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  • Emperor Justinian: Architect of the Byzantine Legacy

    Emperor Justinian: Architect of the Byzantine Legacy

    From my webpage at http://cappsfamily.hypermart.net/justinian.htm Byzantine Emperor Justinian was the bold architect of a revitalized Byzantine Empire that would leave a lasting legacy for Western Civilization. As much of Europe entered the Dark Ages, Justinian's vision of a restored Roman Empire would reverse the decline of the Byzantine Empire and lay a firm foundation that would allow the Byzantine Empire to survive for centuries to come. Justinian, whose full name was Flavius Anicius Julianus Justinianus,

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    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Global Positioning System (gps)

    Global Positioning System (gps)

    The Global Positioning System. What is GPS? The global positioning system is a satellite-based navigation system, developed and operated by the U.S. Department of Defence, consisting of a network of 24 orbiting satellites that are eleven thousand nautical miles in space, at an inclination of 55 degrees and in six different orbital paths. The satellites are constantly moving, making two complete orbits around the Earth in just less than 24 hours. The GPS satellites are

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    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Oppenheimer's Legacy

    Oppenheimer's Legacy

    Oppenheimer's Legacy J(ulius) Robert Oppenheimer (b. April 22, 1904, New York City--d. Feb. 18, 1967, Princeton, N.J., U.S.), U.S. theoretical physicist and science administrator, noted as director of the Los Alamos laboratory during development of the atomic bomb (1943-45) and as director of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (1947-66). Accusations as to his loyalty and reliability as a security risk led to a government hearing that resulted in the loss of his security clearance

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    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: Yan
  • Structure Is the Pattern of Relationships Among Positions in the Organization and Among Members of the Organization

    Structure Is the Pattern of Relationships Among Positions in the Organization and Among Members of the Organization

    Structure is the pattern of relationships among positions in the organization and among members of the organization. Company A and company B are both the business organization in term of manufactures. They manufactured different kind of product. Shirts and blouses in a limited range of tradition styles are Company A’s products and B is a specialist producer of Health, Fitness and Beauty products. Therefore, the structure is not the same between them. Company A’s operating

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Victor
  • A Legacy of Distinction

    A Legacy of Distinction

    A Legacy of Distinction 1982 1) Dr. Theodore Jojola, Native American Political Scientist 2) Dr. Rennard Strickland, Native American Professor of Law and History, University of Tulsa 1983 1) Mark Monroe (Sioux), Director of American Indian Council 1984 1) Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne, Hodulgee, Muscogee), Poet, Writer, Lecturer, Policy Analyst, President & Executive Director of the Morningstar Institute, Washington D.C. 1985 1) Chief Oren Lyons (Onondaga), Director of American Studies, Univ. of Buffalo, Faithkeeper- Iroquois

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Mike
  • Position Paper: The Inevitable Cold War

    Position Paper: The Inevitable Cold War

    Ashley Wigfield Mr. Fox HS 132 J 10/04/05 Position Paper: The Inevitable Cold War Following World War II, the actions and prevailing beliefs of both American and Russian leaders fueled distrust and resentment between the two powerful nations which eventually led to an unavoidable confrontation. Although the American mindset would have all blame placed on Russia, it is important to examine both sides of the issue in order to prove that both nations were merely

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Jon
  • Discontinue the Celebration of Columbus Day in America

    Discontinue the Celebration of Columbus Day in America

    Topic: To discontinue the celebration of “Columbus Day General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To enlighten the unaware of the malicious acts committed by Christopher Columbus in hopes of putting an end to the celebration of Columbus Day. Thesis Statement: Celebrating “Columbus Day” is a horrendous tradition commemorating an evil man who is not worthy of such a prestigious honor, canceling the holiday in the remaining 33 active states would be a step in the

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    Essay Length: 939 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • Latin America: A Legacy of Oppression

    Latin America: A Legacy of Oppression

    Latin America: A Legacy of Oppression When the Europeans first arrived in Latin America, they didn't realize the immensity of their actions. As history has proven, the Europeans have imposed many things on the Latin American territory have had a long, devastating effect on the indigenous people. In the centuries after 1492, Europeans would control much of South America and impose a foreign culture upon the already established civilizations that existed before their arrival. These

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools

    Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools

    Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools The position this paper represents does not delve into the historical theories or the moral philosophies as to whether or not corporal punishment toward children is, in and of itself, effective or morally acceptable. Instead, the position of this paper is to argue against the use of corporal punishment as a means to behavior modification in public schools throughout America. For years the debate

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Position Paper on Stephen Covey

    Position Paper on Stephen Covey

    Position Paper on Stephen Covey’s, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People MG 401 Senior Seminar in Management Introduction In 1989, Stephen Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People started a landmark revolution in how we think about time and life management. In this book, Covey presents seven principles for developing effectiveness in our private and public lives. By developing these habits, one moves from being dependent on other people to being and acting

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    Submitted: February 16, 2010 By: Mike
  • Positive/negative Effects of Marijuana

    Positive/negative Effects of Marijuana

    Marijuana has many positive and negative effects on the body. Marijuana Myths have been harmful to society by attracting people to the drug. Myths about the marijuana not being harmful have caused people to use the dug without the effects on the body. Myths are generated by popular culture to give people false ideas about the drug (National Drug Conference 8-9). Marijuana can be historically linked to many countries. Marijuana was used for both religious

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Fonta
  • The Power of Positive Thinking

    The Power of Positive Thinking

    Specific purpose: To persuade my audience that when people fully embrace the ideal of positive thinking they are more able to cope with difficult situations and health concerns that can normally be quite debilitating or even fatal. Central Idea/Thesis statement: To demonstrate that positive thinking has the ability to help a person heal and cope with adversity. Introduction: How would you feel if I told you I was going to take away 7.5 years of

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Monika
  • Describe How Napoleon Became Dictator of Animal Farm and How He Maintained His Position over the Years

    Describe How Napoleon Became Dictator of Animal Farm and How He Maintained His Position over the Years

    Napoleon was a pig in more than one sense. Words that you associate with pigs are not often pleasant. ‘Pig’ referring to one who is greedy and has more than their fair share; ‘pig headed’ refers to one who is extremely stubborn and thinks they are always right; ‘the pigs’ refer to police, or other figures of authority. Napoleon became dictator of Animal Farm merely due to the fact that he was a pig, and

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    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Positioning a Brand in the Marketplace

    Positioning a Brand in the Marketplace

    Positioning a Brand in the Marketplace By Suzanne Hogan, Senior Partner, Lippincott Mercer Before we can talk meaningfully about positioning a brand, we need to be clear about why it is important to position a brand-and exactly what a brand is. The reason it is important to position a brand is because of the phenomenon that we at Lippincott & Margulies call Brandwashing(SM). As consumers, we are all influenced by the effects of a powerful

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    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Top
  • Nostalgic Memories Are Not Always Positive ones

    Nostalgic Memories Are Not Always Positive ones

    Nostalgic Memories Are Not Always Positive Ones Just as farmers brand their livestock in order to claim them as their own, humans do the same when it comes to important events. There are certain moments in one’s life when an incident is so powerful, emotionally or physically, that it leaves a mark on a person forever. The branded symbol that is left could be positive or negative, but there is no doubt that it

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    Submitted: February 23, 2010 By: Vika
  • Columbus Vs. De Vaca

    Columbus Vs. De Vaca

    Christopher Columbus and Alvez Nunez Cabeza de Vaca were both explorers for Spain, but under different rulers and different times. The more famous, Christopher Columbus, came before de Vaca's time. Columbus sailed a series of four voyages between 1492 and 1504 in search for a route to Asia which led accidentally to his discovery of new land inhabited with Indians. Christopher sailed under the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella for his journey to the "Indies,"

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    Submitted: February 24, 2010 By: Mike
  • Ernest Hemingway - a Legacy for American Literature

    Ernest Hemingway - a Legacy for American Literature

    Ernest Hemingway, A legacy for American Literature Some say that Hemingway’s personal life should disqualify him from the literature canon. They state that his torrent affairs, his alcoholism, and his mental state should preclude him from entry into the canon. These are the very things that help to make Hemingway a unique writer. Although his genre is fiction, he relies on his real life experiences with the people and places that he visited. The very

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: Mike
  • Aromatherapy Positively Affects Mood, Eeg Patterns of Alertness

    Aromatherapy Positively Affects Mood, Eeg Patterns of Alertness

    Aromatherapy Positively Affects Mood, EEG Patterns of Alertness And Math Computations This study was done on volunteers of University of Miami Medical School; there were 40 adults in all their average age was in the 30. 30 female and 10 males, 43% White, 15% African American and 42% Hispanic. The purpose of this study was to see if aromatherapy positively effect people in the brain. The participants were randomly selected in 2 separate groups. Before

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    Submitted: February 27, 2010 By: July
  • The Humanitarian Legacy Left Behind

    The Humanitarian Legacy Left Behind

    Indigenous to Minnesota and ex-goalie for the “Fighting Sioux,” self-made millionaire Ralph Engelstad may have been one of the leading philanthropists in America. Ralph was most widely known for his numerous donations to his former college and for his devotion to the handicapped. Born January 28, 1930, he grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, about 70 miles from Grand Forks. He was the grandson of a Norwegian immigrant farmer, second in line in a

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    Submitted: February 28, 2010 By: Mike
  • Perceptual Compression of Space Through Position Integration

    Perceptual Compression of Space Through Position Integration

    Perceptual Compression of Space through Position Integration When moving figures are occluded and revealed piecemeal as they move across a narrow slit, observers may perceive them as integrated but distorted. They may also perceive much more of the figure as simultaneously visible than is actually presented at any moment. We obtained quantitative measures of both the perceived distortion and perceived simultaneity under free viewing conditions and related these phenomena to spontaneous pursuit eye movements, the

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    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Artur
  • Discuss the Using Is with the Same Old Situation Without Changing Management Style or Reorganization. What Are the Consequences, What Are the Positives and Negatives.

    Discuss the Using Is with the Same Old Situation Without Changing Management Style or Reorganization. What Are the Consequences, What Are the Positives and Negatives.

    The present condition of the company structure was wide span of control and high scalar chain, it was centralized upon one person "technical manager" and therefore suffered various difficulties. After some thinking a new technology was introduced to this system, without reorganizing company's structure. In this case I will study, introduction of new technology and the consequences it may lead into the old and new companies structures. First of all, for a company to introduce

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    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Artur
  • Cristopher Columbus

    Cristopher Columbus

    An essay on Cristopher Columbus While many learned professors have abandoned hope of ever discovering the truth behind Cristopher Columbus, I for one feel that it is still a worthy cause for examination. There are many factors which influenced the development of Cristopher Columbus. While much has been written on its influence on contemporary living, it is important to remember that ?what goes up must come down.? Since it was first compared to antidisestablishmentarianism much

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Max
  • How Successful Was Organized Labor in Improving the Position of Workers in the Period from 1875-1900? Analyze the Factors That Contributed to the Level of Success Achieved.

    How Successful Was Organized Labor in Improving the Position of Workers in the Period from 1875-1900? Analyze the Factors That Contributed to the Level of Success Achieved.

    UNITED STATES HISTORY FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION Topic: How successful was organized labor in improving the position of workers in the period from 18-1900? Analyze the factors that contributed to the level of success achieved. In an 18 world, run by corporations and narcissistic owners, workers found that as individuals, they were mute to the rest of the nation. They were mere workers in the anthill, ruled by numerous ’queens’. These workers rallied together in an attempt

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Evaluate O’doul’s Positioning Strategy. Is It Wise, Given the Flat Market for the Overall Beer Industry?

    Evaluate O’doul’s Positioning Strategy. Is It Wise, Given the Flat Market for the Overall Beer Industry?

    1. Evaluate O’Doul’s positioning strategy. Is it wise, given the flat market for the overall beer industry? In my opinion O’Doul’s positioning strategy is very good for all beer company around the world and Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc itself. They can distinctive big idea in mind of the target market at the right time and place. The company focuses on customer’s need and wants, at the same time give the priority to legal constraint. In this

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Volkswagen Brand Positioning

    Volkswagen Brand Positioning

    Case Study: Volkswagen Brand Positioning Background In this marketplace, car launches followed the typical PR approach: a social event at a car dealership or at a social venue with press and key guests of the industry, where the car was not an interactive part of the event. Challenge To establish the VW portfolio expansion through a public relations-branding campaign to help current consumer base evolve from one VW vehicle to another. Strategy Take the vehicle

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    Submitted: March 27, 2010 By: Wendy

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