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- 10331: Albert Einstein
- ... there. In 1914 Einstein returned to Germany but did not reapply for citizenship. He was one of only handful of German professors who was opposed the use of force and did not support Germany's war aims. After the war, the allies wanted the removal of German scientist from international meetings, but Einstein was a Jew and traveling with a Swiss passport, he remained an acceptable German delegate. Albert Einstein's political views as a ...
- 10332: The Depletion of Ozone Layer
- ... of experiments have been conducted at research universities to determine how UV radiation affects land-based plants and marine life. According to a research report presented at the June 1986 International Conference and summarized the World Resources Institute (WRI), enhanced UV radiation could slow the process of photosynthesis, reduce leaf area, and decrease water use efficiency in many plants. Thus yields of some crops such as soybeans would decrease, costing billions ... use of CFCs but some have increased production of these chemicals for a variety of purposes. U.S. manufacturers do not want to be singled out for cutbacks while industries in other parts of the world continue to enjoy profits from products that contain CFCs. While policies to control ozone-depleting chemicals and greenhouse gases were swinging in and out of favor in the United States, directors of the United Nations ...
- 10333: The Struggle Between Being And Knowing
- ... we should ask ourselves what our final objective might be. Is it simply the required degree which allows us a label next to our name, or is it the opportunity to be introduced to a world so large and complex that we wont ever again be content to live passively. Unfortunately for some of the students, the reasons have never been too clear. These reasons were not clear to me ... credentials seldom uncover these truths. They are uncovered because of the way the right and intellectual foundation engages the mind in digging out answers to questions that become obvious as we progress through this complex world we live in.
- 10334: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity
- ... number of persecutions rose but in future time Christianity was made the official religion. It became one of the Three major religions. These three major religions are the three most popular major religions of the world and have grown threw out the world and influenced and affected the people of the religion and its future.
- 10335: Crude Operatons - Oil And The Environment
- ... and until something is done about the oil being put into the sea, our oceans are at risk. So just how much oil is put in the oceans? According to a study conducted by the World Research Institute, "
between 3 and 6 million tons of oil are discharged into the oceans every year" (Gorman 48). To put this in perspective, that is approximately 4 football stadiums filled to the top with ... responsible for pollution; it also does more. Offshore oil drilling will not only leave a lasting impact on the marine life, but decrease natural resources as well. Offshore drilling removes the natural resources that "the world will look to the oceans for in the 21st century" (Environmental News Network). Already, it is clear that our marine resources are overstressed. In a short while, the full effects of depleted oceans will reach ...
- 10336: A Wild Sheep Chase
- ... of humor and self-irony, he is engaging in his displays of sensitivity and tenderness, possesses a wry and ready wit, and evinces a bemused air. Significantly, however, Boku is a member of the advertising world, that symbol of media-dominated and consumer-orientated contemporary Japanese culture, which is revealed to be under the thumb of the right-wing leader by virtue of his financial holdings; it is this man who ... nameless characters.) Thus, Boku's wife is merely "the wife," his girlfriend "the girlfriend with the beautiful ears." And, like the "secretary," the "business partner," and the "hotel clerk," who also inhabit the novel's world, they are reduced to their functional categories. Whatever names do appear are nicknames, such as Rat and Sheep Professor, perhaps suggesting these characters' less-than-human capacities. The antipathy toward naming is no accident. The ...
- 10337: Confucius
- ... we decide to dive into the rebuilding of some foreign nation. These two teachings of Confucious if applied today, would result in the superiority of the Untied States of America over the rest of the world. The past does repeat itself, and if our government is too foolish to realize that, and learn from their past, there is no hope on a successful future for our country. The United States government is afraid to take some advice. Advice, which would change the world.
- 10338: Defending Pro-Wrestling
- ... Hart, who passed away this year while performing a routine entrance which involved being lowered from the ceiling, the ropes broke and he plunged to his death. Every Monday night millions of people around the world are captivated by professional wrestling. On Monday, November 3, 1999 8.75 million people tunedin to watch wrestling (www.wrestlezone.com 11/5/99). It is beat out in the ratings only by Monday Night ... TV. When a wrestling event is coming to a city the tickets are such a hot commodity that they sell out in no time. Professional wrestling is quality entertainment for millions of people around the world. While it is scripted and for the most part fake, it is still loved by people of all ages. The wrestlers are athletes with incredible strength and talent in athletics as well as acting. The ...
- 10339: Achilles
- ... fate of many Greek and Trojan warriors. It is his struggle against his anger, pride, loyalty, and love that make this poem one of a tragic nature, rather than just a gruesome account of a war. Although the reputation of Achilles claims him to be the perfect warrior, strongest of the Greeks, the poem spends more time on the man than on his reputation. I think the most obvious presentation of ... love for his friend. This is the tragedy of human flaws and the shortsightedness that goes along with anger. This scene in the story is one of transition, not just in the turn of the war, but in the maturing of Achilles as he finally begins to follow the path of his destiny. He chooses a fate of death over dishonour, truly a heros decision. Then after he avenges his ...
- 10340: The Theme of Coming of Age in Literature
- ... reach this stage through a tragic, painful event which affects them to such extent that they are completely changed. Other children reach this time by simply growing older and having a better understanding of the world around them. The coming of age really is indefinite and cannot be marked in general overview. This stage in life is one of the most important and most popular themes in literature. The coming of ... Harper Lee's story was indeed touching, realistic and unforgettable. In conclusion, coming of age is an important and unique universal experience. Coming of age is a preferred theme among many authors , all over the world. Although it is a very popular theme, it is important not to forget the traditions and ceremonies behind it. This theme was beautifully portrayed by Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Every child ...
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