At least Nixon kept his nuts...
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Chimpanzee group behaviour is constantly changing, with stronger individuals taking the chances to improve their standing within the group. Chimpanzees seem to be involved in social processes similar to human politics. They use the same strategies and behaviours found in human politicians. US Former President Richard Nixon's behaviour on learning he would lose his position can be also found in chimpanzees, who face a similar situation. Some politicians have consulted books on chimpanzees to try to understand, more clearly, how social interaction between humans works.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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Ergonomics: The People Factor
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Ergonomics is the science that fits the work place to the person. Effects of a poor environment are poor productivity, increased sick time, physical complaints and high turnover. A word processing system installation case history outlines problems installing the equipment, user acceptance, and physical complaints and solutions. System selection and implementation should include personnel from many hospital departments, especially medical record personnel.
Publication Name: Topics in Health Records Management
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1065-0989
Year: 1983
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Sharpening and tuning a hand plane: step-by-step essentials to achieve outstanding performance
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Many woodworkers do not know that even new planes need to be sharpened and tuned. A complete sharpening system is described. The system consists of an extra-course diamond stone, 700-grit ceramic waterstone, 2,500-grit blue stone, 8,000-grit chromium oxide polishing stone and Nagura Toishi stone.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1995
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