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  • An Overview of the Life of a Spanish National Hero

    An Overview of the Life of a Spanish National Hero

    An Overview of the Life of a Spanish National Hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known best as El Cid, is revered as a great national hero of Spain. The name El Cid comes from the Arabic В‘El Seid' meaning the Lord. Known to his admiring countrymen as В‘campeador', or champion, he was a Spanish warrior whom later legend made into a hero and the symbol of chivalry and virtue. El Cid was born in Vivar

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    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Third Wave of Democratization - the Spanish Paradigm

    The Third Wave of Democratization - the Spanish Paradigm

    The Third Wave of Democratization - The Spanish Paradigm History of the Third Wave History has proven that democratization around the world has occurred in stages. Samuel P. Huntington breaks these stages into three waves, with the final wave being the current wave. The third wave of democratization began in 19 with Portugal's transition. The vast majority of the countries that democratized during this time were transformed from a one-party system, a military regime or

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    Essay Length: 520 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Short English-Spanish Glossary on Corporate Law

    Short English-Spanish Glossary on Corporate Law

    company (UK) corporation, incorporation (US) sociedad mercantil foundation, organization, charity, trust, association fundaciуn, asociaciуn (es otro tipo de persona jurнdica) legal body, legal entity, legal person, body corporate persona jurнdica limited company/ corporation sociedad capitalista accionistas no responden ante las adversidades natural person/body, individual, physical person persona fнsica partnership sociedad civil (Espaсa) (personalista) personas que las constituyen son mas importantes que el capital que aportan. Los partidarios responden por todo el capital si algo va

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Spanish as a Second Languge

    Spanish as a Second Languge

    Spanish As a Second Languge In recent years, the total population of Spanish speakers in the US has doubled. According to Census 2001 of the estimated 284 million residents in the USA, 36 million are of Hispanic origin, Five million more than the entire population of Canada. In 1960 people of Hispanic origin only equaled 6% of the US population. Since increased to 13%. 332 million people in the world speak Spanish. Second to Chinese

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Artur
  • Spanish American War

    Spanish American War

    During the last years of the 19th century, the United States found itself involved in what John Jay, the American secretary of state, later referred to as a "splendid little war; begun with highest motives, carried on with magnificent intelligence and spirit, favored by that fortune which loves the brave." From an American standpoint, because there were few negative results, and so many significantly positive consequences, John Jay was correct in calling the Spanish-American War

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    Essay Length: 649 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: David
  • Giant

    Giant

    Every human being has flaws that he or she wishes they did not possess. There is not one single person alive that is completely perfect and totally satisfied with themselves. Each and every one of us have something that we would like to change about ourselves, whether it is a trait, a fear, a habit, or even an event that has happened in the past. Some of these things can be overcome but sometimes, no

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: regina
  • James and the Giant Peach

    James and the Giant Peach

    “James and the Giant Peach” The reason that I picked James and the Giant Peach is because it sounded interesting, also because I like made up stories, and finally because I like new books to read. James Trotter a four-year old boy who lived with his mom and dad, until they went to the city one day where a terrible tragedy took place. His mom and dad were eaten by a rhinoceros who’d escaped

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Tasha
  • The Spanish Christ

    The Spanish Christ

    The Spanish Christ Baltasar Espinosa is Borges “Spanish Christ.” The Gospel of Mark written by Jorge Luis Borges, is ironically connected to the life of our Christ. There are many cosmic ironies in this portrayal being made through Espinosa. The ripe age of 33; a beard; the eagerness to listen and obey; and the pet lamb are all ironic, seeing how they all relate and are some of the very same characteristics our Christ had.

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    Essay Length: 480 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Top
  • Spanish Settlements Vs. English Colonies

    Spanish Settlements Vs. English Colonies

    Throughout the seventeenth century, many countries began inhabiting North America. Two of the most prominent countries that colonized the area were England and Spain. The English, were more accustomed to the Northeast area, which they called New England. The Spanish, however, had a higher interest in the Southwest. Because they lived in two separate areas, all aspects of life in their colonies were different. The two most obvious differences between the Spanish and English were

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    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Competing with Giants: Survival Strategies for Local Companies in Emerging Markets

    Competing with Giants: Survival Strategies for Local Companies in Emerging Markets

    Competing with Giants: Survival Strategies for Local Companies in Emerging Markets 12/7/1999 A Chinese cosmetics company thrives in the face of multinational competition by developing mass-market brands that take advantage of its familiarity with local tastes and standards. It's a survival strategy - one of four identified by by Niraj Dawar and Tony Frost, and it's highlighted here in this excerpt from their article "Competing with Giants: Survival Strategies for Local Companies in Emerging Markets"

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    Submitted: December 1, 2009 By: Bred
  • Relations Between the Spanish and the Indigenous Peoples

    Relations Between the Spanish and the Indigenous Peoples

    Relations between the Spanish and the Indigenous peoples Spanish colonization started in 1492 when Cristoforo Colombo, Christopher Columbus, arrived in the West Indies .1 Even though Columbus was on route to find a easier, quicker route to India, he stumbled upon an unknown land full of exotic new people, plants, and animals. Columbus was the first Spanish American to come to America, but many more Spanish explorers would follow after him; including Cortes, Aguirre, and

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    Submitted: December 4, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities

    Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities

    David Sedaris writes about his experience taking guitar lessons in “Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities” after his father decided that he and his younger sisters should start a family music group. However, Sedaris has no desire to learn how to play guitar. His desire lies within singing jingles in the voice of Billie Holiday. Sedaris’ desire to sing in the voice of Billie Holiday is probably closely related to his sexual orientation, being gay, and his

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Yan
  • Crack in Spanish Harlem

    Crack in Spanish Harlem

    Crack in Spanish Harlem Philippe Bourgois For people that have never had to struggle for a buck, they could never imagine life in the streets. I grew up primarily getting everything I wanted, and obviously everything I needed. Never did I ever once have to ride a city bus, let alone be found anywhere near inner city streets. I use to believe that the people there were "bad," therefore they placed themselves in the street.

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    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Steve
  • Spanish and American Colonialism

    Spanish and American Colonialism

    At the turn of the 15th century, the Spanish entered the New World under the blessing of the Pope and Catholic Church. The Spanish were in the New World to conquer, trade, find precious metals like gold and silver, use the native Indians for slave labor, and convert them to Christianity. They wished to gain important territory and prestige. The Spanish started colonies in Mexico, Peru, and most of Central and South America. Hernan Cortes

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    Submitted: December 10, 2009 By: Anna
  • Napoleon and the Spanish Resistance

    Napoleon and the Spanish Resistance

    Napoleon and the Spanish Resistance Throughout time, the military has been considered one of the key features in a civilization. It has been considered the heart and soul of many countries and empires and has been the center of many cultures. Throughout history we have seen many military leaders and military powers. We have seen military techniques and technology change as we progress. Our schools are filled with legends of great war heroes and hard-fought

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Edward
  • The Factors That Motivated the European (spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch and English in Particular) to Explore and Colonize North America and South America Concerned Material Gain and / or Religious Freedom.

    The Factors That Motivated the European (spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch and English in Particular) to Explore and Colonize North America and South America Concerned Material Gain and / or Religious Freedom.

    True. I believe many of the motivators for the Europeans to move to and colonize North and South America was due to material gain and religious freedom. First I would like to talk about several of the material gains that were either made or expected to be made in the move to explore North and South America’s. When the plans were being set out for the new colonies and the different propels that were laid

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    Essay Length: 1,130 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War

    The Spanish American War Nationalists in Cuba had been resisting Spanish rule since 1895. The Americans had become increasingly sorry for the Cubans mainly because of the numerous news reports about Spanish brutality. Local New York newspapers like the New York Journal and New York World exaggerated and even made up stories about the Spanish military coming down on the Cuban rebels. These intense newspaper writings, called yellow journalism, convinced much of the American public

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    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Jack
  • Willian Faulkner - "literature Giant"

    Willian Faulkner - "literature Giant"

    William Cuthbert Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897, in New Albany, Mississippi, the first of four sons born to Murry and Maud Butler Faulkner. He was named after his great-grandfather, William Clark Faulkner, the “Old Colonel,” who had been killed eight years earlier in a duel with his former business partner in the streets of Ripley, Mississippi. A lawyer, politician, planter, businessman, Civil War colonel, railroad financier, and finally a best-selling writer (of the

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    Essay Length: 499 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 17, 2009 By: David
  • Spanish Fiesta

    Spanish Fiesta

    The Basques say they're the strongest and bravest people in the world. And by the end of this week's Basque Rural Games, you won't even think about arguing! These Games, the most primitive of strength contests, are held at the central stadium in Bilbao, Spain, and occur as part of Bilbao's biggest festival, Semana Grande (Big Week, which began on Monday and ends today). The sports, called herri kilorak (or rural sports), stem from agricultural

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    Essay Length: 551 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 17, 2009 By: Mike
  • Pirates of the Spanish Main

    Pirates of the Spanish Main

    Yo-Ho-Ho, A pirate's life for me. In 2004, WizKids card company created a game based on pirates. It used ships that could be constructed into small models and crew which could go on the constructed ship. It was the first time a card game was made that expanded into a large Three-Dimensional environment enhanced game. "Pirates of the Spanish main" is a great game. Everything needed in order to play the game comes in each

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    Submitted: December 19, 2009 By: Tommy
  • The Giant Panda

    The Giant Panda

    The giant panda, infamously known for their black markings and playful behavior, is among one of the most endangered species in the world. Pandas in the wild have few natural enemies; their species decline is mostly due to overpopulation of humans who continue to take up land space and lack of food during the intervals of bamboo blossom season. This paper will discuss the pandas’ ecology, subdivided into categories of their diet, habitat and behavior,

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    Submitted: December 22, 2009 By: regina
  • The Analysis of the Poem “soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister”

    The Analysis of the Poem “soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister”

    The peculiar essence of the poem "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister" written by Robert Browning lies in the impression of violent and disordered hatred. This feeling is revealed by the very structure of the work. The poem is framed by bestial growl at first word and closing line. The first onomatopeaic growl opens the soliloquist’s confession of malice for Brother Lawrence: "Gr-r-r -- there go my heart's abhorrence!/ Water your damned flowerpots, do!" Another "Gr-r-r"

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    Essay Length: 559 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 24, 2009 By: Edward
  • Southwest Airlines: An Industry Giant

    Southwest Airlines: An Industry Giant

    From 1972 to 2002, Southwest Airlines stock returned more for their shareholders than any other stock in the same time period (Collins, 2006, Hospital Strategy IV: Southwest Airlines and thinking outside the box). Many companies have begun to take notice of the Southwest model; a model that allows Southwest to thrive while many of its contemporaries are faced with financial difficulties. The success of Southwest Airlines can be attributed to their structure. This structure

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    Submitted: December 25, 2009 By: July
  • Spanish Education Should Not Be Stopped

    Spanish Education Should Not Be Stopped

    Spanish Education should not be stopped An issue that was recently brought up by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich offended Hispanic people. At a speech to the National Federation of Republican Woman Gingrich commented that “the American people believe English should be the official language of the government…We should replace bilingual education with immersion in English so people learn the common language of prosperity, not the language of living in a ghetto”. I am Hispanic

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Yan
  • Edwin Hubble (spanish)

    Edwin Hubble (spanish)

    BIOGRAFIA EDWIN POWELL HUBBLE Hubble naciу en Marshfield (Missouri) el 20 de noviembre de 1889. Ingresу al instituto de Wheaton, en donde participaba activamente en las actividades deportivas; su deporte favorito era el fъtbol, aunque el tambiйn participу numerosas veces en pruebas atlйticas en pista. En el dнa de su licenciatura del instituto en 1906, el director dijo, "Edwin Hubble, te he vigilado durante cuatro aсos y no te he visto estudiar ni siquiera 10

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    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Wendy

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