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  • Capital Punishment - History

    Capital Punishment - History

    Capital Punishment - History Capital Punishment - History There have been many controversies in the history of the United States, ranging from abortion, gun control, but capital punishment has been one of the most contested issues in recent decades. Capital punishment is the legal infliction of the death penalty on persons convicted of a crime. It is not intended to inflict any physical pain or any torture; it is only another form of punishment. It

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    Essay Length: 2,086 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • History, Science and Technology, Justice, and Environmental Issues of Sweden

    History, Science and Technology, Justice, and Environmental Issues of Sweden

    History, Science and Technology, Justice, and Environmental Issues of Sweden During the seventh and eighth centuries, the Swedes were merchant seamen well known for their trade. In the ninth century, Nordic Vikings raided and ravaged the European Continent as far as the Black and Caspian Seas. During the 11th and 12th centuries, Sweden slowly became a united Christian kingdom that later included Finland. Queen Margaret of Denmark united all the Nordic lands in the "Kalmar

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    Essay Length: 660 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Vika
  • The History of Bowling

    The History of Bowling

    The sport of bowling has a lengthy history packed with an evolution that has comprehensive rules; and is an indoor activity that has become one of the most popular sports in the world. It can easily be said that over 50% of Americans have bowled once in their lifetime, whether it was for a birthday party or on a date. However, many people bowl routinely without knowing anything about the interesting history of the game.

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    Essay Length: 1,451 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Victor
  • Poverty in Australia

    Poverty in Australia

    Poverty In Australia Before discussing the extent of poverty in Australia, it is first crucial to mention the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty. Absolute Poverty is a situation where deprivation is extreme because people do not have access to the basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. In contrast Relative Poverty is a situation in which the incidence of poverty is measured relative to things such as average weekly earnings or income

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    Submitted: December 24, 2009 By: Edward
  • History of Rave Culture

    History of Rave Culture

    The idea that "techno usually has NO message, no image etc. it is faceless" is certainly not one that is embraced by enough of a majority for it to be considered an intrinsic property of techno itself, but rather an indication of what Mr./Mrs./Ms. ALLES NAAR DE KLOTE is getting out of it. This is an important distinction that needs to be made, I think, when discussing exactly what the nature of the state of

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    Submitted: December 24, 2009 By: Anna
  • History of Ephesus

    History of Ephesus

    The earliest record of the city of Ephesus was in 1200 B.C. The Ionians migrated and settled it. At the beginning of the 7th, the Cimmerian invasion devastated the area. Under the rule of Lydian kings Ephesus became one of the wealthiest cities in the Mediterranean world. Persia came to reign shortly after Lydia. Ephesus remained under Persian rule until 314 B.C. when Alexander the Great took over the area. The city remained under Greek

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    Essay Length: 293 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 25, 2009 By: Top
  • Poverty Analysis - Varying Perspectives

    Poverty Analysis - Varying Perspectives

    Poverty Analysis – Varying Perspectives 1. Introduction - Need for Analyzing/ Understanding Poverty All of us have some perception and understanding of the poor (and poverty). However, such perceptions may have different connotations for each one of us based on our personal experiences, understanding and knowledge. We need to develop a conceptual understanding of poverty and related aspects because: a. Mostly we perceive that we know the problems of the poor and take these for

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    Submitted: December 25, 2009 By: Andrew
  • How Hollywood Sanitises History Using Pearl Harbour as an Example

    How Hollywood Sanitises History Using Pearl Harbour as an Example

    Good evening and welcome to you all. I have been given the honour of delivering the opening speech for the 2007 Annual Brisbane Film Festival. When I was asked to make this speech I imagined you would all like to hear about how wonderful the films are you about to see; how technically correct and innovative they are and how great is the acting and the photography you will witness. I am sure this is

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    Essay Length: 1,159 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: July
  • African History

    African History

    Zuni Lucero and Simon Ortiz make compelling points in their papers. They talk about the differences in the two cultures. How they changed schools and saw both sides of their ever changing world at a young age. How being integrated into a white community changed them, and how they felt some what of an outsider going back to their native communities. Threw their writing they can elaborate and share these experiences to those of us

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    Essay Length: 615 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • History of Cuba

    History of Cuba

    The Middle Passage was the most infamous route of the triangular trade. This voyage carried Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. Captains of slave ships were known as either "loose packers" or "tight packers," depending on how many slaves they crammed into the space they had. However, most ships were "tight packers" (especially those in the 18th century); life for the slaves on these ships was extremely uncomfortable. Slaves were taken from the holding forts, shackled

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    Essay Length: 2,033 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: regina
  • Art History

    Art History

    The most prominent artist of his day, Giotto has influenced Italian art in many ways. Giotto's figures are forceful, monumental, some even might say bulky. His paintings are intense, slow-moving, building up a rhythm to a supremely climactic style. Giotto achieved a convincing representation of space and background. Not only was he an amazing artist but even more amazing that his talent was inherent, not taught in any school but enhanced by his mentor Cimabue.

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Is It Necessary to Celebrate Black History Month in the 21 St Century

    Is It Necessary to Celebrate Black History Month in the 21 St Century

    Do you think it is necessary to celebrate black history month in the twenty first century? Black history month is a time to remember the path that African Americans have created in order for us to succeed. Many people feel that celebrating this month is unnecessary , but I personally feel that it is because there are a lot of accomplishments that go unnotice by black Americans. If someone asked you if you thought black

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Fonta
  • The History of the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    The History of the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) is one the three major highway bridge-tunnel facilities in Virginia. A bridge-tunnel is a facility where a bridge transitions into a man-made portal island. A bridge tunnel is used in Virginia because of the wide of water located there, which makes an all tunnel route extremely expensive. The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel is one of the largest, unknown water-crossing facilities in the world. The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel is named after the

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    Essay Length: 877 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Victor
  • Cureent History Portfolio

    Cureent History Portfolio

    Current History Portfolio Article # 1 Titled: Yes: There are Limits to the right to bear arms Source: Union Tribune or Signonsandiego Date: Dec. 21 2007 By: Kristen Rand Summary/Analysis : This article discusses the amendment about gun control specifically the right to bear arms. But it isn’t discussing it on the U.S. mainland but instead on the District of Columbia. The Controversy is whether or not the District is bound to the same laws

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Poverty in the United States

    Poverty in the United States

    When one thinks of poverty often the mental picture that comes to mind is of single parent on welfare, who is dependent and unemployment. The impact of poverty, the destruction of crime and stigmatization of the violence on the children is more devastating and irreversible than the miseducation and illiteracy that most often accompanies poverty. There are many factors that contribute towards poverty but the ones with the most impact are government corruption, crime,

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • American History X

    American History X

    I'm not scared... I'm through with it... I'm done. "American History X" is an unflattering and often disturbing look at the roots and consequences of racism. And like the hard reality that it attempts to mirror, there are no easy answers or simple solutions offered in this cautionary tale. Instead, it portrays the scourge of racism as an endemic and self-propagating problem, festering and feeding upon itself, resulting in distant consequences both unexpected and tragic.

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Fatih
  • American History X

    American History X

    AMERICAN HISTORY X American History X (1998) illustrates how segregation is aggravated by missing father figures as well as the herd mentality of the characters in the film. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the herd mentality states that people need a concept or a worldview to adopt in order to give meaning to their lives. This herding of people who choose to adopt this certain ideal or ideals in effect causes the stifling of

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    Essay Length: 2,182 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Anna
  • Jazz History in 1920

    Jazz History in 1920

    Jazz Poetry in the 1920's Jazz Poetry can be defined as poetry that demonstrates jazz-like rhythm or the feeling of improvisation. During the 1920's many poets began to experiment with the conventional forms of writing with rhythm which led to the invention of Jazz Poetry. Poetry and Jazz seemed to both evolve into each other which led to the merge that became known as “Jazz Poetry”. Jazz poetry has been an unorthodox style of writing

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Wendy
  • What Is History?

    What Is History?

    History is of great importance to our world and everyday lives. The knowledge of what has happened in the past is what prevents it from happening again, as long as we pay close attention. History gives us insight into our world, and how everything has come to be. The study of it can improve our lives, by learning the lessons learned in the past, without having to experience them ourselves. History is the study of

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    Essay Length: 469 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Coping with Poverty in Africa

    Coping with Poverty in Africa

    COPING WITH POVERTY IN AFRICA by John Mclean THE SELF INTEREST OF THE MAJOR ECONOMIC NATIONS THE NEW BUZZWORDS - “ ENLIGHTENED SELF INTEREST ” In past years it was always the African countries which were the richest in natural resources who received the most attention from the major economic countries. Interest in these counties with rich natural resources was kept high solely due to national self interest. The extremely poor African countries, those without

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    Essay Length: 4,331 Words / 18 Pages
    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Poverty and Aids in Africa

    Poverty and Aids in Africa

    In this day in age, Africa is portrayed as a continent in crisis. In fact, during the last several years, most African countries have struggled from one crisis to another. The people of Africa face poverty, malnourishment and disease more then most people could imagine. Thus, the continents preoccupation with crises management has prevented it from serving as an engine of social and economic transformation. Many researchers have examined the causes of poverty and underdevelopment

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Mike
  • Theatre's Troublesome History

    Theatre's Troublesome History

    Although theatre was considered dangerous throughout various periods in History, I believe its one of the best things that could have happened to our society. That’s why, I believe, theatre is a necessary art form. Its one thing to sit and read a political article in the newspaper at home, criticising the government for trampling on freedom; its another to absorb this idea in a room full of people all focused on the play unfolding

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Mike
  • Vicious Cycle of Poverty

    Vicious Cycle of Poverty

    Vicious Cycle of Poverty 1. Vicious Cycle of Poverty People in general like to find reasons for poverty and unfortunately these reasons very often put the blame for poverty on the poor themselves. Examples include: - the poor are lazy - the poor do not educate their children - the poor are superstitious, unscientific and do not accept change - the poor have too many children. It is important to note that poverty is not

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: July
  • History of Snow Boarding

    History of Snow Boarding

    History of Snowboarding Snowboarding is the world's fastest growing winter sport and is set to become even more popular than skiing. It is still a young sport and there are many people eager to learn more about the enjoyment the sport has to offer. Without going to a mountain and taking a few lessons it is hard to fully appreciate what the sport really is, and the sensation that riding a snowboard gives. This essay

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Lessons of the Imperialist Propaganda (indonesian History)

    Lessons of the Imperialist Propaganda (indonesian History)

    The Legacy Between Oranje Boven and The Holy Red and White Up to 1942, Indonesia had been stably ruled by a three-and-a-half century-old Dutch regime which continued to dampen down Indonesia's desire for an independent, sovereign state. The Japanese invasion, three-and-a-half years brief as it was, contributed significantly to the development modern Indonesian state. This period is a stage where Indonesia becomes the spotlight on mass communication, as parties of various political interests strive to

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Wendy