The development of CT scanning technology revolutionized medical imaging. Godfrey Hounsfield introduced computerized axial transverse scanning in 1972, with Allan Cormack's mathematical contributions. Dr. Robert Ledley created the first whole-body CT scanner in 1974. Dr. Willi Kalender further advan

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Explore the lives and works of renowned poets such as William Shakespeare, William Blake, Robbie Burns, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and T. S. Eliot. From Shakespeare's timeless plays to Blake's mystical artistry and Poe's haunting tales, delve into the diverse realms of poetry an

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The Allan J. McDonald Symposium at Montana State University delves into the importance of courage, responsibilities, and obligations in teaching and learning ethics in engineering education. The event features various sessions and talks focusing on professional ethics, decision-making, and addressin

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The content delves into the exploration of decay within the soul of a person and how it might manifest in their personality, clothing, lodging, and outer appearance. Through a series of thought-provoking questions, literary excerpts, and historical insights, the essence of decay and its potential ma

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Dive into the world of literature with works ranging from captivating poetry by Gary Larson and Edgar Allan Poe to insightful lessons on sentence structure and elaboration. Explore historical accounts like "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" alongside linguistic analysis and engaging content that cel

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Gothic literature traces its roots back to Horace Walpole's novel "The Castle of Otranto," characterized by medieval settings, supernatural elements, and themes of terror and fear. Writers like Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe further popularized the genre with works such as "Frankenst

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Explore the elements of plot and characterization in Edgar Allan Poe's "Hop Frog" through the organization of story components and insights into the main characters, the King and Hop Frog. Engage in activities such as numbering paragraphs, diagramming the plot, and understanding the relationships po

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The story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe delves into the descent of a man into madness, fueled by alcoholism and violence towards animals and his wife. The narrative explores internal conflicts of addiction and external conflicts with animals, leading to a tragic climax where the narrator ends u

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Explore the use of poetic devices in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" with a focus on end rhyme, internal rhyme, rhyme scheme, personification, and more. Learn to identify and analyze these devices as they influence the understanding and impact of the poem's stanzas. Engage in a practical exercise to a

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Explore Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher, identifying elements of gothic literature, parallel structures, and the author's purpose. Analyze characters, settings, and themes while drawing conclusions about the story's eerie atmosphere.

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Edgar Allan Poe, known for his tales of mystery and terror, led a tragic and unhappy life plagued by personal losses, struggles with addiction, and financial hardships. Despite his challenging circumstances, he left behind a remarkable literary legacy that continues to captivate readers today.

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Explore the tragic love story of "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe, delving into the poet's personal life, background, and the poem's themes. Discover the deep love between the speaker and Annabel Lee, the envy of angels, and the haunting influences Poe faced in his own life that shaped this poignant

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The narrator in "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe introduces a chilling tale, setting the stage with details from his past. His childhood love of animals contrasts with his darkening mood and violent actions as an adult, particularly towards his beloved pet cat, Pluto. The story foreshadows horrors

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Explore the use of auditory and olfactory imagery in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," analyze the syntactic structure in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat," understand the nuances of diction, and delve into Winston Churchill's portrayal of King Henry VIII through contrasting details. Engage with questi

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Delve into the world of Gothic literature through the works of Edgar Allan Poe, a master of the genre. Explore the eerie settings, melodramatic narratives, and sense of fear and dread that define Gothic literature. Discover Poe's life story, his struggles, and his enigmatic persona that still intrig

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The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem exploring themes of grief and psychological terror. The poem follows a distraught lover who is haunted by a talking raven that repeatedly utters the word "Nevermore," driving the protagonist into madness. Through the use of folklore, mythological, an

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Delve into the world of poetry with an exploration of various forms like elegy, epitaph, ode, hymn, sonnet, and ballad. Discover examples from renowned poets such as Thomas Gray, Robert Herrick, Robert Creeley, Julia Ward Howe, Claude McKay, and Edgar Allan Poe. Each form showcases a unique style an

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Analyze the theme of revenge in William Blake's "A Poison Tree" and Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." Compare the use of point of view, imagery, irony, and thematic elements in both works. Engage in critical thinking discussions, visual representations, and thematic statement writing to d

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Delve into the world of fantasy texts by analyzing "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Explore how characters, relationships, and traditional versus contemporary elements are challenged, conveying powerful messages to readers. Consider literary devices like similes, imagery, and personification to under

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Caesura, a literary term, refers to a pause or break in a line of poetry usually near the middle of the line. It is dictated by sense or speech rhythm and is indicated by the symbol //. Caesura can be used for rhetorical effect and is exemplified in works like Beowulf and Edgar Allan Poe's "The Rave

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This Western Blotting Protocol by Matthew Allan covers detailed steps from preparing protein samples to imaging results. It includes making a polyacrylamide gel, loading protein samples, running the gel, transferring to a membrane, membrane stacking, blocking, antibody staining, chemiluminescent tre

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In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat', symbols play a crucial role in highlighting themes of guilt, rationality, and humanity. The narrator's horrific actions are reflected in the buried ax, emphasizing the loss of rationality. The second cat's markings symbolize a lack of love and compassion, showca

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Delve into the atmospheric and symbolic elements of poetry through an analysis of Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem, 'The Raven.' Uncover the feelings evoked by words like Sorrow, Darkness, and Melancholy, and speculate on the setting, atmosphere, and the significance of the raven in Poe's work. Under

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Delve into the interconnected short stories, reflective essays, and psychological connections presented in "Apathy, the Zombie Apocalypse, and the Single Effect" by Ashley Lloyd. Discover the creative processes of renowned authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Tolstoy, exploring sensory processing, botto

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Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned professor at Dalhousie University, Canada, specializes in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). His work focuses on exploring transference, unconscious defense mechanisms, major resistance types, and complex transference feelings in therapy sessions. By del

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The Aphasia Book Club held a discussion on chapters 6-7 of "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" on September 25, 2020. Breakout groups explored personal goals for the club, fun weekend plans, and questions on earlier chapters. Key questions from the discussion related to

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