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  • Martin Luther and the Reformation

    Martin Luther and the Reformation

    Martin Luther and the Reformation A German Augustinian friar, Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. Luther grew up the son of a miner, but he did not maintain that lifestyle for himself. He lived in a period that had a widespread desire for reformation of the Christian church and a yearning for salvation. Martin Luther was born at Eisleben in Saxony. Since his father was a miner, it was a great

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Reforms of Michel Fokine

    The Reforms of Michel Fokine

    The Reforms of Michel Fokine Photography, painting, videography, and literature have all progressed over time. New technology, and new ways of thinking have brought these arts to new levels. There seems to be a broad misconception, though, that ballet is an art form that does not progress; does not change. Many people assume that ballet's set vocabulary of movement places limitations on how far the art can expand. Little do many people realize that this

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    Submitted: February 18, 2009 By: Jack
  • Martin Luther - the Great Reformer

    Martin Luther - the Great Reformer

    Book Report #1 Martin Luther The Great Reformer By: J. A. Morrison Revised & Edited by: Michael J. McHugh On November 10, 1483, Martin Luther was born. His parents were Hans and Margaret Luther. Martin came from a poor family. The Luther's were Germans. They lived in the Thuringian Mountains near Eisleben. Martin Luther was still a small baby when his parents moved from Eisleben to Mansfeld, where his father found work in the mines.

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    Submitted: February 26, 2009 By: Max
  • Early Egyptian Religious Beliefs and Akhenaten's Reforms

    Early Egyptian Religious Beliefs and Akhenaten's Reforms

    Early Egyptian Religious Beliefs and Akhenaten's Reforms During the New Kingdom of Egypt (from 1552 through 1069 B.C.), there came a sweeping change in the religious structure of the ancient Egyptian civilization. "The Hymn to the Aten" was created by Amenhotep IV, who ruled from 1369 to 1353 B.C., and began a move toward a monotheist culture instead of the polytheist religion which Egypt had experienced for the many hundreds of years prior to the

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    Submitted: March 17, 2009 By: David
  • A Call for Reform

    A Call for Reform

    A Call for Reform Elections for the United States Congress have become increasingly biased in favor of the incumbents. The problem is especially prevalent in the House of Representatives, which is designed to be the legislature closest to the people, and therefore most reflective of the people's views. However, unlike elections for governors or presidents, the congressional races are generally not competitive races. While an incumbent president does have some advantages over a challenger, they

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    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: regina
  • Reforms of the German Education System

    Reforms of the German Education System

    Reforms of the German education system: The abolition of the divided secondary school system and a prolonged integrated primary school In Germany at present six- to ten-year-old pupils visit primary school from first to fourth form. At the age of ten an allocation takes place: the pupils are divided into four groups depending on intelligence and achievements at school. The ‘Gymnasium’, which is roughly equivalent to grammar school, is visited by the best ones, and

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: July
  • Basic Reforms in Iraq

    Basic Reforms in Iraq

    Instituting basic reforms such as improving the economy and starting education earlier are crucial in eliminating terrorism in Iraq. By improving the economy less people will turn to terrorism to support their families. Many Iraqi citizens feel like there is no way out of poverty other then smuggling weapons into the country, or other acts of terrorism (The Despair Beneath the Arab World’s Growing Rage). Also, the United States assisting Iraq in rebuilding their economy

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Anna
  • Juveniles in Adult Prisons

    Juveniles in Adult Prisons

    A deep look into juveniles in adult prisons. Touch bases on several smaller issues that contribute to juveniles being in and effects of adult prisons. The United States Bureau of Prisons handles two hundred and thirty-nine juveniles and their average age is seventeen. Execution of juveniles, The United States is one of only six countries to execute juveniles. There are sixty-eight juveniles sitting on death row for crimes committed as juveniles. Forty-three of those inmates

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Congress Must Aid in Funding for Treatment of the Mentally Ill in Prison

    Congress Must Aid in Funding for Treatment of the Mentally Ill in Prison

    In August 2005, John Hyde went on a shooting spree in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When the shooting ceased, he had killed a total of five people; including a state transportation worker, two teenage motorcyclists, and two Albuquerque police officers. When arrested, the 48-year-old was found to have suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder for fifteen years. During this time he was in and out of prison, mainly for misdemeanors. Hyde’s mother blamed the New Mexico

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    Essay Length: 1,695 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Tort Reform

    Tort Reform

    In the United States justice system, a tort is best defined as an injury or loss that was committed deliberately or negligently by a single person or an entity (Crane). The history of tort law can be traced back to the initial trespass of property or person, but it was not until the 18th century that the distinction between intentional and unintentional acts was made (Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). In recent years, tort law has become

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Janna
  • Does Utopian Socialists offer an Attractive Political Reform?

    Does Utopian Socialists offer an Attractive Political Reform?

    Utopia is a term invented by Sir Thomas More in 1515. However, he traces the root two Greek words outopia and eutopia which means a place does not exist and a fantasy, invention. It is widely accepted that Plato was to first to picture a utopian order. In his masterpiece, “Republic”, he formed the principles of ideal commonsense and his utopia (Hertzler, 1922:7). After the classical age, Sir Thomas More assumed to be the

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: David
  • The Age of Reformation

    The Age of Reformation

    The Age of Reformation The Age of Reformation - religious revolution in Western Europe in the 16th cent. Beginning as a reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church, the Reformation ultimately led to freedom of dissent. The preparation for the movement was long and there had been earlier calls for reform, e.g., by John WYCLIF and John HUSS. Desire for change within the church was increased by the RENAISSANCE, with its study of ancient texts

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Health Insurance Reform

    Health Insurance Reform

    Health Insurance Reform Due to the upcoming presidential election, the two major political parties and their candidates have been focusing on the primary problems that the nation will face in the future. Chief among those problems is the future of Medicare, the national health- insurance plan. Medicare was enacted in 1965, under the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson, in order to provide health insurance for retired citizens and the disabled. The Medicare program covers most

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Anna
  • Social Reform

    Social Reform

    Many things can contribute to the rise of social reform in the 1800's. Many scholars such Ralph Waldo Emerson or Edgar Allen Poe, helped lead the reform era. But the most some of the most important ideas that encouraged social reform was the Second Great Awakening, Industrialization, and nostalgia. All three played a very important role and had key people who helped jump start a era of reformation. People knew that it was time for

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Artur
  • The Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal

    The Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal

    The Abu Ghraib prison scandal shocked the whole nation into disbelief that our United State’s army can do such a thing. In Marianne Szegedy-Maszak’s, The Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal: Sources of Sadism, explains the rough conditions and new situations these young soldiers were faced. The Abu Graib prison shared many traits needed to make our everyday human beings in to a torturer. But, what would it take for me and you to act out such

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Monika
  • Social Security Reform

    Social Security Reform

    Social Security: Being a nineteen year old college student, what does Social Security have to do with you? The fact is, it has every thing to do with us as students! Shortly after President Bush’s re-election, he started to put his new found political muscle into Social Security reform, declaring now is the time to act. This new reform will allow workers to withhold payroll endings and put that money into personal retirement accounts. This

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan Vs. United States

    Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan Vs. United States

    Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan vs. United States The topic of POW’s is a fascinating one that can be dealt with in various ways. First, one can gain information from primary sources from diaries and journals kept by POWs or their captors and guards. Second, there are secondary sources that can give general overviews of what treatment the POWs received. Another interesting thing in learning about POWs is to compare

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Reforms 1825 - 1850

    Reforms 1825 - 1850

    The influence of the Second Great Awakening played a huge role in social reforms in the United States. Between 1825 through 1850, society in the United States was changing due to transitions and the desire for control and order. People found themselves living in social instability and in a society were values were being challenged. Because of the Second Great Awakening, it encouraged an excitement of evangelicalism that led to a movement towards reforms. These

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Charles Dickens; Reforming from Experience

    Charles Dickens; Reforming from Experience

    Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. Dickens was born at the height of the Industrial Revolution, a time which brought great change to Victorian society. Population in urban areas (London’s, in particular) soared. The overpopulation led to a lack of employment; soon poverty and crime increased. In response, the Poor Laws were put into effect. The Poor Laws established baby farms and workhouses to provide aid for those in poverty, and those

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Stenly
  • The Use and Abuse of Illicit Drugs Within the Prison Systems on a Global Basis

    The Use and Abuse of Illicit Drugs Within the Prison Systems on a Global Basis

    Abstract This research paper will consist of an analysis of the use and abuse of illicit drugs within the prison systems on a global basis. With information gathered from various sources such as the internet and one on one interviews with an inmate in a male correctional facility and a former inmate of a female correctional facility I intend to show the rampant flow of drugs in and out of the prison system, the control

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Bred
  • Social Security, Reformation & Privatizing Policies

    Social Security, Reformation & Privatizing Policies

    Social Security, Reformation & Privatizing Policies The policy I wish to address is one we don’t here too much of anymore, unless you’re looking! My parents have come to the point in there life where Social Security is becoming increasingly important. This provoked my curiosity into what has changed since the first major discussion about its reformation. With major political discussions focused on the War in Iraq and Immigration policies, and global warming, Social Security

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Summary of “a Study of Prisoners and Guards in a Simulated Prison”

    Summary of “a Study of Prisoners and Guards in a Simulated Prison”

    Summary of “A Study of Prisoners and Guards in a Simulated Prison” by Dr. Philip Zimbardo Introduction Have you ever wondered why some institutions succeed while others fail? Dr. Philip Zimbardo, a Professor of Psychology, insists that America’s prison system is a failure because of the assumed responsibilities that come with certain positions and not because of the previously assumed dispositional hypothesis which claims the very nature of the prisoners and/or guards constitutes failure in

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: July
  • Self-Strengthening and Reform

    Self-Strengthening and Reform

    In nineteenth-century China the idea of reform was beginning to develop, especially, with the introduction of the Westerners and their technology. Reform and self-strengthening in China were seen as a beneficial concept to some Chinese leaders. Many scholarly Chinese had different opinions about reform and Western methods. Woren greatly opposed Western reform and the self-strengthening movement, but several people felt that it was good in moderation, such as Xue Fucheng, Zhang Zhidong, and Wang Tao.

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Welfare Reform Vs. Employment: A Permanent Solution or A Temporary Band-Aid?

    Welfare Reform Vs. Employment: A Permanent Solution or A Temporary Band-Aid?

    Welfare Reform vs. Employment: A Permanent Solution or a Temporary Band-Aid? Welfare: handouts to the lazy, or a helping hand to those facing hard times? The debate continues, even in the face of sweeping welfare reform, which, for all of its sound and fury, has not helped or changed much. What's wrong with welfare and how can we fix it? This is not a simple question, and there is no simple answer. However, one thing

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Reintergration of Prisoners - Is It Possible?

    Reintergration of Prisoners - Is It Possible?

    Reintegration of Prisoners – Is it possible? The reintegration of prisoners back into “normal” everyday living is a difficult and seemingly impossible task. The challenges offenders on probation or parole face are great in number and size. Each criminal faces different hurdles based on their demographic, gender, length of stay, individual background, racial background, offense history, and the strength of their support system upon release. I believe that reentry is a realistic expectation; however, we

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Edward

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