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"green" Technology
"Green" technology - it is not only trendy and always a hot topic of conversation. Today using of technologies that help conserve resources and produce their own energy is becoming a necessity. Bills for water, gas, electricity grow every year and worn out communications only increase the costs. In this situation, a competent use and operation of "green" technologies may be the optimal solution looming energy crisis. Today in many houses already has applied certain
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'don't Ask, Don't Get': The Gender Gap in Salary Negotiations
Despite all the examples of woman leaders from politics to the business world, the gender gap in a salary negotiations is still a big issue in the current society. Based on researches, woman are less likely to negotiate for their first offer than man, even for high-educated woman. A women graduate student tends to get $10,000 less salary than their man peers. Negotiation is an important way to get higher salary, but at the same
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1 in 5 Kinds
One in five American parents believe their kids are spending too much time on the Internet, though most say the online activities have not affected grades either way, a new survey indicates. In a study to be released Wednesday by the University of Southern California, 21 percent of adult Internet users with children believe the kids are online too long, compared with 11 percent in 2000. Still, that is less than the 49 percent
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12 Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men The jury in a trial is selected to examine certain facts and determine truth based only upon the evidence presented to them in court. It is assumed that the jurors will judge fairly and without any personal bias. In spite of this assumption people will be people and in some cases, logic and emotion will collide. An excellent example that shows precisely what I’m talking about is in the movie Twelve Angry
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12 Angry Men
The movie Twelve Angry Men begins with an eighteen year old boy from the ghetto who is on trial for the murder of his abusive father. A jury of twelve men are locked in the deliberation room to decide the fate of the young boy. All evidence is against the boy and a guilty verdict would send him to die in the electric chair. The judge informs the jurors that they are faced with a
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15% Tax Across the Board
15% Tax Across the Board Money, I bet I have your attention now? Hard working Americans are consistently held down due to taxes. There are many unnecessary taxes that are taken from each individual every single year. The 15% sales tax concept eliminates the frustration and confusion of the different kinds of taxes, and creates more money for the federal government. This concept has been overlooked year after year since its conception. This is a
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16 Blocks: Jacks Ethical Dilemma
Jack Mosley’s ethical dilemma – 16 Blocks The movie is about a New York City Police Officer Jack Mosley (Bruce Willis) who reluctantly accepts the duty to escort a witness, Eddie Bunker (Mos Def) 16 blocks from the City Jail to the Courthouse. Jack is a detective with considerable experience, dependent on alcohol, operates as a loner who is marking time for retirement and pension. Eddie is a chatterbox who tests Jack’s patience and questions
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16 Century History
Joseph His.152 12/3/06 Textbook Assignment, Chapter 28: ( Define) 1.Iron Curtain: Winston Churchill's term for the Cold War division between the Soviet-dominated East and the U.S.-dominated West. (p.658) 2.Cold War (1945-1991) The ideological struggle between communist (Soviet Union) and capitalism (United States) for world influence. The Soviet Union and the United States came to the brink of actual war during the Cuban missile crisis but never attacked one another. The Cold War came to
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18: Adult or Adolescent?
18: Adult or Adolescent Imagine you’re a 17-year-old teenager, on the brink of finally turning 18 and gaining the glorious title of adult. Along with turning 18 and becoming an adult comes new privileges and responsibilities. One is the ability to fight for this country and also exercise ones right to vote. If turning 18 allows one to take part in such adult activities, should the legal drinking age be reduced to 18 also?
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1900 Vs. Now: Are the Traumas of Today Damaging the Children of Tomorrow?
The psyche of a child is precious but fragile, and what goes on in their lives during those delicate years from about 3 to 17 are the events that will make them the people that they will be for the rest of there lives. Clearly, everyday life in 1900 was much different may have been much harder than life today, but what may be unclear is whether the children today are any better off than
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1968 Washington Riots
1968 Washington Riots INTRODUCTION: Scene 1: # Street U and 13th 36 years have passed since the DC riot. This is the place where thirteen people died and thousands were injured during a three day riot. Nowadays, we cannot find any trace of the riot that occurred at that time. Only the elderly people still have the memory of the day of the riot. # old pedestrian ; “at that time I was 22, park
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1977 Education Reforms Aimed at Development of Whole Person, Insists on Quality and Relevance
1977 education reforms aimed at development of whole person, insists on quality and relevance. States the principle that productive work in schools should serve educational objectives. Established long-term goal of nine years universal education (in basic schools) with intermediate goal of seven years of primary education for all school-aged children. Retain English as medium of instructions. Allows continuance of ever/ one, shows great concern for improvement of teachers, that teachers be worthy of leadership and
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1984: Dangers of Totalitarianism
he was engaged in the attempt to strengthen legal constraints on trade unions still more tightly than had been proposed under the abortive reforms of Wilson's government. The resulting polarised climate of industrial relations led to the downfall of his government. The Dangers of Totalitarianism 1984 is a political novel written with the purpose of warning readers in the West of the dangers of totalitarian government. Having witnessed firsthand the horrific lengths to which totalitarian
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2 Double Spaced Paper
Description of Forbidden City The Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum or Gulgong in Chinese, is located at the center of Beijing. It was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex. It covers approximately 720,000 square meters. The Forbidden City is surrounded by 3 imperial gardens. Jingshan park in the north, Zhongnanhai in the west, and to
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2000 Us Presidential Election
Introduction The US Presidential Election of 2000 featured George W. Bush and Al Gore. It will go down in history as one of the most closest electionsЎ¦ in US history. It also goes down as one of the most controversial. The final decision was based on just a few hundred votes in Florida. The controversy began when the media prematurely declared the winner twice based solely on exit polls. They finally conceded that the Florida
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2008 Bejing Olympics
After nearly seven years and billions upon billions of dollars spent on preparation, China is finally on the cusp of hosting its coming-out party: the 2008 Beijing Olympics. China's president and the country's top athlete launched the Beijing Olympics torch relay on March 31st in Tiananmen Square, amid cheering, dancing and tight security, marking the symbolic start to the Summer Games. It will return to Beijing on August 6th after traveling throughout China, two days
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21st Century Advertisement Tactics
21st Century Advertisement Tactics At first glance you see an incredibly handsome man embracing an enchanting young lady. The two appear to in love. They are all alone, kissing in a dark gloomy subway station. How can this be an advertisement for menЎ¦s shoes? Most advertisements use appealing visuals like these to sell their products. Many of those techniques are illogical, deceptive, and some may even be considered too erotic. The attached advertisement for shoes
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21st Century Leadership
The intent of this paper is to review some of the qualities and traits of leadership that will be critical as American society continues into the 21st century. The focus of this paper will be on societal leadership, specifically, the political leadership of the United States. This paper will present the theory that there are several skills necessary in our leadership for the continued success of American society. There can be no question that the
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21st Century Living
The 21st Century is just around the corner and with it will come many changes in today’s modern society. Changes occur daily, yet taken into view yearly these changes become extremely noticeable. The people of today’s society are changing everyday, and therefore so is the world. This report will express personal beliefs on what will occur in the 21st century. Within it are examples such as, crime rates, personalities, religion, and living environments. The 21st
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22nd Amendment on Bush
This article presents an issue that states a possibility that the current President of the United States is considering to run for another term for the next election. In order for such an event to happen, Amendment XXII would have to be abolished, thus giving the President to serve unlimited terms if elected properly. With the situation at hand, several people think this should be encouraged because if a President serving more than two terms
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22nd Amendment on Bush
This article presents an issue that states a possibility that the current President of the United States is considering to run for another term for the next election. In order for such an event to happen, Amendment XXII would have to be abolished, thus giving the President to serve unlimited terms if elected properly. With the situation at hand, several people think this should be encouraged because if a President serving more than two terms
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25 Ways to Be Nicer to the Earth
1. How can you as an individual be gentler to the Earth? List at least twenty-five (25) things you can do to be more gentle to our planet. Most people would not believe that, as an individual, he/she can make a difference in helping the environment, but they can. One person can help to make a difference and there are many, simple and everyday actions an individual can do to be gentler to the Earth.
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2nd Amendment
The Second Amendment “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” This timeless phrase, the Second Amendment of the United States’ Constitution, is an enduring example of the principles and ideals that our country was founded on. With this statement, the founders of this country explicitly and perpetually guaranteed the American individual the right to keep
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2nd Amendment
Outline 4/19/99 Tyree White 2guy@vvm.com Specific Goals: I want to encourage gun ownership. Introduction I. What is the foundation of modern technology? It's the history of the gun. Thesis Statement: I will persuade you in that, (1) federal gun control laws are unconstitutional, and (2) I will prove the 2nd Amendment is both a "State" and "Individual Right." Body I.The foundation of our country is based in English Bill of Rights and the American
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2nd Amendment Rights
Current Issues In spite of extensive recent discussion and much legislative action with respect to regulation of the purchase, possession, and transportation of firearms, as well as proposals to substantially curtail ownership of firearms, there is no definitive resolution by the courts of just what right the Second Amendment protects. United States v. Cruikshank, 92 U.S. 542 (1876) was the first case in which the Supreme Court had the opportunity to interpret the Second Amendment.
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2nd Amendment Speech
Outline 4/19/99 Tyree White 2guy@vvm.com Specific Goals: I want to encourage gun ownership. Introduction I. What is the foundation of modern technology? It's the history of the gun. Thesis Statement: I will persuade you in that, (1) federal gun control laws are unconstitutional, and (2) I will prove the 2nd Amendment is both a "State" and "Individual Right." Body I.The foundation of our country is based in English Bill of Rights and the American Revolution.
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3 Most Important Things a Child Should Be Taught
The fabric of society is formed by progressive generations based on a collection of tightly held values and morals. We advanced as a society by teaching future generations proper conduct, a common language and beliefs, such as religion and traditions, that are appropriate for functioning as a collective member in that society. Thus, is it our duty as citizens to ensure that our children are left with an intact society and to provide the tools
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3 Traits to Being a Successful Politician
As a young kindergarten student at naptime, I was always restless, simply because my playing such a small role in the world seemed inadequate to me at the time. As the years wore on, though, I realized that the saying, “You must crawl before you can walk,” is very true. Every great person had to endure being a child, teenager, and so forth. Therefore, I no longer wish to be older. These transitional years
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3rd Wave Feminism
Lois Banner uses the term and discusses the idea of a “third wave” of feminism in chapter seven. “Third wave” feminism refers to the period beginning in the mid-1980s and on into 1990s where a new generation of feminism and feministic ideals were founded. In order to understand the “third wave” there must be an understanding of the “second wave.” In short, “second wave” feminism focused primarily on the inclusion of women in traditionally male-dominated
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4 C’s Od Capitalism
Econ paper Exam II Capitalism can be defined as a system in which one group owns the means of production and another groups is coerced into working for that first group. That basically means that one group of people own the land / machines / materials to produce a good. But that good is not magically going to materialize all by itself. Someone has to do that work. Be it programming a computer to
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