Christmas today is happily celebrated by millions of people for whom its religious meaning is not very important. For many people, Christmas is just a happy holiday when they exchange gifts, eat lots of good food and go to parties. But for the Christian community Christmas means much more than this. For most Christians, the most important part of the festival is not the food or the parties, or the presents. It is the fact that they are celebrating the...
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In Australian bushranger history, Ned Kelly was the one everyone either feared or loved. Ned, a controversial character with many flaws, is a villain. A bushrangerâs apprentice, more than two jail sentences, and being the instigator at the Stringybark Creek incident (where three people were murdered) is proof of this manâs evil. Ned Kelly chose to start his notorious career as a bushrangerâs apprentice. Ned liked the idea of robbing on the highways, knowing it was wrong. âThey didnât earn...
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It is time for us to see the issue that is rupturing our society. The problem is the increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that is taking over the world in our workplaces and homes, and the damage that it is leaving for our future generations and the ways of life which are being negatively affected. Without paying too much attention to it, artificial intelligence has become the new way of life. We have been inundated with robots...
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The timeless qualities associated with these two historical leaders inspire young leaders up until today despite the evolution of time. William Shakespeareâs play âHenry V Speech St. Crispinâs Dayâ and John F. Kennedyâs speech âWe Choose to Go to the Moonâ use motivation, vision, and determination. For leaders to be effective we carry out these qualities to become effective leaders. Shakespeare depicts a profound lesson in leadership. King henryâs persuasive address is a rhetorical masterpiece. His speech is not only...
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Romanticism was the period of time which extended from 1750 to 1870. The major areas in the world vanguarding the movement were Europe, United States of America and Latin America. This movement was countering the rules of law formulas and was embracing imagination, subjectivity, freedom, expression and idealization of nature. During the Romanticism many writers were involved such as William Blake, William Wordsworth and others. They showed their support to the movement through illustrations and writings. Romanticism preferred the use...
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Joan Of Arc was a national heroine of France, she was born 1412 in a village called Domremy which is located in Grand Est. At the age of 18, she had led the French army to triumph over the English at Orleans but sadly, she was captured a year later and was burnt at stake. She was included in many different events which some were very risky but she was brave enough to take all those risks. On February 13,...
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He was active in overseeing his kingdom and regularly travelled around it. He also set up a network of messengers to report back to him on what was happening. Under his rule, his kingdom rose to dominate Western Europe. Over his lifetime, Charlemagne fought many wars. His victories expanded the territory under his control. He was helped by the armies of his loyal supporters. Charlemagne had earlier given many of these men grants of land, a common practice among the...
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Smartphone, the Internet-enabled device incorporated with computer applications and software, has become an inevitable part of life. Because of its portability and user-friendly nature, this device has attracted more and more people. According to Statista (2020), 3.5 billion people in the world use smartphone, which translates to 45.04% of the worldâs population. Smartphone helps people to work, study, acquire or share information. It also helps people to maintain social relationships and enjoy leisure activities. Education is another field, which benefits...
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Spending time with family has always been my thing. You get to see them when they are happy, sad, laughing, crying and smiling you get to see through the good times and the bad times, family is everything. When I returned to class from the break my teacher assigned me and my classmates a writing assignment based on what we did during the Christmas Holiday and what was memorable or special. Just before the last day of school was over...
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The controversial issue of gun control has been the epicenter of discussion for the past decade. As a result of recurring mass shootings that have ended with tragedy and grief, gun violence has divided society into a heated debate to determine the best solution for gun control. On one hand, many individuals believe that restrictions must be enforced on guns. The opposing hand consists of people who do not think that regulating guns is the most favorable act. These individuals...
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American citizenâs living standards improved by 1936 due to the election of Franklin Roosevelt and the Revenue Act. However, most people were still struggling in 1936 due to unemployment. President Hoover didnât really act to subside the suffering of Americans in the early years of the Great Depression. So, having Franklin Roosevelt elected as president had to be the answer. He promised the âNew Dealâ to all Americans which ultimately was true. He wanted to be able to regulate businesses...
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In 1793 an American inventor, Eli Whitney, a man also looked up to as the pioneer in American manufacturing brought to existence the cotton engine. His invention was patented in 1794 (Wright,1975). The cotton gin is generally an engine that makes it easy to separate cotton seeds from the fiber. From the invention cotton became American leading export commodity in the mid 1800âs (Wright,1975). At this time, America was growing about three-quarters of the worldâs cotton supply. With this major...
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The increasing influence of the phenomenon known as McDonaldization is evident in our daily lives. First introduced by George Ritzer (book 'The McDonaldization of Society') McDonaldization is defined as the âprocess by which the principles of the fast food restaurant (McDonalds) are coming to dominate more and more sectors of American society as well as of the rest of the worldâ. Essentially, this process of McDonaldization is the ultimate level of rationalisation. In his article, Ritzer puts emphasis on 4...
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Individualistic culture is a general public that is portrayed by individualism, which is the prioritization, or accentuation, of the person over the whole gathering. It has the quality of the government's job is restricted, essentially to keep the commercial center working. A traditionalistic political culture is the job of the government is the protection of convention and existing social request, the government is to keep up the current social and financial progressive system. Houston is both individualistic and traditionalistic in...
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Capitalism is an economic system that rose to popularity in the middle 19th century and competed with two other prime economic systems: socialism and communism. However, capitalism came into full power post-Cold War victory and America succumbed to the system. Capitalism is characterized by lack of government intervention, free markets, and goods and services distributed without government price controls. This system is known to provide political liberty however, it leads to inequalities of wealth and income (capitalist economic system). Under...
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I am against having a statue to commemorate the pioneers, since they did more bad than good to North America. The pioneers did horrific things to Native Americans like forcing them off their land, and murdering nearly almost all of the tribes. The greed of pioneers led much suffering for Native Americans, who were left nearly nothing. The pioneers did built the United States into what it is today, but at the cost of ripping land of people who were...
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No jobs, no bank accounts, no dry cleaning. Why? Why didn't these people have all this? In fact what is âThe Great Depressionâ? To begin with, The Great Depression started in the 1930âs in the United States. This event lasted for nearly a good ten years. Shocking right? It closed thousands of banks, put a million people out of their jobs, and seared itself into the memory of those who lived through it. First of all, the closing of Old...
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My argument is that the Articles used a centralized system in the US. This system was inefficient and caused many protests and controversies between the states. Although our modern government isnât perfect, we learned a lot from the government under the Articles of Confederation. There will always be flaws in government, but what is so great about our country is that we are able to adapt and change over time, thus creating the most effective government we can. The Articles...
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One of the core principles of the National Health Service (NHS) states that comprehensive services must be available to all irrespective of their sex, religion or financial status. Although this value is widely practiced across the UK, certain disadvantaged groups in the society are not receiving the optimum level of healthcare. In this essay, problems facing unemployed individuals in the UK is discussed. Studies have shown that the mortality rate in all age groups tended to be about two to...
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A good education is the best hope that any individual has at achieving their desires in a modern setting. The three most important aspects of my life are working at one of the most prominent financial institutions in the world, imprinting a lasting legacy for succeeding generations and aiding in the solution of several national and global financial predicaments. It is my belief that getting chosen to benefit as one of the Tetley and Lupton scholarship opportunities would enable each...
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âOn the sports field or on the stage, there is no black or white, no gay or straight, no rich or poor, just the joy of being out there doing your best'. This statement present sport in a way with no lack of diversity and no negative sides with sports and the culture. I believe that this statement is false and that the sports industry needs to be more open for diversity and for it to be more multicultural. In...
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Amy Tan successfully incorporates various aspects such as Chinese values and customs in her works to create the most realistic essence of Oriental culture that she is famous for, most especially in The Bonesetter's Daughter. . She creatively intertwines pieces of both oriental culture and the mixing and clashing between east and west; she vividly displays the pathway that these cultures have caused her to take on through imposing them on the characters in her novel: the process of dealing...
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Released in 1958, in America, âLolita has been read by millions and written about by thousandsâ, as Durantaye said. Many have regarded Lolita as a dangerous piece of fiction, and they have debated its ethical perspective. In my opinion, this novel stands between beauty and repulsion, between reality and disease. These contrasts create a flowing balance. We are presented a middle-aged European who loves literature, who is well-spoken and educated. He seems trustworthy until we face his most intimate desires...
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Are we really young and free? Our national anthem says so. There is no doubt that we are in fact a young nation. However, are we really free? Human rights are often taken for granted in first world countries such as Australia. What most Australians are unaware of is that, there is no single legally binding piece of legislation which protects their human rights. Australia has sanctioned several international human rights documents; yet, we are the only liberal democracy which...
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The Army as a whole has actively been taking measures to prevent sexual assault and harassment. Training modalities have changed over the past four to five years with the main focus remaining the same: How do we prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment? Semantics on a large scale. We must move forward by each of us considering ourselves to be in one of the three (3) proposed basic roles when approaching sexual assault and harassment: Victim- all of us are...
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As an architect and urban designer of my generation, it is my responsibility to be active in sustainable development in this rapidly changing climatic conditions to promote livable spaces. Participating and excelling in many extra-curricular programs has enhanced my ability to engage in an active role in improving the school as well as the community involved. I believe selecting MRED+D will successfully challenge my work-ethic and skills in finance and development which are important for my profession. Education and Professional...
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While there are many differences between fiction and non-fiction titles, when comparing George Orwellâs 1984 to Patricia McCormickâs The Plot to Kill Hitler, many similarities emerge along with differences. The setting in 1984 consists of a political system that is authoritarian, oppressive, and ruthless in nature. It is post-revolutionary Britain, now called Oceania after the Socialist revolution, in the year 1984. Physically the state is scarred from war and revolution, buildings destroyed, rubble covering the streets, etc. Psychologically, however, the...
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Explain the impact of other causes, important events, and significant figures on the Byzantine empire in complete sentences. How did Justinian's actions contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire? The constant wars and rebuilding of Constantinople after the Nika Riot caused significant financial issues for the Byzantine empire. Justinian also had the army thinly spread across the empire, which left the empire open to attacks. Then in his last years as emperor, Justinianâs plague ravaged the Byzantine Empire killing...
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I am a sophomore at Grand Rapids Community College. I would like to address and discuss the topic of criminal justice reform in Michigan, specifically, raising the age for the automatic adult prosecution. I believe the age should be raised from seventeen to eighteen because the difference between an adult and a minor is not a thin line by any means. How can you compare a minor to an adult criminal if they canât consume alcohol until they're twenty-one or...
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Egotistical ideas that these individuals were not brave or intelligent enough to be an impactful soldier. However, ultimately they were allowed to fight, which was the force needed that allowed the Union to win against the Confederates. Tubman was exceptional. Not only was she an African American slave that escaped her bondage, but she was also a female. Her gender and race was a double factor to her oppression by the white men, however, she did not let her circumstances...
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