John Steinbeck, one of the most popular authors still known today, has written one of the most popular books ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ since 1939 when it was published. Selling about 150,000 annually, Steinbeck had left his mark on the world with his creative and skillful use of literary elements. His novel consists of the Joad family, the main focus for the idea of Dust Bowl farmers. As the book progresses, the author captures the family’s adventure as they make...
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Correlation techniques are used to find whether the electrocardiogram (ECG) is normal or abnormal. These correlation techniques could be further used to detect the type of abnormality present in the abnormal ECG. Reference ECG signals could be stored for all type of abnormalities and the test ECG signal if correlated with the stored references will give highest correlation percentage with the type of abnormality present in it. Arrhythmias are one of the abnormalities in ECG. Among various arrhythmias one of...
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What does it mean to do the right thing? Follow three rules: do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care, this a powerful statement of my mother that I will always keep in my mind. Doing the right thing is a beautiful stating point but I am going to define it in a wonderful way according to what different philosophers have stated about it. This essay will express the ideas and statements of...
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In 1949 Joseph Campbell released ‘The Hero With a Thousand Faces’, in which he outlined a monomyth called the hero’s journey, which would last for generations and provide a template for thousands of stories. Given how popular the hero’s journey has been, it’s worth asking why. Why do most people seem to love it so much? An examination of films from multiple eras and genres shows why Campbell’s hero’s journey is the most influential monomyth in the history of film....
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The sculpture of ancient Greece which existed from 800 BC to 300 BC got its inspiration from middle eastern monumental art and Egyptian art respectively. This with time gradually evolved into a unique vision of Greek art. Greek artists eventually reached a high point of artistic quality of working with the human figure that took the world by surprise, a style and method that was later copied by the romans and subsequent eras. Greek artists were very particular about the...
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Puritans sought reform from the Church of England, due to its likeness to the Roman Catholic Church. They wanted to separate the church to be autonomous. Therefore, to escape persecution from England, they escaped to the new land. Because they were some of the first authors in a newly founded America, they brought along their religious beliefs to the new world. They incorporate Puritan ideologies into their works. Puritans are a subsection of Christianity that had emphasis on moral and...
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Mrs. Dalloway, written by Virginia Woolf, is a piece of modernist literature that many regard as one of the most groundbreaking feminist works ever composed. Utilizing a stream of consciousness approach, the novel endeavors to explore the complexity of the human consciousness and its internal conflicts, particularly through the protagonist, Clarissa Dalloway, and her daily endeavors. The plot follows Clarissa as she prepares for a party in her home, which to her, serves as a monunetous opportunity for social interaction,...
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Ballet and Indlamu dance are both forms of dance which depict their respective origins - the Sun King’s Court and the demonstration of the expertise of isiZulu warriors. Both dance forms are immensely influenced by their respective political contexts which illustrate how the forms may or may not be displayed in concert theatre in South Africa in the 20s to 40s. From the 16th century the creation and evolution of ballet from its origin - the Sun King’s court- was...
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In this essay I will be discussing about the origins of typography. I will be mentioning key factors that played an important role throughout, and up until the 19th century. I will be mentioning Gutenberg, and how he influenced impact and improvement. I will also be mentioning factors such as: The printing press; Steam driven printing press; Illustrated and pictorial newspapers; Printed matter; Black letter; Roman type. Who Is Johannes Gutenberg? Johannes Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, painter, goldsmith and...
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NASA’s Apollo 11 mission to the Moon is still today one of our most important breakthroughs for space exploration studies. As we are currently booking flights for civilian passengers to orbit the Moon many questions still remain; when can a mission to land a human on Mars be realized, what will this mean for colonization on other planets, and when will we find another planet suitable to sustain life? The importance of all the Apollo missions are critical in the...
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There is no doubt that writing is a way to demonstrate our deepest feelings and beliefs; therefore, it is important to comprehend the background of our writing in order to understand and analyze diverse situations. The purpose of this essay is to develop a comparative analysis between the different works written by Franz Kafka: ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘In the Penal Colony’. Both readings are considered literary classics, and from my humble point of view, they cover complex issues like the...
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Introduction The history of the United States is a rich tapestry woven from diverse threads, including the pivotal roles of women, the ideology of Manifest Destiny, and the origins of World War II. Each of these elements has significantly shaped the nation’s trajectory, revealing complex dynamics of power, expansion, and conflict. Women have been instrumental in societal transformations, both advocating for progress and challenging traditional norms. Meanwhile, Manifest Destiny encapsulated a belief in expansion that justified territorial acquisition but also...
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Hurricane Katrina killed 1,833 people with 1,577 being from Louisiana. Of those killed 40% were from drowning, 25% were from injury or trauma, and 11% died because of heart conditions. Almost half of the deaths in Louisiana were elderly people over age 74. Ninety thousand square miles of the United States was impacted. More than 1 million people were displaced along the gulf region. The city of New Orleans had a population of 484,674 in April 2000 and fell to...
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Introduction The practice of organizing type in a way that makes it legible, readable, and aesthetically pleasing is known as typography. It has developed into a complicated discipline in the digital era, rooted in ancient civilizations that employed chisels and brushes to transmit messages. It establishes fonts, space, and layout guidelines and unifies form and function. Typography adds more to a page than simply text, it creates tone and atmosphere and significantly impacts how a reader perceives and comprehends. It's...
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‘A Chinese Life’ is an autobiographic graphic novel written by Li Kunwu and Philippe Ôtié. The book presents a personal journey through China’s modern history, from the creation of the republic of China in 1949 till the present. The book covers two of the most important events in the development of modern Chinese state that are: The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. Artist Li Kunwu was born in China’s poor southwest in 1955, he went hungry in the...
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In the novel ‘Purple Hibiscus’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie the main character Kambili and her family goes through the motions of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a very serious issue that people have to go through everyday, according to statistics “Nearly 1 million women experience at least one incident of domestic abuse each year” (Starmer) and “At least 750,000 children a year witness domestic violence” (Starmer). Which shows that domestic violence is a real problem in today’s society. Kambili, Jaja,...
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It is rare nowadays to witness young adults make a prominent difference in the world, which is why the Pakistani twenty-two years old female, Malala Yousafzai, has shocked and inspired millions. Her maturity in regards to reflecting on the horrid experiences dealt with in the past is immediately noticed which establishes great fondness and credibility for all that she believes. The right of an education for all is a fight she continues to embark upon until there is no difficulty...
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Meru Cabs introduced organized rental cab service in the Indian market in 2004. It soon became popular amongst consumers in urban or metropolitan areas. However, the real revolution came in 2010 with the introduction of app based cab aggregators. OLA was launched in 2011 and Uber followed in 2013. With technological advancements and door to door service becoming the industry standard, customers chose the comfort of being able to book a cab with one click and gave a push to...
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The One Belt One Road project is developed by China, aiming to commercially connect more than 60 countries, from Asia to Middle East and finally to Europe. This project is based on the ancient Silk Road, while it is known as the Modern Silk Road Belt. OBOR is an aspiring project mainly aiming to open EU market to Chinese companies on which there is extensive analysis in the literature. However, will this project only serve China’s expansion plans or it...
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In the modern world, technology has an essential impact on our lives. If some time ago, when technology devices had not been invented yet, people would see as the sole source of information the printed word, mainly the book in terms of more in-depth and academic information and to some extent magazines and newspapers. Today with the development of technology and especially of the Internet, an amount of previously unthinkable information can be accessed very easily and in a very...
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Have you ever thought about how inflation can affect us in a financial sense? This paper will go in depth and explain the causes of inflation and how it affects consumer behavior, income, investment, and business. In this paper we will go over the methods on how inflation is usually managed and what standards it meets to raise alarm about the economy. It will also provide explanations to understand news of inflation in an effective way. Inflation is an economic...
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The masked anxiety in Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ is a rooted trauma from parental alienation which transforms Gregor’s self-image from human to bug. The behaviors in the narrative are mirror images of the author’s life and are reminiscent of his feelings towards his father. This parental alienation experienced during Kafka’s interactions with his father is further demonstrated by Gregor’s parents in the text. The self-neglect Gregor faces while being a dutiful slave-like character who is treated like vermin by his family literally...
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According to Jule Klotter, editor for Townsend Letter, as social networks spawned by Facebook, e-mails, and other Internet technologies increase, direct contact with other humans is decreasing. People get so enmeshed in their connections, and so snuggled up on their smart devices that they are neglecting each other. The evolution of the Internet along with globalization is reducing human interaction in real life because it is keeping people busy, distracted, and tangled up in this big endless virtual span. Robert...
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Architecture… Is an extremely interesting to see, how it develops over time, how each region of the world has its own type, and the amazing effort they took to construct. Some of these edifices is nothing short of amazing. For example, the Pyramids of Giza, the Roman Calcium, and the Great Wall of China are all pieces of architecture that are astounding in their design and structure. I choose to write about Egyptian architecture and Roman architecture. The Egyptians are...
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Introduction The late 19th century marked a tumultuous period for Native American tribes, characterized by their systematic displacement and cultural obliteration. The expansionist policies of the United States government, fueled by the ideology of Manifest Destiny, led to the forced removal and resettlement of numerous tribes from their ancestral lands. This period, often viewed through the lens of progress and nation-building, had devastating consequences for indigenous populations. The introduction of policies such as the Indian Removal Act, alongside military campaigns...
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If you have ever watched the movie ‘Hocus Pocus’, you are familiar with the “Sanderson Sisters”, and a little Village called Salem. In the movie, directors make the impression that three sisters enjoy summoning young children to their little hut in the middle of nowhere just to take their lives for the benefit of theirs. If it wasn’t for this book, that’s exactly what I would still be thinking. The Salem Witch Trials have been mythicized over the years into...
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The state of California has the highest population in the U.S. thanks to its many urban areas, like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. Unfortunately, because of its high population it is also home to many homeless Americans, including veterans. While ideally no American should be homeless, it is unfortunate that many of the men and women who serve in the military return to America to find themselves without a job or a home. The state of California should...
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What do all elite empires like the Roman and Byzantine Empire have in common? They both have a centralized government. As an empire, it is critical to have a form of legislative order to maintain stability within your Kingdom/Empire. With that being said, the ruler of the empire has the power to create that order and how they lay the foundation of the empire will lead to not only being known as a memorable, supreme ruler but have the longevity...
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There goes a saying that “every ancient civilization has had at least one great female ruler” and looking back on our history, that statement reigns true. Despite this, we’ve seen over and over again examples of women being criticized, demonized or even erased from history simply for the fact that they were women. That, of course, isn’t to say that women were the only ones to get erased, the only ones to cause such an uproar in the ‘natural’ way...
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These days, robots are used more often in colleges, beyond their regular applications in engineering. Robot teachers could be a big step to prepare the primary kids to be an innovative and smart generation in the future so they could build their life and country. It promotes interactive learning, making kids more involved in their learning activities. In order to develop their skills, primary school students face the most critical time of their life in order to. So, the use...
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