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  • Paul Is a Pansy

    Paul Is a Pansy

    Paul is a Pansy The word pot was originally means a metal or earthenware-cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid. But now it is a street name for marijuana. All language is metaphor. In the story Paul's Case there is a flower metaphor throughout the whole story. The flower metaphor mostly deals with Paul's life, personality, and death. Three examples of flower metaphors are the red carnation

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: aight
  • Paul Is a Pansy

    Paul Is a Pansy

    Paul is a Pansy The word pot was originally means a metal or earthenware-cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid. But now it is a street name for marijuana. All language is metaphor. In the story Paul's Case there is a flower metaphor throughout the whole story. The flower metaphor mostly deals with Paul's life, personality, and death. Three examples of flower metaphors are the red carnation

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    Essay Length: 403 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: aight
  • Paul Thurrott's Wininfo

    Paul Thurrott's Wininfo

    [May 5, 2003] WinHEC 2003: First Look at Longhorn Graphics 1 Microsoft Publishes First Windows XP SP2 Patch 2 How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows XP? 3 AD Sites, Part 2 4 Application Problems in Windows XP SP2 5 What You Need to Know About Windows Update Services More Top Viewed Articles Paul Thurrott InstantDoc #38925 Paul Thurrott's WinInfo During a pre-show demonstration yesterday of the Longhorn graphics subsystem

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: Jon
  • Peaceful or Not So Peaceful

    Peaceful or Not So Peaceful

    Peaceful or not so Peaceful Compare and contrast essay By: Scott Kempenich for Scandinavia to 1800 The time period of early Scandinavia is one based on a lot of opinions due to the evidence that is left. Most of the ideas that spread have a general foundation of how the Nordics lived. However some items contain major differences on the society and how it was ran. Two sources are "The Vikings" by Else Roesdahl, and

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: Steve
  • Peacekeeping

    Peacekeeping

    Keeping the peace on a worldwide scale is nearly impossible, as such there are many aspects to peacekeeping. It is a process that requires many steps including preventive diplomacy, peace enforcement, peacemaking, peace building, and peacekeeping. Preventive diplomacy is third-party efforts to prevent small disputes turning into violence. A great example of preventive diplomacy was the US intervention in the North Korean nuclear program. Former President Jimmy Carter was sent to diffuse what looked like

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    Submitted: April 11, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Peacekeeping in Canada

    Peacekeeping in Canada

    Peacekeeping in Canada The Canadian military as peacekeepers is a very prominent notion of the majority of Canadians. It is what distinguishes Canada most strongly from the United States, and what has become an important aspect of their foreign policy. Peacekeeping, since the conclusion of the Cold War, however, is a myth. This essay will explore the history of peacekeeping, its use as a tool during the Cold War, and Canada's very prominent role in

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Mike
  • Peacekeeping Versus Multiculturalism

    Peacekeeping Versus Multiculturalism

    “What "multiculturalism" boils down to is that you can praise any culture in the world except Western culture - and you cannot blame any culture in the world except Western culture” Thomas Sowell Does the country one’s ancestors hail from or which they themselves are born in really define who that person is? According to most people, “who you are” is turning into a more and more ambiguous issue concerning self-identity. Where people’s sense of

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Mike
  • Peanuts

    Peanuts

    Cognitive apprenticeship is defined as "a method of teaching aimed primarily at teaching the processes that experts use to handle complex tasks." (Conway) The three methods in cognitive apprenticeship are modeling, coaching, and scaffolding. "Modeling occurs when a teacher describes her or his cognitive processing in the course of carrying out a task." (Mayer, 440) "Coaching occurs when a teacher offers hints, comments, and critiques to a student who is carrying out a task." (Mayer,

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Peanuts

    Peanuts

    GOOD GRIEF, CHARLES M. SCHULZ! Jared K. Eblin Mrs. Youngs English IV March 1, 2003 OUTLINE I. Thesis: Charles Schulz was one of the greatest and most successful cartoonist in history because his "Peanuts" is flooded with Schulz's humor, philosophy, and therapy that touched a nerve in American culture. A. Secret of Success B. Background 1. Schulz's Biography 2. Reaction to Death 3. History of "Peanuts" II. Personality A. Sensitivity, Anxiety, Tragedy and Loneliness B.

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    Submitted: June 6, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    In 1941, one of the largest American military defeats occurred. An entire naval fleet was destroyed; hundreds were killed, all before 9:00 on a Sunday. The United States did not have any knowledge of this attack, partially because of ignorance, and partially because of the military strategies of their Japanese opponents. The Japanese attack on the United States naval base of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a classic case of "It will not

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    Submitted: January 14, 2010 By: Bred
  • Pearl Harbor & Revisionism

    Pearl Harbor & Revisionism

    Pearl Harbor The bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 is an event that has intrigued many historians. An aura of mystery surrounds the motivation of the Japanese and any connection between the bombing and Roosevelt. Many different historians (and revisionists) have their own take as to the events of that day. George Morgenstern, Charles A. Beard, and Charles Tansill are three of the revisionists quoted approvingly by John McKechney in his article "The

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Mike
  • Pearl Harbor, the American Perspective

    Pearl Harbor, the American Perspective

    About, sixty three years ago on a large naval base in a small state named Hawaii the United States of America was secretly attacked by the Japanese. Today, this dramatic event is known as Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is credited for pushing the United States into World War Two. Usually, the American public lacks a detailed knowledge of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese way of life attributed to the way that they attacked the United States.

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    Submitted: March 30, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Pearlharbor

    Pearlharbor

    On December7, 1941 the U.S. troops stationed on the island of Pearl Harbor were not awaken by the familiar sound of a bugle but by gunfire and explosions. This attack led to other events in World War II such as, America's involvement in the war and the dropping of the Atom Bomb at Hiroshima. Between the years of 1920 and 1940 dictators came to power in Germany, Italy, and Japan. The first country to have

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    Submitted: December 21, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Pediatrics

    Pediatrics

    Case Study 2 Ms. Richards is a 53 year old female. She weighs 210 pounds and she is 67” tall. She has been a smoker for ten years; she is currently a social drinker, and wears glasses for driving. She is not very active and has difficulty walking for long distances. Her father had a myocardial infarction (MI) and rheumatic fever. Her mother has hypertension (HTN), cancer, arthritis, and asthma. Ms Richards is a homemaker,

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    Submitted: April 10, 2015 By: charlesg
  • Peisistratus the Tyrant

    Peisistratus the Tyrant

    Peisistratus the Tyrant In our current day and age, when people think of the word tyrant, they typically think of a repressive leader of some sort. Someone who does not generally care for the well-being of the people under his rule, and is only out to better his own position in life. This, however, was not always the case. In fact, in the past, tyrants were looked at as great leaders in some sectors of

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    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Vika
  • Peloponessian War

    Peloponessian War

    The Archidamian War is name of the first part of the Peloponnesian War. This was the great war between Athens and Sparta. It is named after the Spartan king Archidamus II. This war started in 431 and ended in 421, with something that came close to an Athenian victory and a Spartan defeat. However, Athenian diplomatic mistakes, Spartan stubbornness, and a disastrous Athenian attempt to overpower the island of Sicily were enough to change the

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Jack
  • Pelosi Case

    Pelosi Case

    Pelosi Case Ted Ammon was beaten to death in his home on October 21st, 2001. Daniel Pelosi has been accused of murdering Ted Ammon. Pelosi has been labeled the prime suspect because he is the electrician that installed the security surveillance system in Ammon's home which was breached on the day of the killing. The surveillance tapes contain limited video on the day of the killing. The security system was accessed from a remote location

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    Submitted: May 25, 2010 By: Andrew
  • People of Ancient Egypt

    People of Ancient Egypt

    People of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt, civilization lived along the Nile River in northeastern Africa for more than 3,000 years, from about 3300 bc to 30 bc. It was the longest-lived civilization of the ancient world. Geographically, the term "ancient Egypt" indicates the territory where the ancient Egyptians lived in the valley and delta of the Nile. Culturally, it refers to the ways ancient Egyptians spoke, worshiped, understood the nature of the physical world, organized

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Jon
  • Pericles

    Pericles

    Pericles Pericles was born in Athens Greece in 495 B.C... He was the son of Xanthippus, who won the victory over the Persians at Mycale. His mother was Agariste, who was the niece of the great statesman Clisthenes. Pericles grew up with wealth and a well expanded education. Some of his teachers were Daman, who taught him politics, Zeno who taught him argumentation, and by Anaxagoras who taught him nobility of purpose and character. The

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    Submitted: December 19, 2009 By: Janna
  • Persian Gulf War

    Persian Gulf War

    The First Persian Gulf War between 1990 and 1991 was the most militarily efficient campaign in US history where comparatively few lives were lost. This war accomplished many goals, including that it secured the economic advantages for the "Western World". It encouraged a free flow of natural resources, established the value of air power and superiority, and verified that a free alliance for justice will prevail over armed aggression. In the end, the United State's

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    Submitted: January 28, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Persian Wars-To What Extend Was Persian Imperialism Responsible for the Outbreak of the Persian Wars?

    Persian Wars-To What Extend Was Persian Imperialism Responsible for the Outbreak of the Persian Wars?

    Sample Essay: Persian Wars-To what extend was Persian Imperialism responsible for the outbreak of the Persian wars? Imperialism is defined as a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means. The Persians ruled through this idea of imperialism and it was this which many have questioned to if this was the reason for the beginning of the Persian wars to simply expand their own empire through

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    Submitted: March 15, 2015 By: dylans7
  • Persians and Greek Empires. Compare and Contrast

    Persians and Greek Empires. Compare and Contrast

    Keene Aaron Keene World Civilizations Professor Bennett The Persians and the Greeks The Persians and the Greeks. Two of the most powerful and influential empires the world has seen. The Persians, a vast collection of cultures and people. The Greeks, a government with such innovative political ideas that it shaped the future of democracy. These two empires, while being very different from each other, would have long lasting impacts on their surrounding world. Analyzing the

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    Submitted: July 9, 2017 By: dougkeene
  • Peste Noire, Arrivée De La Chine Depuis 1336, Apparition De La Peste Bubonique

    Peste Noire, Arrivée De La Chine Depuis 1336, Apparition De La Peste Bubonique

    Peste noire, Arrivée de la chine depuis 1336, apparition de la peste bubonique. 1/3 des hab européens meurt (27-30mio). En 6 mois 1347, commencent à se propager au niveau de la mer noire, constantine, cote grecques puis italiennes, puis Europe. 1. par bateau, -> rats – propagateurs 2. fuite des personnes infestées (à l’intérieur des campagnes) 3. caractère démuni de la médecine médiévale et les surpersitions/pratiques de la médecine. 1629/49/1729 a marseille la grippe a

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    Submitted: March 17, 2016 By: valentine750
  • Pete Rose: The Undeniable Truth

    Pete Rose: The Undeniable Truth

    Pete Rose: The Undeniable Truth Thousands upon thousands of men have been scouted, drafted, played, and even managed in Major League Baseball. Yet, a name, synonymous with numerous records, is mostly associated with controversy. Enter Peter Edward “Pete” Rose Sr. Pete Rose grew up in a middle class family, struggled as a student, and then eventually excelled as a baseball player/manager. Even though Pete Rose lived for the sport and broke so many records during

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    Submitted: January 14, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Peter and Catherine

    Peter and Catherine

    Peter was the first of the Romanov Czars. He ruled Russia for about 40 years. Peter's most important contribution to Russia is his trying to westernize and modernize his country. He did that by traveling through Europe, and by that, learning new ideas and ways to modernize his country. Peter modernized the clothing style; he taxed males that had long beards. He forced the nobles to wear French styles. Peter also forced nobles to have

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    Submitted: December 7, 2009 By: July
  • Peter Brook and Marat/sade

    Peter Brook and Marat/sade

    It is noted in many books that near the start of his career, Peter Brook was attracted to both plays and techniques that expressed human contradiction. He often wondered, though, whether there were any modern playwrights who could possibly equal the richness and complexity of Shakespearean verse, and often complained about the improbability of ever finding material to work on or to produce as stimulating as that of Shakespeare. When, in 1964, Brook received a

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: regina
  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky , Composer

    Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky , Composer

    " A Great Composer" Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840. When Peter was born his family lived on a small estate in Votkinsk, a town near the Ural Mountains in central Russia. His father was French but his mother was Russian. She played the piano, and little Peter soon imitated her. His father had moved to Moscow when he was eight years old. When he later moved to Moscow , he attended

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Steve
  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great

    On May 30, 1672, Peter Romanov, later to be known as Peter the Great, was born in Moscow. Born into royalty, Peter's grandfather, Michael Romanov, was czar of Russia. Peter had an average sized family which consisted of father, Czar Alexis, and his mother was Natayla Naryshkin. Alexis's second wife, Maria Miloslavsky, had Peter's siblings Feodor III, Sophia Alekseyvna, and Ivan. When Alexis died, Peter, at age 10, was forced to rule alongside his brother

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    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Max
  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great

    Peter the Great Peter the Great was one of the most famous rulers in history. First, he ruled as king of Russia and later became Russia's first emperor. Peter transformed Russia from an isolated and backward country into a great European power. Peter was born in Moscow in 1672. He was the son of King Alexis. Alexis died in 1676 and was succeeded as king by his oldest son, Feodor. Feodor died in 1682. Peter

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    Submitted: December 25, 2009 By: Steve
  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great

    Peter the Great made many reforms in the interest of Russia such as the reorganization of the Government, in the military, the economy and also in the appearance of his social structure to reflect western ideals. After a visit West did he decide that Russia was not suitable for the modern advancements of their neighboring European nations. Not only did Peter adopt the standard of living of the western European world; his efforts sped up

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    Essay Length: 378 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Wendy
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