Global Volcano Monitoring: What Does It Mean When Volcanoes Deform?

When pigs fly; what does it mean?

There is some evidence in pigs that reducing animal stress levels could improve pork quality through a reduction in the incidence of both pale soft exudative and dark firm dry pork (Guardia et al. 2005). A classic example of the link between stress and meat quality is the halothane or porcine stress syndrome gene. Animals carrying the gene are susceptible to acute stress prior to slaughter, res...

participation, what does it mean?

participation has been with us since the inception of living in a family. participation developed in the matrix of religion and, two centuries ago, opend up its way in political systems of european countries. it supported the democratic principle of people's determining their own destiny. today, participation is considered a necessity for the total development of not only individuals, but ...

What does it mean ?

As renewed attention has been given by policy makers to energy conservation issues, it has ft-equently been asserted that an energy-efficiency gap exists between actual and optimal energy use. The critical question is how to define the optimal level of energy efficiency. This paper seeks to disentangle some confusing strands of argument that are frequently brought to bear on this question, by i...

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Becoming aware of global trends and issues is the first step in understanding one's position and role within a larger global context, thereby aiding in the development of an individual's global identity. Gaining an understanding and appreciation of the interconnectedness of our world as well as respecting and valuing existing diversity provide a foundation that enables us to challenge injustice...

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