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Penelope As Moral AgentIn her essay "," Helene Foley attempts to discuss Penelope, a major character in Homer's the Odyssey, in terms of Classical Athenian portrayals of women and, as her title suggests, in terms of what she calls a "moral agent." In her introductory paragraph she lays out guidelines as set down by ...
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Is It Dangerous To Think Too Much?
“Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am.”), Descartes famous basis for his philosophy of Cartesianism, is also compelling evidence towards the defense of one of the most famous of the early Greek teachers, Socrates. In order to be, one must think. Socrates was a seeker of truth, and ...
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Geothermal Energy 2I. Overview of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy (from the Greek words geo [earth] and therme [heat], thus 'earth heat' energy) is a domestic energy resource with cost, reliability, and environmental advantages over conventional energy sources. Energy from this source comes from the renewable ...
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Jujitsu - The Gentle ArtTo a person not conversant with this art, Jujitsu may be considered as a foul or derogatory term in Japanese. However, Jujitsu us one of the most effective and deadly forms of martial arts taught today. Unique among other forms of combat, Jujitsu holds the position of a “parent art”, of from ...
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Michael JacksonMy topic for my report is . is a
longtime pop music star, known as the King of Pop. Michael is a winner of many
Grammys and other music awards. My first subtopic goes into his music. The
details giong into Music are his many albums, the many awards
has won, and the songs he has written. My ...
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Virtual Realityas of recent, while still extremely new, has become the
topic of many opposing viewpoints. It has caught the eye of the general public
for several reasons. Perhaps, this is mainly because of all the possibilities
which virtual reality creates. Note that the possibilities are not pre-
determined ...
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French Revolution-death Of MarThe Death of Marat , is an idealistic portrait painted by Jacques-Louis David, depicting the assassination of one of the leaders of the French Revolution, Jean-Paul Marat. Marat was a prominent member of a group of people called the Jacobins, and founder of a controversial newspaper publication, ...
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Fidal Castro In 1959, a rebel, Fidel Castro, overthrew the reign of Fulgencia
Batista in Cuba; a small island 90 miles off the Florida coast. There have
been many coups and changes of government in the world since then. Few if
any have had the effect on Americans and American foreign policy as ...
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AnorexiaBizarre, devastating, and baffling are three words that describe the nervosa disease. By definition, nervosa is an eating disorder in which a normal-weight person diets and becomes significantly underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continue to starve themselves. The term " nervosa" literally ...
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Henry Fordwas a genius in many aspects of our everyday life. He changed industry, production, and everybody's lifestyle. Many people know about him inventing some of the first automobiles, but what came out of it for America was a new encouragement for technology and an easier lifestyle for the average ...
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Computers-how They Affect Our LivesOnly once in a lifetime will a new invention come about to touch every aspect of our lives. Such a device that changes the way we work, live, and play is a special one, indeed. A machine that has done all this and more now exists in nearly every business in the US and one out of every two ...
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Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn: Friendship Is The KeyIn his famed novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain writes a classic American adventure story which throws the curious-yet- innocent mind of Huck Finn out into a very hypocritical, judgmental, and hostile world; yet Huck has one escape--the Mississippi River. The audience is shown ...
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How Batteries WorkWe use batteries everyday, we use them to start our cars and to listen to our Walkmans. I have a few questions: How do batteries work? What are the different kinds of batteries? Why do they die? Why do they lose energy when they are not used for a long time? Well I tried my best to find the best ...
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Relations Between Canada And JapanA country’s history includes stories of triumph and also lessons that are important to remember so that they will not be repeated. Although Canada was not a colonial power, its history is marked by the oppression of various racial groups. One of the strengths of Canada has been that people ...
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Fidel Castro: How One Man With A Cigar Dominated American Foreign PolicyIn 1959, a rebel, Fidel Castro, overthrew the reign of Fulgencia
Batista in Cuba; a small island 90 miles off the Florida coast. There have
been many coups and changes of government in the world since then. Few if
any have had the effect on Americans and American foreign policy as this
one. ...
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The Importance Of The PressThe newspaper is a powerful medium. It is powerful because it has the
ability to influence the way that people view the world, as well as their
opinion of what they see. In peaceful times (or in times of oppression, for
sometimes they can appear to be happening at the same moment) the press ...
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Extent Of European Influence BThe Extent of European Influence on the World in 1650
The extent of European influence was almost unavoidable during the 1650's. After the Dark Ages and the Renaissance were over Europe became an intellectual and wealthy hub in the known world. There are several reasons that made this possible. ...
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The Frequent Death Of A Character In HamletIn Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, the death of a character becomes a frequent event. Although many people lose their lives as a result of their own self-centered wrong-doing, there are others whose death are a result of manipulation from the royalty. This is the case of Polonius’ family. The ...
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Cuban RevolutionAlmost every nation in the world has experienced a revolution. A revolution can be simply defined as "a change." When a country undergoes a revolution, its ideals that it once believed in are being modified. Sometimes revolutionaries act intellectually, yet others may respond physically through ...
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Jury Nullification And Its Effects On Black AmericaIt is obvious that significant improvements have been made in the way
that the criminal justice system deals with Blacks during the history of the
United States. Blacks have not always been afforded a right to trial, not to
mention a fair one. Additionally, for years, Blacks were unable to ...
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