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Compare and Contrast Ancient Art
In this essay I will compare and contrast two ancient three-dimensional sculptures. The first is The Laocoon Group; it is a masterpiece of the Hellenistic Age in Greece. This sculpture dates back to the 1st Century BC. This sculpture now resides in the Vatican in Rome. The second sculpture is Augustus of Primaporta, a life-size Roman sculpture from the Pax Roman time period, circa 20 b.c.e. The artist of both sculptures are unknown. Both sculptures
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Obesity in America
Obesity in America Obesity is spreading rapidly and is becoming a massive problem in America. “In the early 1970s, 14 percent of the population was classified as medically obese. Today, obesity rates are two times higher” (Elgar 15). According to the movie “Super Size Me”, America is the leading nation with the highest obesity rate in the world. As alarming as that sounds, the obesity rate in the United States is only increasing by
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Summary of a Trip to Europe
Summary of Trip If given ten thousand dollars, I would travel to Europe and visit the sights that capture my imagination and hope. These are places of inspiration and courage. I would visit the towns, fields, and beaches of World War Two battles. I would visit the places that my grand father went before me in 1942. I would go to the are where Gen. Patton marched his troops. And finally I would go the
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Arts of the Contact Zone
1 Lost in Translation or Gained in Creation: Classical Chinese Poetry Re-Created as English Poetry1 Roslyn Joy Ricci Centre for Asian Studies University of Adelaide Introduction The well-known Robert Frost2 witticism that ‘poetry is what disappears in translation’ is only valid if poetic translation aims to produce a ‘perfect re-creation of the original,’3 however, I suggest that successful translators re-create poetry in another language as opposed to translating it into a second language.4 The aim
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Obesity in America - a Growing Problem
A common question asked these days is, "How is America getting so fat?" Well, why is America getting so fat? Why is obesity a widely growing problem? Many obvious attributing factors can contribute to this, but you really must think more into it. Obesity in America is not only from the food we eat, but it's more in depth than that. America has developed into a fast paced place to live. Between raising children,
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Art of Ancient Egypt
For nearly 3,000 years since around 3,100 BC, Egypt held a polytheistic (multiple gods) belief system. Their sun god (variously called Amon, Re (Ra), or Aten), was considered greater than other Egyptian deity. Equally important was the Nile River. Which was Egypt's primary source of it's deep sense of order. Because of the regularity of the sun's daily cycle and the Nile's annual overflow, ancient Egyptians felt security. Because of the sun's regular cycle of
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Dbq9 Civilization of the Americas
DBQ9 Civilizations of the Americas The Mayans were civilized people who had many advance in their culture. they were known for their big buildings, their observations, and smarts in math and, the Mayans ruled the land of Mexico. Temples and pyramids started being built . One of the temples, in the city of Tikal, was the tallest structure in the Americas until the twentieth century ( Documen1 ). That is proof that the Mayan
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Industrialization in America
In the 1800's America as we knew it changed because of the Industrial revolution. New inventions changed the way people worked and their transportation. At that time most of the country was just rural areas but then small cities started to become big. The streets filled with garbage and farm animals walking around. Also entertainment was everywhere for people to go to. Also cities began to build things like canals, they were channels that ships
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The History of Cannabis in America
Cannabis is the botanical name given to Indian hemp, a versatile plant that has been used by mankind for thousands of years. The Native Americans utilized cannabis in their peace-pipe rituals, and was considered a holy plant by many tribes. The mass- production of cannabis in America began when the Spanish conquistadors came to the New World. They pioneered the cultivation of cannabis for hemp in the Americas. Ever since then, cannabis has played an
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Death Penalty in America
The death penalty is the punishment used in 38 states, and many other countries, as a way of disposing the people in society who are mentally or emotionally disturbed, love their families very much, have a bad temper, or just plain made a mistake. These reasons account for many homicides that take place each year. Capitol Punishment is just not humane and should not be legal. The argument most often used to support the
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Western Europe
1. In Western Europe, the 300-mile radius of Paris, ideas of democracy, parliamentary, government, industry-based economy were improved o invented. The French, Dutch, English and Swiss were the major players. Geneva, Amsterdam, London and Paris were to become centers of learning 2. Louis XIV after age of 23 controlled every aspect of life from foreign to internal affairs. In foreign affairs Louis XIV created a favorable personality that everyone from England to Turkey looked up
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Gun Control in America Today
Gun Control in America Today Mark Van Holstyn Intermediate Composition Mrs. Gunnink 10 January 2003 Gun Control in America Today During the Vietnam War, more than twice as many Americans were killed with firearms in the U.S. than died in combat. Today, firearms are used in approximately 65% of the 11,000 homicides a year. Suicides are carried out via a gun 57% of the 16,600 a year (“GunCite” 49). These statistics pose the question,
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The Art of Rebellion
My topic is a book by Gyцrgy Moldova, who is a well-known writer of our country. The title of the book is The Diary. The diary of Ernesto Che Guevara that is known as the Bolivian diary around the world. It is about Guevara and his group of guerrillas fighting and failing in Bolivia. In the book the main character writes down his thoughts of freedom, his military movements, and he writes about himself, of
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America’s Destiny
America's Destiny Our Country was founded by men and women who had the fortitude to face up to challenges and persevere. They lived through many hardships to make our country what it is today. Many men gave their lives so that we might live free from British tyranny and call our land our own. We have made great strides since our independence, but we cannot afford to grow stagnant. Not when there is so much
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North American Free Trade Agreement
Gregory Gonzalez Professor Montelongo University 1301 04-17-08 NAFTA On the 1st of January 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into effect. It eliminated all the major tariffs amongst the countries , of the United States, Canada and Mexico. It has been considered positive by all the major outcomes, but nobody takes in consideration what is really happening. Mexico being our brother country is being negatively impacting its resources, land, and people .
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The Two Nations of Black America by H.L. Gates, Jr.
: The film “The Two Nations of Black America” by H.L. Gates, Jr. was an excellent film. It was very critical of the black community. The film discussed a few paradigms. Some were well known such Dubois talented tenth, while others took a more research to figure out such as the separation of the classes. The film enlightened me on many issues the black community is currently facing. The 1960s showed drastic improvement for the
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Sleep and Death in Greek Art
Sleep and Death In Greek Art An in depth study in death in early Greek culture is not an easy topic to review, but it is indeed an interesting one. The trail into life after death needs some limitations however since death in itself is so kaleidoscopic, as changeable as life itself and as beautiful as love. There is a lack of experience with death and the after life. What is painted, sculpted and written
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Americas Health Care
America is in the middle of a health care crisis. Many American citizens do not have health insurance and have no means of attaining it. Health insurance should be available and made affordable for all citizens of the United States. This is one of the richest countries in the world, yet we lack the basic necessities that people in other countries give to their citizens. The amount of American citizens that do not have health
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The Implications of Immigration in America Today
Ў§The Implications of Immigration in America TodayЎЁ Ethics Ў§Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" (Lazarus, 1883) These famous lines from LazarusЎ¦s The New Colossus are carved at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. The idea they herald has been the bellwether of our nation
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Why Uncle Sam Represents America
This picture represents the United States of America best. It displays Uncle Sam, a world famous icon which was invented in the 19th century. It was based upon the meatpacker Samual Wilson. The picture is for me the symbol of America, as it is based upon an earlier British propaganda poster with Lord Kitchener. This also shows the connection America had with its former ruler Britain. American artist were heavily influenced by the British arts,
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Industrialization of Europe
Industrialization of Europe Booming factories, tall smoke stacks and open city sewers replaced small farms, families and large open sky. Great Britain showed the world what factories and manufactured goods could do for a country. The road to industrialization began with the agricultural revolution and continues on to the attainment of industrialization and even continued the revolution one step further with reconstruction and big business. The agricultural revolution was a major factor leading up to
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Slavery in Colonial America
Slavery in Colonial America Slavery was created in pre-revolutionary America at the start of the seventeenth century. By the time of the Revolution, slavery had undergone drastic changes and was nothing at all what it was like when it was started. In fact the beginning of slavery did not even start with the enslavement of African Americans. Not only did the people who were enslaved change, but the treatment of slaves and the culture that
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Coming to America
Coming to America Introduction Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command the air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she with silent lips. "Give
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A Bill to Ban Emergency Contraceptives in the United States of America
A bill to ban emergency contraceptives in the United States of America. Section 1. The prescribing, use and sale of any emergency contraceptive by anyone in the United States shall be deemed illegal. Section 2. Definitions: The term “emergency contraceptive” shall be defined as: (1) Any pill, drug or device that is intended to prevent or terminate a pregnancy. (2) Any such pill, drug or device in (1) that is used post-coitally. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporters of
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Commedia Dell’ Arte and Influences on Modern Theatre
Commedia dell Arte is an interesting form of acting in the history of theatre. During the 16th, 17th and 18th century, in the midst of the renaissance, there was a very delightful source of entertainment that people where privy too. This archaic form of acting was based around improvising and the use of masks. I am comparing this to modern day comedy since I have seen direct examples on television, which use this method of
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