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- 11311: Alexander I
- ... the slaves on whom their wealth and comfort depended. Serfdom was a continuing burden on the Russians. It prevented modernization of the country, which was at least a century behind the rest of Europe. The war with Napoleon, which ravaged Russia taking hundreds of thousands of lives and destroyed some of the Empire's finest cities, took it's own, personal toll on Alexander. He was troubled by the loss of life and the war itself, which he saw as a not only a battle between nations, but also a spiritual battle between the forces of good and evil. After many battles and setbacks, the victory of the Allies over ...
- 11312: The Sniper Analysis
- ... tells of a republican sniper sitting on a rooftop and neutralising enemy units as the cross a bridge. When a free-states sniper shows himself on an opposite roof they wage a fierce and innovative war to see who would end up the better. Eventually the republican sniper gains the upper hand and after taking a bullet in the arm destroys the worthy opponent. After a curious inspection to the identity ... sniper he finds himself looking into the eyes of his dead brother. The story is written in 3rd person P.O.V as to give an idea of the setting, and as they waged their war the outside person could give unbiased information of which would have been limited if it were to be presented in a 1st person P.O.V. We wouldn t have got an unbiased opinion of ...
- 11313: Catcher in the Rye: Holden Portrayed as a Troubled Young Man
- ... at anything and closes the window...What Holden sees through the window is for him a visual embodiment of what he unconsciously seeks: a state of Being which is distinct from the flux of this world of Becoming, with its corruption, violence, noise, decay and death." (Burrows 84) When Holden talks to us about how much he loves the museum, he says that the museum is great because everything just stays ... was a virgin if ever I saw one. I doubt if he ever gave anybody a feel" (Salinger 37). Since Holden is so convinced that Ackley is as innocent as he himself is to the world, Holden trusts him the most out of all his friends but will not admit this. He likes talking with Ackley. Everybody else has experienced more than Holden and is less innocent and more mature, more ...
- 11314: Hester Prynne Sanction
- ... off as business expenses. The corporations usually recover fines quickly by means of higher prices. This poses a major problem for society, because the fines imposed on corporations are not even regarded, “ in the corporate world as punishment comparable to human incarceration.” Therefore people want to gain control of the “most powerful institutions in our community” and more importantly gain the justice that they rightly deserve. This justice comes in the ... inducing shame on an offender. The shame “ threatens prestige, image, and social standing” , a mark that is carried with a person for the rest of his life, and this is particularly damaging in the corporate world where image, prestige and reputation are everything. For corporations to survive they must strive to maintain a good image, and a corporation with a tarnished image will suffer tremendous set backs, as they should. The ...
- 11315: Ebonics 2
- ... Many elite Chinese Americans does not speak Chinese. But neocons wouldn t dare ignore those Chinese students who did speak it. So people proclaim the Ebonics will increase segregation. That is Bullshit! In the real world, race and class segregate us more than ever before. Students who speak Black English are unfairly forced to both decode and translate, simultaneously and automatically. Just as with all other linguistic instruction, Ebonics will be used as a bridge to help black students master English. Such mastery is mandatory for success in the world where Standard English rules in every area. Like all racist fears, this is totally ludicrous. Our cultural differences are real. Students should not be academically abused because of them. Ebonics will be victorious in academics ...
- 11316: Tigers
- ... length of the tail is 90-120 cm. The foot pads vary in size with age, resulting in inaccurate estimates when used in censusing wild populations. The heaviest tiger recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records is a 1,025-pound male Siberian tiger. Most Bengal (Panthera tigris tigris) tigers (See diagram C) live in India, and some range through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar. The estimated wild population is ... found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. About 400-500 wild Sumatran tigers are believed to exist, primarily in the island's five national parks. Another 235 Sumatran tigers live in zoos around the world. The South China (Panthera tigris amoyensis) tiger is the most critically endangered of all tiger subspecies. Found in central and eastern China, it is estimated that only 20-30 South China tigers still exist in ...
- 11317: Alexander The Great 2
- ... Egyptians hated their cruel Persian rulers. It was here that Alexander founded the famous city that bears his name. Alexandria, situated on a strip of land between Lake Mareotis and the Mediterranean Sea, became a world center of commerce and learning. Alexander was soon drawn into battle with the Persians again. In the decisive Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander routed Darius and forced his entire army east. After this the city of ... plans that he had abruptly came to an end. While in Babylon Alexander became seriously ill with malaria and on June 13, 323 BC he died. During his time he conquered most of the civilized world and has been remembered as one of the greatest generals in history.
- 11318: Chocolate History And The Growing Of Cocoa
- ... drink and as currency for hundreds of years before cocoa was brought to Europe. Christopher Columbus is said to have brought the first cocoa beans back to Europe from his fourth visit to the 'New World' between 1502 and 1504. However the many other treasures on board his galleons were far more exciting so the humble cocoa beans were neglected. It was his fellow explorer, the Spanish Conquistador Don Hernan Cortes ... wider population and a number of manufacturers of cocoa and drinking chocolate started in business including John Cadbury of Birmingham. As the popularity of chocolate grew, so the number of cocoa growing countries in the world increased. Cocoa trees need specific climatic conditions to thrive. Cultivation, harvesting and curing ready for transport to chocolate manufacturing countries is a labour intensive business as mechanisation has still proved impractical. Cadbury Limited buys its ...
- 11319: Marijuana: The Untold Story
- ... due to some of its medical and chemical properties, U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Marijuana Traffic Act, outlawing the possession and sale of marijuana. Since then the majority of countries around the world have created similar laws. Why would the world shun such a fruitful plant? Its is quite a miraculous plant, able to be manufactured into food, clothing, and more, however marijuana also has medical properties as well as a mind altering chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol ...
- 11320: GI Joe As A Role Model
- ... GI Joe are prevalent. As each day progresses these characteristics are being challenged. Now more than ever the age-old beliefs of what is expected of man and woman are being redefined for a new world. What is strange is that children’s toys have not changed that much in the years that have passed. Do the toys children play with really affect the views of our nation when children mature ... now being consumed by more constructive activities, our society is technologically increasing. Today computer software for children as small as two years is being created to give kids an “early start “ in the fast-paced world of today. Children are being intellectually challenged like never before. While this may prove beneficial in the future, only time will tell. Sophisticated devices preparing children for their future have replaced the simple instruments of ...
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