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People Power Essays and Term Papers
Louis XIV, The Sun KingLouis XIV was only four years old when he succeeded his father to the French throne. Often uncared for, he nearly drowned because no one was watching him as he played near a pond. This began to shape in his young mind an early fear of God.
Louis' character was also shaped by the French Civil War. ...
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ComputingA common misconception about computers is that they are smarter than humans. Actually, the degree of a computer¹s intelligence depends on the speed of its ignorance. Today¹s complex computers are not really intelligent at all. The intelligence is in the people who design them. Therefore, in order ...
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Japan: After World War IIThe occupation of Japan was, from start to finish, an American operation.
General Douglans MacArthur, sole supreme commander of the Allied Power was
in charge. The Americans had insufficient men to make a military
government of Japan possible; so t hey decided to act through the existing
Japanese ...
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U.S. Wage TrendsThe microeconomic picture of the U.S. has changed immensely since 1973, and the trends are proving to be consistently downward for the nation's high school graduates and high school dropouts. "Of all the reasons given for the wage squeeze - international competition, technology, deregulation, the ...
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Technology And The Future Of Work
Every society creates an idealised image of the future - a vision that serves as a beacon to direct the imagination and energy of its people. The Ancient Jewish nation prayed for deliverance to a promised land of milk and honey. Later, Christian clerics held out the promise of eternal ...
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EuthenasiaEuthanasia is a topic that provokes as much controversy as capital punishment, primarily because it is irreversible. The question of euthanasia being right or wrong is one that most would prefer left alone. However, recent publicity on changes to existing laws has ignited considerable discussion ...
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Dirt BikesThere are two basic types of motorcycles. One type is made for riding on smooth
surfaces like roads or paved race tracks. These motorcycles are called road bikes. They
are heavier, faster, and more powerful than off-road bikes. Off-road motorcycles, or dirt
bikes, are lighter than road ...
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The Conquest Of The Aztec EmpireHistory is possibly the most important area of study in the modern world. We begin our study of history at an early age and continue throughout our lives. We need to keep an account of the past in order to truly understand who we are today. The old saying, "history repeats itself," has a ...
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Linda McQuaig's Shooting The Hippo: Causes And Results Of DebtLinda McQuaig's most recent book, "Shooting the Hippo" is about the causes and
results of the debt. It is a look at both the factual causes and the arguments
which are merely presented to us through the various elements of the media.
McQuaig delivers an insightful overview of the extensive media ...
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Antigone: Changing Views Of The ChorusThe chorus, a group of common people who follow the actions of the
play Antigone, waver in their support of either Antigone or Creon,
depending on their actions during a particular part of the story-line.
Early in the play it is evident that they are extremely pro-Creon, but a
short time later ...
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Beowulf: A Hero's EpicIn the course of time, many heroes have made their name and many stories
have been written to proclaim their greatness. However, none as captivating as
Beowulf. This Anglo-Saxon epic demonstrates it's power with beautiful language,
usage of kennings, metaphors, similes, and alliteration. Also, it ...
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Hitler's Legacy Still Haunts The WorldThe things Adolf Hitler accomplished are unspeakable. Who would
have thought that an impoverished little boy could have such an enormous
effect on the whole world. Adolf Hitler brought Germany from the bottom of
the heap to a world power, started a world war, killed several million
people, and ...
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Freud's Oz: Freudian Views In The Wizard Of OzThe film The Wizard of Oz is definitely about the concept of
returning home. This is made clear throughout the film. Dorothy's entire
time in Oz is spent trying to get back home to Kansas. Then when she gets
back home she tells Aunt Em that "all I kept saying to everybody was ‘I
want to go ...
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An Appreciation Of The Poem DiA Serialization of the Characters and their Influence on Macbeth
One of the most commonly debated issues concerning morality is the concept of nature versus nurture. Which is more integral to one’s behavior: the inborn qualities or the influences of life on the individual? Mark Twain, in his ...
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King Of The SeasFrom the many inventions that emerged from the American Civil War, the Ironclad, designed by Captain John Ericsson and Robert L. Stevens, has impacted the world by advancing naval warfare technology. It gave America more influence in Europe and put America ahead of Europe in naval matters. The ...
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Japanese AnimationThirty-five years ago, Japan’s entertainment industry found an answer to its problems. Still developing in the aftermath of defeat in World War II, and the subsequent restructuring plan instituted by the United States, Japan was without surplus resources. There was no money for the production of ...
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The History Of CorvettesIt all started in September of 1951, when General Motors chief stylist Harley Earl took a ride to Watkins Glen sports car race. He was impressed with the Jaguars, Ferraris and Alfas, which made him decide to begin designing a new American sports car. Later on that year he assigns Bob McLean to ...
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SymbolismIn each of the three works Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding, and “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”, written by William Shakespeare all have a strong common characteristic. Keeping in mind each author came from different backgrounds and had very ...
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Tradgedy 2Oedipus Rex, Macbeth, The Great Gatsby
Throughout literary history tragic heroes have managed to deceive everyone but themselves. The tragedy lies in the fact that the they believe they can fool themselves as well as everyone else. Tragic heroes always seem to bring their own downfall upon ...
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Dracula 2Dracula, by Bram Stoker, is a classic tale of Gothicism. Traditionally, gothic tales only carried single theme of horror. Through Dracula, Stoker breaks this single theme barrier. The theme throughout Dracula is clearly displayed through the characters as they step from ignorance to realization ...
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