.... of their population. These are powers not willingly given up by states. One example is in Bowman/Kearney where New York and New Jersey disputed the ownership of Ellis Island for 200 years. Even though it was finally decided by the Supreme that both would receive ownership, it foresees problems of redistribution. Also, if boundaries were redrawn states can possibly lose a large amount of resources and population. If boundaries were drawn so that Texas loses part of their oil fields to another state, chaos will occur. If Manhattan becomes Connecticut, New York will not be silent when losing a large portion of their population and wealth. .....

.... partially due to the popularity of raves. Raves are underground parties that are open for nearly twelve hours. As the rave scene expands across the country, the use and distribution of increases as well. Rave’s party scene has often been compared to as a religion. The DJ is the high priest of the ceremony, dancing is their meditation, and Ecstasy is their holy substance. The atmosphere of raves is designed to be favorable to enjoying the Ecstasy experience, which are common venues for taking Ecstasy. Ecstasy, along with various drugs, is offered openly to the public. This is a familiar scene at raves and security usually takes no steps .....

.... people are predominantly Christians and before the advent of Christianity, the Igbo belief system revolved around one God, "CHI". In my culture, CHI is an omnipotent and omnipresent God and symbols or sanctuaries (deities) representing CHI can be found in every home, compound or village square. These sanctuaries are called different names in different parts of Igbo land due to the vast dialect of the people. The fact that CHI can be personalized as well as shared by the community may explain the Igbo acceptance and affinity for the Christian religion. Also, there are many names in the Igbo culture that begin with CHI. For examp .....

.... are used to combat erosion. Crop farmers are shifting toward reduced-tillage techniques to prepare their seedbeds. Many keep a mulch cover of residues to shield their soil from wind and water erosion. Crop rotation and cover crops are also being increasingly used to hold soil in place between plantings. Still, many small-seeded crops require a finely worked, pulverized seedbed, and soil erosion cannot be completely eliminated. Fertilizers from both natural and manufactured sources can also contribute to water pollution. Soluble-nitrogen forms can leach into groundwater, and all fertilizers, including animal manures, can be carried along .....

.... Although this information is not acknowledged as fiction or non-fiction it is still portrayed and processed information by the viewer. One must be able to realize, “How this information is different from everyday life?” By mocking a family, situation, or community, distortions and biases occur on the television when these subjects are compared to “real life.” Still unsure of these problems the majority of humans watch even when they don’t understand – why? Television is a medium of novelty, with each new season bringing new shows with dreamier characters and more enticing situations. These sh .....

.... on earth to support the theory of evolution. The evidence is holds up more because actual samples of fossils have been collected and scientifically tested using a method called carbon dating to determine the age of the fossils. Which can then be examined and placed along a timeline. The time periods show slight differences in bone structure showing what is hypothesized to be the human evolving. Evolving from what though? The theory of evolution states that creatures change overtime to suit their surroundings. This is called environmental adaptation. The more a creature can adapt to it's environment the greater chance it has of living a .....

.... made to be broken? Sports over the years have changed dramatically, and so have the players, but the records have always been there. The players in the 90’s have a different look than the players in the past. Today there are high- tech weight rooms, and players use nutritional supplements. So why haven’t they broke all these records? Is it because of the longer seasons or the changing of the rules. Maybe they just aren’t as good, or as talented. This applies to almost every record except, the homer record. In the 1998 season both Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’s 37 year old record for most homers in a sea .....

.... not begin until the brain is functioning or until the mind is able to make decisions. A newborn though it has a mind that is capable of making decisions does not know how or is able to make those decisions. It is through experience and time that the mind learns. The mind learns from the body, through the experiences that the body has. From touch to taste to sound every experience is a new experience to a new mind. A newborn does not know what is around it nor does it know the sounds and smells that surround the hospital. The newborns mind uses the body to determine and make interpretations as to what the surroundings are. In that as .....

.... to the homeless problem, I have to doubt that everything is being done to eradicate it. The United Nations implemented a universal declaration of human rights. Article 25 Section 1 of this declaration states: Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and to the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. This is a step in the right direction .....

.... two major different types of martial arts, striking arts and grappling arts. Kickboxing is what is known as a striking art, and jujitsu is a grappling art. Kickboxing consists of a series of quick blows, using various parts of the body such as the elbows, knees, shins, and the head. Jujitsu utilizes the use of various locks and holds that can be used to quickly break the limbs of an opponent or render them unconscious. Kickboxing includes a lot of fast maneuvering and centers on the idea of using the strong parts of your body to cripple your opponent in a swift attack. Jujitsu is a more defensive and arguably more technical art that relie .....