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Cornell University: Population and False Hopes
Cornell University provides an essay in tribute to the ideas of Thomas Malthus. Some good biographical material included as well.
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Cornell University: Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools
Examining context as well as other factors is important for research success. Learn what questions to ask and what factors to look for in the evaluation process.
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Cornell University: John Henrik Clarke Africana Library
Links to his biography, his obituary, and other information about his life.
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Cornell University: Law School: Annotated Constitution: Article I
Commentary on the development over time of congressional districting, based on Article I, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution.
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Cornell University: Library: Critically Analyzing Information Sources
A quick guide to help you determine the relevance and authority of a resource.
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Cornell University: Emperor Hirohito and Japan
Succinct description of the situation in Japan and the leadership of Emperor Hirohito during World War II. Includes links to relevant topics.
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Cornell University: Astronomy: Aristarchus
This site from Cornell University provides a discussion of how Aristarchus arrived at his conclusions of the distance from the Earth to the Sun and Moon. Also has his methods for determining the size of the Moon and the Sun.
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Cornell University: Isometries and Patterns
Shows the different kinds of isometries and patterns, and gives examples of each kind. Includes definitions, terminology, examples, and problems.
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Cornell University: Cornell Office of Distance Learning
This is the home page for the office of distance learning at Cornell University. A course catalog and several other distance learning related links are provided on this site.
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Legal Information Institute: Substantive Law
This article explains what substantive law is and how it differs from procedural law.
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Cornell University: Library: I Will Be Heard: Spreading the Word
See how the use of posters and other sensational graphics spread the anti-slavery message.
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Cornell University: Library: I Will Be Heard: Uncle Tom's Cabin
A commentary on the popular abolitionist novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Cornell University: Astronomy: Eratosthenes and Circumference
This site, which is provided for by the Cornell University, gives a description of how Eratosthenes used geometry to measure the circumference of the earth.
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Cornell University: Astronomy: Eclipses
This site from the Astronomy Department of Cornell University provides brief introduction to both solar and lunar eclipses. Links are provided for pictures and charts of the eclipses, and this is a good site to check out on the subject.
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Cornell University: Astronomy: Novae and Cataclysmic Variable Stars
Definition and explanation of novae and cataclysmic variable stars.
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Cornell University: Astronomy: Sequence of Events in a Supernova Explosion
The complex sequence of events in a supernova explosion are explained and illustrated.
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Cornell University: The Regional Climate Centers
Site provides information on the National Climatic Data Center's Regional Climate Centers Program. Click a region on the map of the United States and find information about that region's climate!
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Cornell University: Developing Career Goals: Knowing Yourself
Developing career goals requires two basic types of information: knowledge about yourself and information about career options which are compatible with your interests, values, and skills. This resource provides some questions to ask...
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Cornell University: Law School: "Nonenforceability of Undertakings in Conflict"
This site, entitled "Sec. 103. - Nonenforceability of undertakings in conflict with public policy; ''yellow dog'' contracts," is from the Legal Information Institute and explains Section 103 of employer/employee jurisdiction.
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Cornell University: Law School: Banking
Resource gives an overview of banking, specifically banking law and regulation.
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Cornell University: Law School: Labor Law: An Overview
This site gives a description of labor law and describes government acts which protect the labor force.
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Cornell University: Law School: Overview of Marriage
This web page, which is provided for by the Cornell University Law School, explains the process of getting married and its origin.
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Cornell University: Law School: Prima Facie
This is a legal definition of the term prima facie that includes an example.
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Cornell University: Law School: Social Security Law: An Overview
The Legal Information Institute of the Cornell Law School offers a brief summary of Social Security history and practice. For their entire, very extensive Social Security resource, click on "LLI's Social Security Library" at the bottom...