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American Airlines History
American Airlines History One morning in April, 1926 aviator Charles A. Lindbergh and two other pilots flew a DH-4 airplane from St. Louis, MO. to Chicago, IL. At that time Lindbergh was the chief pilot of Robertson Aircraft Corporation of Missouri, the second aviation company in the U.S. to hold an airmail contract. His company eventually consolidated to form the modern day American Airlines in 1934. By June of 1935, American was the first airline
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Art History
Art History | Web Museum | Web Gallery of Art | The Artchive | I. Religious and Mythological Up until the Renaissance, most art had to do with religion. Architecture, sculpture, music and painting all centered around the scenes from the Bible, the lives of the saints, and portraits of Madonna and the Christ Child. But this changed as the Renaissance progressed. Greek and Roman gods reappeared everywhere. Sculptures imitated those of ancient Greece. ROMEO
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History of Rock
What I wanted to learn is where did Rock and Roll originated and the people and bands that made some of the biggest impacts to it making it one of the most popular genres ever with hundreds of different sub genres. It came from a combination of different kind of styles and cultures. Through years and years of changes we now have a defined sound that is now known as Rock and Roll. Let's start
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History of Motorcycles
WORLD WAR 1 “World War I: Total War” Europe since pre-Roman times has been marked by conflict. Warring tribes often did battle in small skirmishes and hand-to-hand combat. But as the civilizations grew and technology improved the battles became larger and much more intense. With the Industrial revolution, warfare would change forever. This can be best seen in World War One. The “war to end all wars” gradually escalated to a global conflict, dragging the
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History
For my analytical essay I’ve chosen the Renaissance art movement. I choose this movement because it played such a monumental part in European history. Basically, the Renaissance, also known as the rebirth, was a cultural movement that started an artistic transformation and started the scientific revolution. This time period also links the transition from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the Modern Age. The Renaissance started in Italy in the
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History of Journalism and Bob Woodward
History of Journalism and Bob Woodward Journalism is a discipline of collecting, analyzing, verifying, and presenting news regarding current events, trends, issues and people. The certain individuals who practice journalism are called journalists. Journalism’s main goal in reporting events is to state who, what, when, where, why, and how, and to explain the significance of all. There are two main types of journalism which are print journalism and also broadcast journalism. Print journalism can include
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Gandhi the Film and How It Compares to Early 20th Century Indian History
Gandhi While ‘Gandhi’, the movie, when combined with Metcalf and Frankel’s research , gives a comprehensive and multi-dimensional understanding of India towards the end of the British occupation, and helps us empathize in a way the readings alone cannot, I feel that the movie on its own, irresponsibly conveys a dangerously limited understanding of the early 20th century dilemma in the Asian sub-continent. By failing to capture the salient class tensions and problematic notions
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Global Warming Truth or Scare
Global Warming: Truth or Scare Is our planet headed for irreversible disaster? Every reputable scientist in the world believes it is. Left unchecked, global warming's negative effects on our natural environment could have catastrophic consequences not only for our planet and wildlife but for mankind as well. What is global warming you might ask? Global warming is a phenomenon where Carbon Dioxide (Co2) gas commonly called green house gas, gets trapped in the Earth's atmosphere.
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Review of Stearns’ Fat History: Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West
Review of Stearns' Fat History: Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West Wow, I mean, your sister, she's so fat that when she wears a yellow raincoat, people shout out, "Taxi!" Your brother, gosh, he's so fat that his driver's license says, "Picture continued on the other side!" About your mother, well, she's so fat that when she walks in front of the television, you miss out on three commercials! I'm tellin' ya! Fat! Those
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The Smoking Truth
The Smoking Truth There are three major stereotypes when it comes to people who smoke. The three stereotypes are; all smokers are unhealthy, all smokers can’t stop smoking because they are so addicted, and they all started smoking to fit in with the group. Growing up I can remember everybody telling not to smoke because it was bad for you, but I never understood why until I took notice to my dad. My dad smokes
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Canadian History
----1925 A Privy Council was assigned in 1925 to find a new Canadian flag. The Privy Council began to search for new creative designs for the new flag. However, that goal was never accomplished. ----1964 It all began one afternoon in the late autumn of 1964. An urgent call came from the Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson, to the desk of Ken Donovan. The message was that the Prime Minister wanted prototypes of proposals for
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Accor Company History and Case Study
Accor est l'hospitalitй. The company is one of the world's leading hotel operators, owning or managing almost 4,000 properties in 90 countries throughout the world. It serves travelers through its upscale brands Lenфtre and Sofitel, as well as its midscale Novotel, Mercure, and Suitehotel, and economy chains Ibis and Formule 1. In North America it operates budget brands Motel 6 and Red Roof Inns. Accor also owns a 29% stake in resorts operator Club Mйditerranйe,
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History of Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Ford Motor Company – A History Vehicle History Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan. Ford was a skilled craftsman, who used his skills to create an experimental car in 1896. He created a two cylinder vehicle that was capable of going up to 20 mph. Ford left his primary job in 1899 to create Detroit Automobile Company and produced the Model A in 1903. The
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Dario Fo and His Interpretation of History
"Fo makes much of his historical "research." Take one of the Fo-Rame theatre pieces and explore the way Fo uses history to his own ends." Dario Fo uses his historical "research" in order to promote his own viewpoint rather than present a seemingly objective representation. The notion that an understanding of the past was necessary to change society in the future was his most serious consideration and this essay shall argue that this was the
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Jazz: A History
Jazz: The History The music called Jazz was born sometime around 1895 in New Orleans. It combined elements of Ragtime, marching band music and Blues. What made Jazz such a different perspective of traditional music was its act of improvising. There was a widespread use of improvisation often by more than one player at a time. Songwriters would write the music down on a piece of paper, and then the Jazz musicians would try their
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The Truth Behind Binge Drinking
The Truth Behind Binge Drinking Binge drinking results from a student's submission to peer pressure, the lack of outside control over the student, and the denial that drinking leads to severe consequences. "Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks in a row for men and four or more drinks in a row for women during a two week period" (Brady 2). Many students partake in binge drinking to be socially accepted into a
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Brief History of the Monkees
A Brief History of “The Monkees” The history of the Monkees is very interesting for its impact during the 1960s’. The group started as a televison show, the first of its kind, depicting a manufactured image of a new rock group and its struggles. The producer of the show was in his 30s’ ,he liked the Beatles, and he wanted the show to speak to teens. Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter
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Women and Their Roles in History
Most women throughout history have made an impact or had a significant role in the society of their time. These women of ancient civilizations have led us to the roles of women in our society today. They have boosted the standing of women in society and have tried to be individuals. In some time periods, women were controlled completely by men and in others they were moderately controlled by men. This paper will focus on
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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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History of Computers
The definition of a computer has changed over time. The history of computers goes back as far as history itself; but since the 1940s, digital computers as we know them today have changed dramatically. Many years ago, a computer, by definition, was something or someone that computes. Today, a computer is known as a complex electronic machine that can compute as well as perform the tasks of a clerk, such as word processing and organizing.
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The History of Billiards
There are many different theories as to when and how billiards was first developed. A lack of actual physical evidence has left most of these theories as simply speculation. Most people agree, however, that the game gained its roots from lawn games, which were not unlike croquet, played by nobility. Early players were said to include King Louis XI of France (King between 1461 and 1483); Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587); King Louis XIV
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Know the History
To accomplish great things, one must be willing to recognize the past, live in the present, and have a vision for the future. Many people do not know how to use what is given to mold what can happen for them. If the past determined one's future success, many people would not have an accomplished life right now. Living in the moment makes one's life promising; it helps to show what can be accomplished in
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Warner Bros History
Warner Bros. studios was the brain child of brothers Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner. Harry, Albert, and Sam began in the exhibition business in 1903 after acquiring a projector with which they showed films in the mining towns of Pennsylvania and Ohio. In 1904 they founded the Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Amusement & Supply Company and with in a few years they distributed pictures across a four-state area. In 1918 the brothers opened Warner Bros.
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The History of Nafta
The North American Free Trade Agreement was implemented on January 1, 1994. Its purpose was to remove tariff barriers between Canada, the United States and Mexico. The Agreement includes two supplemental agreements on environmental and labor issues that address cooperative efforts to reconcile policies and procedures for dispute resolution between the member countries. NAFTA was preceded by an agreement between the United States and Canada entitled the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, which was enacted
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History
In this project we explore the intersections of women's agency and discourses of health and disease. The project developed out of a written 'conversation' between us, scribbled on Heather's notebook during Emily Martin's lecture one evening. It was prompted by a previous lecture, and an exchange in that day's tutorial. In this written dialogue, we questioned the 'healthy-sick' dichotomy. A few days later, we decided to find out what other women felt about this, and
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