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Only once in a lifetime will a new invention come about to touch every aspect of our lives. Such a device that changes the way we work, live, and play is a special one, indeed. A machine that has done all this and more now exists in nearly every business in the U.S. and one …

A goal is an achievement you want to accomplish. Many people have goals for certain reasons. There are many different kinds of goals such as short-term and long-term. Having goals are very important to some people because it gives them a sense of self-confidence. Many people have goals for certain reasons. They use these goals …

Social Realism In ArtSocial realism, in art, describes both a specific stylistic approach and an overall attitude toward the subject. Social realism aims toward the not so lovely part of life. Its goal is not to amuse but to show the observer the evils of poverty , immorality and war. Social Realists believed that paintings …

Taoism is one of the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. The other religion native to China is Confucianism. Both Taoism and Confucianism began at about the same time, around the sixth century B.C.E. China’s third great religion, Buddhism, came to China from India around the second century of the common …

A Democracy is defined as a government of, by and for the people. Originally,democracy meant rule by the common people. In this sense, and even before thebeginning of modern class society, it was very much a class affair. It meantthat power should be in the hands of the largest class: the poorest, leasteducated and the …

Mark McGwireHe’s 6’5, and roughly 250lbs, and for the most part he is about as average asyou or me. Almost except for one major thing, he is the record holder of themost prestigious record in all of pro sports. His name is Mark McGwire and therecord is his 70 homeruns, shattering the old record held …

Claudius & HamletClaudius & Hamlet,would the inhumane and sick character please step forth.Upon reading the sampling of “Hamlet” criticismsin John Jump’s “Hamlet (Selections)” I disagreed with a few of the critics,but my analysis was the most different from Wilson Knight’s interpretation.He labels Hamlet as “a sick, cynical, and inhumane prince” (Jump, 124)who vitiated a Denmark …

Native AmericansSweat lodges were a basic component of Native American life. The NativeAmerican completed a purification ceremony in these sweat lodges. This ritualdealt with purifying the human body and soul. The layout of the sweat lodge, thepractice of the purification ceremony, and the symbolism in each of these thingsare all part of Native American rituals …

There has never been a man like Jesus. He is considered to be the most uniqueperson of all time. Jesus’ teachings have influenced many people and havechanged mankind. According to Marcus J. Borg in Meeting Jesus Again for theFirst Time, Jesus was in a way four different people fused into one. He was aspirit person, …

ElephantiasisI did my report on filariasis, which is more commonly knownas elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is the late phase of filariasis.Filariasis is a tropical mosquito born parasitic disease causingobstruction of the lymph vessels. In some people the presence ofthe worm causes a tissue reaction that causes the lymph flow tobe blocked. This blockage produces lymphedema which is …

Buddhism And TaoismThe belief in some higher presence, other than our own, has existed since man can recollect. Religion was established from this belief, and it can survive and flourish because of this belief. In Chinese history, Taoism and Buddhism are two great phiosophical and religious traditions along with Confucianism. Taoism, originated in China around …

Imagine a world where the individual has been repressed to the point that theword “I” no longer exists. Now, as hellish as that sounds, imagine that youare the only one who has the capability to break free from the iron fists thatare choking you and your brothers. This is the life of Equality 7-2521, theprincipal …

Book Report on Colin Powell’s My American JourneyIntroductionRetired General Colin Powell is the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He spent a career in the United States Army lasting 35 years. He retired at the rank of four star general. He started his military education and career at the City College of New …

Princess DianaIn a changing world like ours today there is many uncertainties. There is one thing we are sure about, that’s our own pass. When you look back at your life are you gonna see yourself as a leader or a follower? There is one woman from the last century, one that sticks out, to …

The Battle of ShilohAfter taking Fort Donelson, Ulysses Grant had wanted to move on theConfederate base in Corinth, Mississippi, where Albert Sidney Johnston, the Confederatecommander in the West, was known to be assembling troops. Grant was ordered to delayhis advance until Union General Don Carlos Buell, who had been operating in EastTennessee, could join him.Early …

Princess DianaDianaFrances Spencer was born July 1, 1961 at Park House, the home her parents rentedon the the English royal family’s estate at Sandringham. As a child sheoccasionally played with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, who were near her inage. Diana had two older sisters, Sarah and Jane, and a younger brother,Charles. When Diana was …

Princess DianaPrincess Diana was an exceptional leader. Diana worked as a kindergarten teacherin London until her engagement to Prince Charles was announced in February of1981. She wed Prince Charles in an internationally televised ceremony on July29, 1981. Almost immediately, “Shy Di” as she was initially called bythe press, blossomed into the “people’s Princess”. Princess Dianacontributed …

Princess DianaPrincess Diana was born The Honorable Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961. She was the third female child to Viscount and Viscountess Althorp. Diana had two older sisters, Sarah and Jane and one younger brother, Charles. Her family was well off and Diana had a privileged childhood. The Spencer’s made their money as …

MUSEUM TRIPWhen this project was brought to my attention at the beginning of the semester I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know much about the history of art or any of the specific terms that are used in the art world. I have been to museums in the past but that was when …

In life, symbolism is present all around us. Whether it is in the clothes wewear, the things we do, or what we buy, everything has a meaning. Symbolism isalso present in literature and it is shown in Charles Dickens GreatExpectations. The symbols of isolation, manipulation, the tragic hero, andwanting to be someone else are seen …

If I had won a free 15 day trip around the world, I would go to France for the Eiffel Tower, Amazon Rainforest and The Caribbean Islands. First of all, the most beautiful tower than I have ever seen. Also, it has become cultural icon of France and one of recognizable tower in the world. …

In this book analysis, about the book ?The Outsiders? by S. E. Hinton I will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the author’s style and my opinions about the book. In this part of the analysis I will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. …

The project I am working on is called “Which Type of Fish do Turtles Prefer toEat?” I chose this topic because I wanted to see if the size and color of thefish really matter when it comes to the turtle’s eating. I also chose thistopic because of the fact that I always have greet colored …

“I was walking along whistling when I heard the dogfight”, Billystarts the story. He rescued an old redbone hound dog and took it home. Thisbrought memories back to his mind. It all happened over 50 years ago. This is astory about friendship between two coon hounds and a boy named Billy Colman.Billy is ten years …

n my Senior Year of Highschool..my grade was an 85Montesquieu:Definition of LawInto the first three chapters of Book 1, The Spirit of Laws, Montesquieucondensed a lifetime of thinking, not so much on law as what law is, (after all, thework by Montesquieu is entitled The Spirit of Laws, not The Laws of the Spirit).The definition …