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Nitrogen is important to all organisms because it forms the basis of many compounds necessary for life. Proteins, enzymes, hormones and chlorophyll all contain nitrogen. Nucleic acids also contain nitrogen and form the long chains of nucleotides that make up the backbone of DNA and RNA. However, living things cannot use N 2   in its gaseous form in the atmosphere. Nitrogen gas found in air pockets within soil is converted into a form usable by plants through a process called nitrogen fixation. Nitrogen-fixing organisms include certain types of bacteria and other micro-organisms that live on the roots of legumes such as soybeans, alfalfa and red clover. The micro-organisms convert N 2   into other compounds such as ammonium and nitrate, which are taken up by plant roots. Consumers eat the plants and later deposit nitrogen compounds back into the soil through elimination or decomposition. Plants also return nitrogen to the soil when they decompose. The nitrogen-fixing micro-orga...

  Racism is a pervasive issue in the United States and it affects schools throughout the country. Racism in schools can be found in ways teachers interact with students; in the ways students interact with each other; in educational access and funding; teacher preparedness; and school discipline. Racism is a learned behavior and with effort, education, and action we can prevent and address racism in schools.  Use the list below to help prevent racist acts in your school. → Read our whitepaper on   How to Achieve Equity in Education Preventing Racism In Schools Self Awareness The first step to preventing racism in schools is self awareness and self reflection. Educators must recognize how the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and being able-bodied impact us individually. We must understand how our identification within a particular group gives us privilege in certain spaces and we must be open to actively lis...

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) By  JAKE FRANKENFIELD   Reviewed By  GORDON SCOTT    Updated Mar 13, 2020 What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence  (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving. The ideal characteristic of artificial intelligence is its ability to rationalize and take actions that have the best chance of achieving a specific goal. Understanding Artificial Intelligence When most people hear the term artificial intelligence, the first thing they usually think of is robots. That's because big-budget films and novels weave stories about human-like machines that wreak havoc on Earth. But nothing could be further from the truth.

  So your girlfriend is down in the dumps and you want to make her happy. Fair enough. I’ve been in the same boat plenty of times before (females are emotional creatures after all) and there are some things that work and some things that backfire. So in order to make your girlfriend happy and your relationship more healthy, here are 12 tips to make your girlfriend happy in your relationship. 12 things that make your girlfriend happy 1. Be thankful on the regular Journalist Janice Kaplan wrote in “ The Gratitude Diaries ” about how she tried a yearlong experiment of being more grateful for everyone and everything in her life – including her husband. She said that thanking her husband for even small things such as fixing a leaky faucet improved their marriage a great deal. This is something that won’t make your girlfriend happy immediately, but it’s a routine you can adopt. Whenever your girlfriend does something for you, like cook you a meal, be grateful for it and thank her. It’s b...

While it would be wonderful to be able to change the look and feel of your home every season and keep up with the Pantone color of the year, the reality is not a lot of us have the funds, the time or inclination. So, how do you make your home look elegant on a budget using the below   home decor tips ? Ad 15 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive Raise your ceiling Raise the ceiling. We don’t mean literally, instead create the illusion of height by hanging your curtains as high possible. Floor-to-ceilings immediately open the room up, making it look more elegant. Photo by CLAUDIA LUJAN A fresh coat A lick of fresh paint immediately creates an elegant space but the secret is to pick one of two color options – soft and understated or dramatic and bold. The colors allow you to add instant elegance quickly and affordably. Photo by Lennar Stick to Classics The secret to an elegant looking home is a neutral palette. Choose neutral colors for the items that are more of a co...