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Theories of the Universe: Symmetry Breaking

Symmetry BreakingTheories of the UniverseSupersymmetry, Superpartners, and SupermanAttempts at UnificationQuantum Mechanics vs. General RelativitySymmetry BreakingIntroducing SUSY Universal…

fine

(Encyclopedia) fine. 1 In criminal law, sum of money exacted by a lawful tribunal as punishment for a crime. In the case of misdemeanors and minor infractions of the law, convicted persons ordinarily…

Mizoguchi, Kenji

(Encyclopedia) Mizoguchi, Kenji, 1898–1956, Japanese film director. Mizoguchi made more than 80 features, but some 50 from the silent film and early sound years have not survived. He is particularly…

Louis XVII, titular king of France

(Encyclopedia) Louis XVII (Louis Charles), 1785–1795?, titular king of France (1793–95), known in popular legend as the “lost dauphin.” The second son of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, he…

Firefighter

What is this job like? Every year, fires take many lives and destroy billions of dollars worth of property. Firefighters help protect people and property. They are often the first at an accident or…

Systems Analyst

What is this job like? These workers figure out how to use computers to get things done. They tell businesses and other organizations which computers and software to buy, and they decide how to get…

'Tis the Season to be Shopping

Economic Indicators  It is said that the only way to get a unanimous opinion from a group of economists is to limit the group to one person. Economists are notorious for being unable to…

Book Report--Upper Elementary School Level

Book reports are a way to show how well you understood a book and to tell what you think about it. Many teachers have their own rules about what a book report should look like so be sure to check,…

transmutation of elements

(Encyclopedia) transmutation of elements, conversion of one chemical element into another. The expression has both historical and contemporary significance. The transmutation of certain metals into…

Census 2010

Source The U.S. Census Bureau The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years to determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. Community leaders also…