genre. For example his array of work includes movies like ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Saving Private Ryan’, ‘Indiana Jones’, ‘War of the Worlds’, ‘E.T’, ‘Jaws’ and ‘Tintin’. So he has been exploring through various categories like Action, Science fiction, Adventure, Drama etc. Producing some movies where it is Man vs. Beast, Man vs. Nature or Man vs. Man. He makes use of a very dramatic shooting style in his films, which have also won multiple awards over the years, which reflects his phenomenal success over the years. Notably, academy awards for ‘Saving Private Ryan’, ‘Schindlers...
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...turn that into an actual product or service that will benefit customers. In an article he wrote for BusinessNewsDaily, Fusion92 vice president of innovation Jacob Beckley said while innovation might have slightly different meanings depending on the industry, its core is universal. "It embodies the improvement of something that has come before," Beckley wrote. "It is the evolution of convenience, efficiencyand effectiveness." The companies that do this best, according to Beckley, are the ones that will ultimately have sustained success. "In the vast sea of innovation, companies that take the largest risk, close the biggest gaps and identify the newest opportunities are rewarded with the title of true innovators and leaders by their consumers and peers," he said. "These true innovators are setting themselves apart from any and all competition." The majority of business professionals agree that innovation is critical to their success....
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...Importance of communication Effective communication is essential to the success of any business organization. Since the world is becoming a global village it is of utmost importance to effectively communicate within and outside of an organization. However, due to large organizational sizes and tall organizational structures it becomes difficult to get any message across. This creates boundaries in the organization, internally in terms of various departments and externally in terms of customers. To overcome this dilemma, in the video Messages that Stick', Professor Chip Heath emphasizes on the importance of making the point stick rather than just getting the message across and explains how to go about it. Professor Heath commences his lecture with focus on urban legends, that is, myths and stories. Urban legends have been stuck in peoples' minds and have persisted over decades, spanning over cultural boundaries. For instance, the story of the dead girl who appears on a dark eerie roadside is known almost world over, yet in different situations. In the American version, the man who finds the girl is in a car. In the European version, the car is replaced by a carriage. Whereas in the Chinese version, the mode of transport is believed to be a horse. The professor explains that urban legends succeed even though they lack many advantages that organizational messages have. They do not have support from top management. They do not have advertising budgets, or public relation...
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...Effective communication is essential to the success of any business organization. Since the world is becoming a global village it is of utmost importance to effectively communicate within and outside of an organization. However, due to large organizational sizes and tall organizational structures it becomes difficult to get any message across. This creates boundaries in the organization, internally in terms of various departments and externally in terms of customers. To overcome this dilemma, in the video Messages that Stick', Professor Chip Heath emphasizes on the importance of making the point stick rather than just getting the message across and explains how to go about it. Professor Heath commences his lecture with focus on urban legends, that is, myths and stories. Urban legends have been stuck in peoples' minds and have persisted over decades, spanning over cultural boundaries. For instance, the story of the dead girl who appears on a dark eerie roadside is known almost world over, yet in different situations. In the American version, the man who finds the girl is in a car. In the European version, the car is replaced by a carriage. Whereas in the Chinese version, the mode of transport is believed to be a horse. The professor explains that urban legends succeed even though they lack many advantages that organizational messages have. They do not have support from top management. They do not have advertising budgets, or public relation assistants. They often arouse...
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...Mid-June, 1993 a film that would win 27 awards including a Grammy, BAFTA, and an Academy award was released. This film would explode the box office bringing in $357.1 million and become the first stepping-stone in the Jurassic Park franchise. The forth Jurassic Park instalment, Jurassic World, has arrived prompting the old audiences to revisit the original jaw dropping instalment, Jurassic Park. The film’s success was inevitable once the internationally acclaimed director of Jaws and ET was on board; the film was bound for the stars. The suspense king (Steven Spielberg) brought just that, suspense, not leaving one second for the audience to catch their breath. Spielberg used his famous peek-a-boo move only showing snippets of the T-Rex for most of the film, before releasing the entire life size dinosaur onto our screen leaving the audience captivated...
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...IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS JUSTIN WILLIAM KING, ) ) Plaintiff. ) ) ) v. ) ) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. ) ) Defendant. ) ____________________________________) COMPLAINT Comes Now the plaintiff, Justin King, by and through his attorney, states as follows: PARTIES AND JURISDICTION 1. Plaintiff, for all times mentioned herein, was and is a resident of Cook County, State of Illinois. 2. Defendant is a corporation with is principal place of business in Missouri and carries on business in Illinois. This court has subject matter jurisdiction over the claims presented in this complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 because plaintiff is a resident of Illinois and the defendant is a citizen of Illinois and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, exclusive of fees and costs. Personal jurisdiction and venue are proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391 because the acts of defendant caused harm to plaintiff in Ford County, in Northern District of Illinois. COUNT I: ________ On April 8, 2011, plaintiff was traveling south on Interstate 57 just south of Chicago traveling on a motorcycle going about 60-65 MPH when a beer truck comes up behind him and flashes his lights. The client then moves into the right lane and shortly after beer cases fall off the truck and the client starts to swerve to miss the cases. On the occasion in question, defendant...
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...The symbiosis with which the blockbuster and the independent film have coexisted for the past fifty years is the result of taking advantage of each other’s success to survive. Hollywood’s blockbuster era is traditionally held to have begun with Stephan Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws however without the George Lucas helmed success that was Star Wars two years later, it is unclear how long it would have taken studio execs to figure out the formula for blockbuster success. The formula thus devised continues to be used every summer since with success to this day. Although these two trend setters were relatively low budget for their time, the traditional definition of a blockbuster movie is of a high-budget production, mass marketed with associated merchandising and tie-ins. It is interesting to note that with summer becoming the de facto rule for these type of release, recent mega-blockbusters, such as this year’s Last Jedi have been released out of season to both thin out the competition created by summer blockbuster season, as well as giving that competition, in the form of competing...
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...While CPAP treatment is considered 100% effective for those who are able to tolerate it, a good percentage of people are intolerant to it or are non-compliant. Studies have shown compliance rates as high as 95% with Oral Appliance Therapy. A recent study of sleep apnea patients using Oral Appliance Therapy showed that between 31 to 53 months after treatment initiation, treatment remained effective. Daytime sleepiness, fatigue severity and quality of life also remained improved. Back to the Top How do Sleep Apnea appliances work? Oral appliances for sleep apnea work by moving the lower jaw (and tongue) forward and slightly open while you sleep. This movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, and keeps the tongue from collapsing into the airway, thus preventing most obstruction during sleep. The appliances also prevent the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them, which is the major source of snoring. Sleep Apnea Treatment Back to the Top What is CPAP Treatment? CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, is a treatment that uses a continuous stream of mild air pressure to keep your airways...
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...auteur and today I am going to prove it. I will show you through his use of themes, subject matter, visual style, Collaborations, and Institutions. Steven Allan Spielberg was born to parents Arnold and Leahanni Spielberg. The older brother to three younger sisters, Spielberg began experimenting with film in his early teens making movies he would show at his family house. At 13, Spielberg was already showing glimpses of future greatness, even winning a prize for his 40-minute war film 'Escape to Nowhere'. The family often moved with his father's job and it was at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizona that he produced his first feature-length film, 'Firelight', a science fiction movie with a budget of $400. Foreshadowing his future success, the film turned a tidy $100 profit after it was shown at a local theatre. After his parents divorced, Spielberg moved to California with his father. He repeatedly applied to the UCLA...
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