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Having graduated from The State University of New York College at Fredonia, New York with degrees in both the Geological and Biological Sciences, Steven J. Wamback has worked as a biologist, geologist, and environmental scientist on various

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Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore All about vampires and vampirism: 1 of 15

About Vampires: VAMPIRES: Fact or Fiction? The myths and legends about vampires have been part of culture for centuries. What exactly are vampires? What is it about them that has made them so famous and immortalized in both the entertainment industry and everyday society? What is it about the concept of vampirism that has pe...
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Preserving wetlands: A natural security issue: 1 of 10

Wetlands ecosystems and habitats are protected as "Waters of The United States" under The Clean Water Act just the same as lakes, rivers, and ocean shores. Wetlands serve as important resources, not only to the plants and creatures which inhabit them, but to humans as well. For in addition to their aesthetic, ecologic, and r...
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Life's origin: 2 of 17

And God said, "Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life; and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven." (Genesis 1:20) Since prehistoric times, humans have attempted to explain much of that which they could not understand by relying upon traditional tales, myths, super...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The importance of gender roles in human sexuality: 1 of 3

GENDER IDENTITY AND SELECTIVE ADVANTAGE: Why Evolution Favors Glamor Girls and Transvestites Animals that are ready to mate often take part in mutual ritualistic behaviors between the sexes that we call courtship. Determination of the timing and control of this reproductive readiness is usually through changes in hormone lev...
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The fundamental principles of ecology: 2 of 4

The Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Living Things In Their Environment: IS "Ecology" defined. What is Ecology? The Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Living Things In Their Environment: IS "Ecology" defined. Therefore, it is necessary to observe a given environment in order to understand how organisms adapt ...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Puritanical influence on American Indian literature: 1 of 2

In the early seventeenth century, thousands of Christians from England came to the American colonies in search of relief from religious persecution. In England, King Charles had been intolerant of the attempts of these people to reform the Church of England. These people were first referred to as puritans during the reign of...
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing The benefits of a fish hatchery for fishermen: 1 of 2

In 2006, I had the honor and the pleasure of working as a seasonal fisheries biologist for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and I would like to share with you some of the exciting and wonderful things I learned about our Nation's fish hatcheries, The National Fish Hatchery System, and the Jones Hole National Fish...
Relationships & Family > Transgender Medical treatment for transvestites, transsexuals, and other transgendered people: 1 of 1

Medical Treatment for Transvestites, Transsexuals, and Other Transgendered People? We have all seen the acronyms TV, CD, TS, TG in personal profiles and ads Transvestite, Crossdresser, Transsexual, Transgender. Despite these acronyms and their associated classifications, for nearly all transgendered people, the goal is accep...
Sciences > Anatomy How to prepare an Animal skeleton for display: 1 of 1

Forensic scientists, crime scene investigators (CSIs), pathologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, biology students, medical students, science teachers, as well as bone and skull-collectors all require skills in working with and in preparing animal or human bones and skeletal remains. Here you will learn to prepare a medi...
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players, Radio & Audio Devices Impedance matching and analyzing amateur radio (ham radio) antennas: 1 of 1

Impedance Matching and Analyzing Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) Antennas A properly designed and installed Amateur Radio antenna matches the radio's transmitted frequency. Once you have achieved a good match, your antenna is said to be in resonance with the radio transmitter. The physical length or height of a ham rad...