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  • Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or Is There an Alternate History?

    Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or Is There an Alternate History?

    Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or is there an Alternate History? Jesus Christ! God damn it! Both are common phrases whispered to ones self or shouted aloud to the masses by both believers and unbelievers. Day after day people turn to religion and God to find answers and to seek help with there problems or for other various reasons. People turn to religion to try and make sense of a world that can often

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    Essay Length: 2,140 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Bred
  • Us History

    Us History

    Ziggurats were a form of temple to the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians of ancient Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamian ziggurats were not places for public services or ceremonies. They were believed to be dwelling places for Gods. Only priests were allowed to go inside to care for and attend to the Gods, which made them very powerful in Sumerian culture. They were significant because it is believed that the ziggurat was a symbolic representation of the primeval

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    Essay Length: 285 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Victor
  • History Fo Civil Defense in the United States 1945 - Present

    History Fo Civil Defense in the United States 1945 - Present

    History of Civil Defense in the United States 1945- Present History of Civil Defense in the United States 1945 - Present Civil Defense History The purpose of this paper is to outline the development of civil defense in the United States from 1945 until the present. Also addressed are selected medical aspects of civil defense and lessons learned from prior civil defense initiatives. Civil defense is defined as “activities organized by civilians for their

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    Essay Length: 1,624 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Labour Unions, History Of

    Labour Unions, History Of

    In Lowell, Massachusetts, the construction of a big cotton mill started in 1821. It was the first of many that would be built there in the next 10 years. The machinery to spin and weave the cotton into cloth would be driven by waterpower. All that the factory owners needed was a cheap source of labor to run the machines. Most jobs in cotton factories did not require strength or special skills, the owners believed

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Victor
  • History of Ghazal Singing

    History of Ghazal Singing

    This is a brief note on the evolution of ghazal from a poetic form into a genre of light classical music. The beginnings of this evolution can be traced to the early 20th century. Many of its early exponents were classically trained singers who specialized in Khayaal and Thumri style of singing. However, unlike classical music which to this day is perceived as elitist, ghazals have become popular with the common man. The magical combination

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Fatih
  • History of U.S. Labour Relations

    History of U.S. Labour Relations

    In the Beginning Colonial America labour was scarce, raising wages. Nobody wanted to work for someone else. No firm class lines. Individualism reigned. Craftsmen, not labourers. No need for unions. Beginning 1800's wholesale trade appeared. Transportation advances, competition from buyers to craftsmen. Labour is easier to control, so cheap labour, sweat shops began being used. No labour laws. First union was shoemakers, tailors and printers; craft organisations for skilled workers only, and closed shop, too.

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: regina
  • Computer History Timeline

    Computer History Timeline

    1200 1617 1450 1687 Chinese Abacus Napier's bones Gutenberg press Principia Mathematica - Isaac Newton 1801 1811 1826 1830 1842 1843 1864 1877 1884 1885 1887 1888 1888 1888 1890 1891 1898 Jacquard loom Luddites riot Photography (Niepce) Babbage Analytical Engine designed FAX (Alexander Bain) Morse's telegraph installed between Philadelphia and Washington Maxwell electromagnetic wave theory becomes basis for radio wave propagation Edison invents phonograph Nipkow (Germany) devises scanner for scanning and transmitting images CRT

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: Mike
  • Math History

    Math History

    Mathematics starts with counting. It is not reasonable, however, to suggest that early counting was mathematics. Only when some record of the counting was kept and, therefore, some representation of numbers occurred can mathematics be said to have started. In Babylonia mathematics developed from 2000 BC. Earlier a place value notation number system had evolved over a lengthy period with a number base of 60. It allowed arbitrarily large numbers and fractions to be represented

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Fraudulent Activity in Baseball History

    Fraudulent Activity in Baseball History

    Mike Kirk Prof Correa Egl 102, Sect 010 May 9,2007 Research Paper Draft # 1 Fraudulent Activity In Baseball History Since baseball has been around, many amazing things have happened. From players breaking records to countless highlights, baseball is unquestionably one of America’s favorite pastimes. Although there are so many fond memories that the game of baseball has to offer us, there are also a couple of blemishes on its record. For example, in 1919,

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Artur
  • History of Ford Thunderbird

    History of Ford Thunderbird

    The Ford Thunderbird, an American classic, is a car manufactured in the United States by Ford Motor Company. It was created only twenty months after Chevrolets Corvette as a comeback car and entered design for the 1955 model year as a two-seater resembling a sports car, which went on sale on October 22, 1954 (Wilson 116). As the Thunderbird was a better performer and cost four hundred and ninety six dollars less, no wonder

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Writings on History: The Causes of The Civil War

    Writings on History: The Causes of The Civil War

    Writings on History: The Causes of the Civil War The Civil War is a much studied topic in American history and the cause or causes of the war are hotly debated. Interpretations as to why the war between the states have evolved over time, from the arguments of historian and future vice president Henry Wilson shortly after the conclusion of the war to the arguments of current scholars in the field, the causes of the

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • An Introduction and History of Lunchroom Nutrition

    An Introduction and History of Lunchroom Nutrition

    An Introduction and History of Lunchroom Nutrition Lunchroom nutrition has been an integral part of the scholastic experience for many centuries. It started in the European nations as far back as 1790 and continues right through the present day. In the 1790’s, a school lunch program was formed in Munich, Germany by Benjamin Thompson. The food served to children and adults consisted mainly of soup made from potatoes, barley, and peas. Meat was not included

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Monika
  • Changes in History

    Changes in History

    In the historical process there have been many changes for the advancement of society. Greece, Europe, and Italy all went through radical changes. Their new styles and remarkable advances led them through the Classical and Renaissance periods. Greece was referred to as Classical Greece during the period of Greek history between 500 B.C.E and 338 B.C.E. This was considered to be a time of brilliant achievement. The Greek culture was certainly changed over this time.

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Anna
  • Interesting People in History: Bjork

    Interesting People in History: Bjork

    Bjцrk first came to prominence as one of the lead vocalists of the avant-pop Icelandic sextet the Sugarcubes, but when she launched a solo career after the group's 1992 demise, she quickly eclipsed her old band's popularity. Instead of following in the Sugarcubes' arty guitar rock pretensions, Bjцrk immersed herself in dance and club culture, working with many of the biggest names in the genre, including Nellee Hooper, Underworld, and Tricky. Debut, her first solo

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Jessica
  • 5 Percenters: Their History and Beliefs

    5 Percenters: Their History and Beliefs

    5 Percenters: Their History and beliefs Walking the streets of Harlem, New York were I reside, often times I and possibly many others, we may miss the little things such as a new street mural, a new clothing store down the street, or a new church around the corner. But in this case I want to talk about this run-down building, where a poster of hip-hop artists, and a picture of a black man, supposedly

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Kevin
  • What Is Passover? Its History and Traditions

    What Is Passover? Its History and Traditions

    What is Passover? Its History and Traditions Passover is one of the oldest festivals in the world. This festival falls in spring, in the first month of the Hebrew year, called Nisan (March-April), and lasts for eight days, from the fifteenth to the twenty-third. It commemorates the release of the Israelites from Egypt and the fact that God “passed over” their houses when he sought the first-born in that land. According to the Bible, the

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Jessica
  • History

    History

    Response Paper James Baldwin, a man of faith, lives a different from his beliefs. An openly gay black man, he became a spokesmen reproving discrimination of gays and the Civil Rights of blacks. Nevertheless, Baldwin’s attributes as a writer are undeniable. Baldwin, in his lifetime, was able to effect a large population through his works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays. The eyes of not only Blacks but also Whites where wide open to

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Victor
  • A Brief History of the Internet

    A Brief History of the Internet

    A Brief History of the Internet Within our society there has been a revolution, one that rivals that of the Industrial Revolution. The Technological Revolution. At the head of this revolution is the Internet. A place full of information, adventure, and even for some, romance. In our society today everyone has heard of this technological wonder, and many use it on a daily basis, but for some the question still remains… What is the Internet,

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Does Oppression and Identity Define Black History

    Does Oppression and Identity Define Black History

    1) Do you agree or disagree on the definition of Black History presented by “Pride and Prejudice: A History of Black Culture”_ _ “Oppression and Identity?” I agree that oppression and identity is a vivid description of Black History. The film defines oppression “as any form of injustice that attempts to crush the human spirit” . Identity can be defined as “what identifies somebody or something”. The institution of slavery is seen as a

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Use and Abuse of History

    The Use and Abuse of History

    The Use and Abuse of History By Friedrich Nietzsche Forward "Incidentally, I despise everything which merely instructs me without increasing or immediately enlivening my activity." These are Goethe's words. With them, as with a heartfelt expression of Ceterum censeo [I judge otherwise], our consideration of the worth and the worthlessness of history may begin. For this work is to set down why, in the spirit of Goethe's saying, we must seriously despise instruction without vitality,

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Why Do We Study the History of Criminal Justice

    Why Do We Study the History of Criminal Justice

    In this assignment I have been asked to detail two things why I think that it is important to study the history of criminal justice as well as how studying history helps us to I think that it is important to study the history of criminal justice because often times I have imagined a world where people allocate a collective amnesia about what happened in the past. Every generation would be forced to recreate

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Top
  • History of Science and Technology

    History of Science and Technology

    Science and Technology has been around from the beginning of time. It evolved from the everyday efforts of people trying to improve their way of life. Throughout history, humankind has developed and utilized tools, machines, and techniques without understanding how or why they worked or comprehending their physical or chemical composition. Before we go any further a definition has to be given for both Science and Technology because they are both different in their own

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: regina
  • Canada’s Diverse History

    Canada’s Diverse History

    This essay analyzes the diversity of Canada's history, geography, climate, economy, cultures and government. Did you know it is the largest country in the world now that U.S.S.R broke up. Specifically, Canada is 9,922,330 square km. Did you know that Canada used to be named "Kanata"? Yes, Kanata is an Indian word meaning village. It was not until July 1,1867 that Kanata was renamed Canada. Canada was originally discovered by Jacques Cartier an explorer

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • St.Patrick & the History of St.Patrick’s Day

    St.Patrick & the History of St.Patrick’s Day

    Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 493. His father Calphurnius belonged to a Roman family of high rank and held the office of decurio in Gaul or Britain.and Conchessa. His mother Conchessa was a near relative of the great patron of Gaul, Saint Martin of Tours. Kilpatrick still retains many memorials of Saint Patrick, and frequent pilgrimages continued far into

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Fonta
  • History of Judaism

    History of Judaism

    Cloning is based on nuclear transfer, the same technique scientists have used for some years to copy animals from embryonic cells. Nuclear transfer involves the use of two cells. The recipient cell is normally an unfertilized egg taken from an animal soon after ovulation. Such eggs are poised to begin developing once they are appropriately stimulated. The donor cell is the one to be copied. A researcher working under a high-power microscope holds the recipient

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    Essay Length: 654 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Fatih