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  • Art Commission Statement

    Art Commission Statement

    Art Commission Statement Art Statement Introduction In this paper, I will discuss the commissioning of a Ten Commandments statue for the lobby of the new Christian and Jewish Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center. The commission statement will explain how the Ten Commandments statue represents developments in past and current world events and cultural patterns in Judaism and Christianity. We will discuss the importance of the proposed location and why it is appropriate being placed

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    Essay Length: 1,302 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Fatih
  • History Causation

    History Causation

    World War 1 started in 1914 where Germany where blamed of causing it. This essay will be explaining if it was really Germany their fault of causing World War 1 and if it was inevitable. There were early signs in Europe that World War was going to come. In Blackadder Goes Forth, Baldrick opined that the war began when 'Arch Duke shot an ostrich because he was hungry'. His garbled version of the assassination of

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    Essay Length: 414 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • History of Women in the Police Force

    History of Women in the Police Force

    Introduction Women have come a long way in the area of the workforce in the past one hundred years. If you were to look back one hundred years ago, you would never see a woman working outside of the home. Society had the idea that a woman's place was in the home cooking, cleaning, reproducing and care giving. They had the idea that there was no place for her in the workforce because that was

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    Essay Length: 3,477 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Steve
  • The History of Abortion in the United States

    The History of Abortion in the United States

    Abortion is a topic that has been around since the beginning of time. Each person has their own viewpoints, but the problem is the majority of society has little knowledge about abortion. Abortion in teens is only increasing every year, since the morality factor seems to apply no longer. There are many medical hazards that also exist in procedure with an abortion. Americans feel that it is only the mother’s choice whether or not to

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Artur
  • The Odyssey Vs. American History X

    The Odyssey Vs. American History X

    The Odyssey vs. American History X The Odyssey and American History X don’t share similarities in the plot, theme or time period, but they have an ingredient common in many stories. Odysseus and Derek are challenged with deadly obstacles and they overcome these difficulties with the help of a mentor. A guide saves both characters and assists them in their return home. Odysseus and Derek need the support and help of a trusted friend who

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    Essay Length: 575 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Andrew
  • The History of Apartheid in South Africa Strategists in the National Party

    The History of Apartheid in South Africa Strategists in the National Party

    The History of Apartheid in South Africa Strategists in the National Party invented apartheid as a means to cement their control over the economic and social system. Initially, aim of the apartheid was to maintain white domination while extending racial separation. Starting in the 60's, a plan of ''Grand Apartheid'' was executed, emphasizing territorial separation and police repression. With the enactment of apartheid laws in 1948, racial discrimination was institutionalized. Race laws touched every aspect

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    Essay Length: 989 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Chinese Art

    Chinese Art

    China has the world's oldest living civilization. It's written history goes back almost 3,500 years, and the history told by it's artifacts and artwork goes back much farther. The oldest known works of Chinese art include pottery and jade carvings from the time of 5000 BC. Jade is a general term used to describe either jadeite or nephrite, known as true jade. It's composed of several minerals. It's smooth and rich in texture, but it's

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • History of Southwest Airline

    History of Southwest Airline

    History of Southwest Airline More than 32 years ago, Rollin King and Herb Kelleher got together and decided to start a different kind of airline. They began with one simple notion: If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make darn sure they have a good time doing it, people will fly your airline. And you know what? They were right.

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    Essay Length: 765 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jack
  • Silicon Arts Inc

    Silicon Arts Inc

    Silicon Arts Inc. Silicon Arts Inc. (SAI) is a manufacturer of circuits that are used in a number of different electronic equipment (University of Phoenix, Simulation, 2006). In their first years, they saw first a huge soar in the industry, but that was swiftly followed by a 40% downfall in subsequent years. SAI dealt with this by tightly controlling their expenses. Current markets trends indicate that the industry may be on the rise. Consequently, and

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    Essay Length: 1,314 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Music History : Vienna

    Music History : Vienna

    I. In the reading, "Vienna under Joseph II and Leopold II," the major opera theatre was called the Burgtheater. This particular theater sat 1350 audience members. These audience members sat in various locations within this theater. The, "parterre noble," sat right in front of the stage and was reserved for the nobility. The first two tiers of boxes were also reserved for nobility except for those belonging to the imperial family, or reserved for foreign

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Edward
  • Early American History

    Early American History

    Early American History Unity within colonies was extremely strong because it was assembled in a primal urge for survival. The colonists were in this entirely new land, so it was natural they would stick together to the familiar, and therefore build strong bonds and loyalty to their colony. Exclusion also excellently describes early America because of the way colonies expelled their own people if they did not follow the colony’s strict ‘rules’ of life. The

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    Essay Length: 1,179 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tommy
  • History of Video Games

    History of Video Games

    Some problems are solved over a cup of coffee and some go on for decades without any sign of resolution. The reason may be that a solution can not be found or possibly that too many solutions are established. The ongoing argument of whether video games are good or bad for society is a clear example. Opponents believe they are a bad contribution to society while proponents believe they are a necessary and supportive

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jack
  • The Traditional Art of Africa

    The Traditional Art of Africa

    The traditional art of Africa plays a major part in the African society. Most ceremonies and activities (such as singing, dancing, storytelling, ect.) can not function without visual art. It can also be used as an implement and insignia of rank or prestige, or have a religious significance.African art consists mainly of sculptures, paintings, fetishes, masks, figures, and decorative objects. Sculptures are considered to be the greatest achievement for African art. A majority of the

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    Essay Length: 447 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Max
  • History Defined

    History Defined

    History Defined History is the explanation of change over time. A constant characteristic of history is that it is grounded in fact and actuality. However, the re-telling of concrete events must be perfectly crafted to provide meaning and efficiently relay experiences. Such crafting requires a number of various artistic literary aspects. History is not so much glorious as it is concrete and faithful- if a given event has occurred than it is possible, but if

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    Essay Length: 625 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Us History from 1877

    Us History from 1877

    Susan B. Anthony October 18, 2004 US History from 1877 Grand View College The word feminist can be though of in many ways. Some people can hear the word in a positive way, and think of it as a woman standing up for her gender’s rights. Other people can think of it in a negative way, as a woman who is too high strung and opinionated. The word feminist is actually a female who

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    Essay Length: 2,432 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • White Devil History

    White Devil History

    Review for History 302 Thomas Dennis Brumwell, Stephen. White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America. Da Capo Press Inc. March, 2005. The book opens “Nous sommes tours Sauvages," which translates to “We are all Savages.” It’s a fitting way to begin a book chronicling the story of Major Robert Rogers and his rangers journey, Native American slaughter, and return home. In White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery,

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Jack
  • Stalin History Channel Notes

    Stalin History Channel Notes

    Stalin Declassified “The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic” • Murders more than his own country than all killed in war Russia were in wars combined • May 1945, victory. USSR celebrate end of WWII. Victory at great cost. Death toll at 7mill according to Stalin. Soviet documents declassified rose and said at 9million military, 17 military civilians. 26 million total. • January 1924 Lenin dead. Stalin

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Use of Art in Society

    Use of Art in Society

    Did You Know? Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are: • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair • 3 times more likely to win an award for

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    Essay Length: 323 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: July
  • Spirituality in Art

    Spirituality in Art

    Spirituality in Art Spirituality has been a constant theme for artists because it represents man’s quest for understanding his place in this world and his destiny. The very first paintings by cave dwellers conveyed, not only everyday life, such as hunting, but also reverent depictions of the sun, moon and stars, indicating homage to unseen divine powers that granted them life. Thus, my paper is going to focus on four paintings, all portraits, which evoke

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    Essay Length: 450 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Janna
  • History of the Boot Camp

    History of the Boot Camp

    History of the Boot Camp In the military, boot camp represents an abrupt, often shocking transition to a new way of life. Discipline is strict and there is an emphasis on hard work, physical training, and unquestioning obedience to authority. The new private is told when to sleep, when to get up and when to eat. He marches with his platoon everywhere he goes such as to meals and to training. Orders must be obeyed

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    Essay Length: 2,375 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Bred
  • Google History

    Google History

    Google is a play on the word googol, which was coined by Milton Sirotta, nephew of American mathematician Edward Kasner, and was popularized in the book, "Mathematics and the Imagination" by Kasner and James Newman. It refers to the number represented by the numeral 1 followed by 100 zeros. Google's use of the term reflects the company's mission to organize the immense, seemingly infinite amount of information available on the web. Back before Google? Aye,

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    Essay Length: 545 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Top
  • The Varied History and Future of Psychology as Science and Philosophy

    The Varied History and Future of Psychology as Science and Philosophy

    The Varied History and Future of Psychology as Science and Philosophy As events in history unfold, they have ways of appearing to be part of one simultaneous thrust of coordinated progress. Perhaps as part of one view of evolution, individuals are inclined to regard those developments and occurrences which transpire during their lives as somehow interrelated, interdependent, and principally part of the same body of human thought and ideology. This is likely the philosophy which

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    Essay Length: 4,269 Words / 18 Pages
    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Mike
  • Art of Ancient Greece

    Art of Ancient Greece

    Art of ancient Greece My report is on ancient Greek art mainly sculptures and vase art I will also be writing about a day in the life of a Greek artist. Artists in ancient Greece varied from designing coins, mosaics, gem engravings, architecture, pottery and sculptures. I'm also going to talk about what tools the sculptors used and the various methods used to make pottery and vases. The second part of my report will be

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    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Jack
  • Can a Work of Art Have Value Regardless of Who Creates It? Can, and Should, We Look Past the Character of the Artist - However Immoral We Consider Them to Be - and Simply Experience and Esteem the Work Itself?

    Can a Work of Art Have Value Regardless of Who Creates It? Can, and Should, We Look Past the Character of the Artist - However Immoral We Consider Them to Be - and Simply Experience and Esteem the Work Itself?

    Can a work of art have value regardless of who creates it? Can, and should, we look past the character of the artist - however immoral we consider them to be - and simply experience and esteem the work itself? Art is such a simple word, consisting of just three letters, and yet it takes ceaseless flows of discussions, arguments, debates and theories just on the very definition of it. So what is just so

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    Essay Length: 413 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Commercial Art

    Commercial Art

    The contemporary commercial art and design of today has no doubt been created through the heavy influences of 20th century art. Most corporations who advertise on a large scale look back to the most influential art of the past century when creating their ads. It's almost impossible to walk the city streets without being bombarded by billboards with crafty designs and catchy phrases. With a little research though, it's fairly easy to find that the

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    Essay Length: 1,072 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Jack

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