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  • The Death of a Soul, the Glance of History

    The Death of a Soul, the Glance of History

    The Death of a Soul, The Glance of History And meet the time as it seeks us. Cymberline Before the preface, I saw the sentence adopted from ShakespeareЎЇs Cymberline . All of the sudden, a sense of seriousness and heaviness mounted up in my heart. I felt the authorЎЇs tone of despair and disillusionment. Ў°at most, one generation had gone though a revolution, another experienced a putsch, the third a war, the fourth a

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    Submitted: April 19, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Current Events in American History

    Current Events in American History

    Current Events in American History This year in American History we have come across many different issues that relate to current events. Many of these events have broadened my understanding of American History and Government, providing me with a richer sense of our country and how past events lead to present events which eventually impact the future. The four areas which interest me the most are economic issues, foreign policy, government and science and technology.

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    Submitted: April 19, 2010 By: Jessica
  • History of Pilaties

    History of Pilaties

    In order to understand the basics of Pilates and why it can work for you, you first need to understand where Pilates came from. Pilates was originally formed in Germany by a man of the same name, Joseph Pilates. Joseph Pilates had many health afflictions as a child. The boy wanted to overcome the hardships he faced. He hoped exercise would not only boost his morale, but also his body's defense against his illnesses. The

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    Submitted: April 21, 2010 By: Mike
  • German History

    German History

    I was in search of book that depicted the history of Gemany and how they developed into an empire. I was looking for the origins, the Bizmak years, through The Great War and to Post-World War II era. In short I was looking for a deeper meaning to understand the German people and who they are. The book I choose was unexpectedly similar to Howard's "The Great War." In Michael's Sturmer's "The German Empire." I

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    Submitted: April 21, 2010 By: David
  • Hollywood Vs. History - in the 1979 Movie Caligula

    Hollywood Vs. History - in the 1979 Movie Caligula

    Hollywood vs. History in the 1979 movie Caligula The third Roman Emperor was Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, most commonly known by the nickname Caligula. The nickname Caligula, meaning "Little boots," was given to him as a child while accompanying his father's army on military campaigns. Caligula became Emperor of Rome at the age of 24, after the death of his great-uncle in 37 AD, the second Roman Emperor Tiberius. Throughout his reign, Caligula was famous

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Mike
  • Black History

    Black History

    Through out all of history there has been racism, terrorism, and discrimination. The African American society had went through the unfortunate racial discrimination in the United States in the 1800's. In total the many horrible stories about slavery including the emancipation proclamation, the fugitive state law, and the thirteenth amendment. Also the KKK and what they did to the coloured "un superior race." Then the uprising of many good parts to this race as in

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Victor
  • History of Evolution

    History of Evolution

    Abstract Evolution is a change in the characteristics of a population from generation to generation. Evolution occurs via natural selection which creates competition between organisms to survive. Although, people have been thinking about evolution for years, Charles Darwin is often referred to as the father of evolution. The theory of evolution is also a topic of great debate because some parts of the theory contradict people’s religious beliefs. Introduction Since Charles Darwin published The

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Mike
  • History of Schizophrenia

    History of Schizophrenia

    Before going into much detail it is important to understand the general concept of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disease of the brain that leads to disorganized thinking, delusions and hallucinations. Although the illness primarily affects cognition it can also affect emotion, and behavior. There are many misconceptions about this mental illness such as the idea of split or multiple personalities which will be discussed further later on, (Smith,1993). In Canada it affects 1% of the

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Steve
  • Oral History

    Oral History

    The study of traditional oral history is relatively a new concept started in the early twentieth century. Traditional cultures that practice traditional oral history are said to be "preliterate." Although the title "preliterate" may sound offensive, it merely states that they depend on oral transmission rather than printed text. On the other hand, if a culture depends on printed text rather than oral transmission, they are titled "post-traditional." There are many other traits that separate

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Mike
  • Everett Kircher and the Boyne Usa History

    Everett Kircher and the Boyne Usa History

    Everett Kircher and Boyne USA The Boyne USA corporation is the largest privately owned skiing corporation in America. The Boyne empire reaches from golf courses in Florida to Cyprus Mountain near Vancouver, British Columbia. Boyne is now entering its sixtieth successful season of operation. This success can only be attributed to the ingenuity and diligence of Everett Kircher, and the entire Kircher family. In 1947 a young Everett Kircher moved north from Detroit with ambitions

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Monika
  • History of the Periodic Tbale

    History of the Periodic Tbale

    Things are very different from each other, and can be broken down into small groups inside itself, which was then noticed early by people, and Greek thinkers, about 400BC. Which just happened to use words like "element', and 'atom' to describe the many different parts and even the smallest parts of matter. These ideas were around for over 2000 years while ideas such as 'Elements' of Earth, Fire, Air, and Water to explain 'world stuff'

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Yan
  • Computer History

    Computer History

    Many people do not know how, or even when computers were first made. Even before the first electronic computers were made, many people believe that computers started with the abacus, a simple counting device. The abacus is believed to have been built in Babylon in the fourth century B.C. The “First Generation” of computers started in the very late 1930’s. These computers were grotesquely slow, colossal in size, created much heat, used hundreds of kilowatts

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    Submitted: April 23, 2010 By: Jon
  • The History of the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts

    The History of the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts

    President John. F Kennedy once said, "I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a unique history; it started out as a National Cultural Center, developed into The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and today

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    Submitted: April 23, 2010 By: Tommy
  • 1984 Ap History Dbq - Roosevelt a Liberal and Hoover a Conservative

    1984 Ap History Dbq - Roosevelt a Liberal and Hoover a Conservative

    Roosevelt a Liberal and Hoover a Conservative Thesis: Because the Great Depression quickly changed America's view of liberalism, Roosevelt can be considered a liberal and Hoover a conservative, despite occasionally supporting similar policies. Written for the Advanced Placement U.S. History Document Based Question from the A.P. test. Hoover The political shifts in American history during the last two centuries are often explained by Arthur Schlesinger's cyclical explanation of eras of public purpose followed by private

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    Submitted: April 23, 2010 By: Victor
  • Asatru: A Living History

    Asatru: A Living History

    Asatru: A living history There are many pre-Christian religions, some more well know that others. Within these pages we will explore a lost tradition and its modern day revival. Thousands of years ago Northern Europe was dominated by a religion known today as Nordic Mythology. Many other names have also been associated with this religion such as Germanic Paganism and Odinism, however Nordic Mythology is a more encompassing term. Through the studies of this ancient

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • The History of the Hard-Boiled Detective

    The History of the Hard-Boiled Detective

    There are many sub-genres of detective fiction and hard-boiled fiction is one of them. What exactly is hard-boiled detective fiction? Hard-Boiled detective fiction is fiction that features tough, cynical, urban private eyes who expose corruption and frequently get injured in the course of their investigations ("Detective Fiction," Literary). Hard-Boiled fiction is considered one of the more popular sub-genres of detective fiction; there have been numerous films and novels about urban detectives exposing corruption in the

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: July
  • History of the Internet

    History of the Internet

    History of the Internet Steven Johnson Mr. Dominguez Literature Period 5 14 May 2001 Works Cited Buick, Joanna and Jevtic, Zoran. Introducing Cyberspace. New York, NY: Totem Books, 1995. Crick, Prof. Rex E. E-Mail History. [Online] Available http://www2.uta.edu/geology/compulit/mailhist.html, December 20, 1999. Hafner, Katie and Lyon, Mathew. Where Wizards Stay up Late. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Inc., 1996. "Internet." Encyclopedia Britannica, 1999 ed. Kristula, Dave. The History of the Internet. [Online] Available http://www.davesite.com/net-history.html,

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Fatih
  • History of Ballet

    History of Ballet

    The History of Ballet The first experience of watching a ballet, for me or any little girl, can be fascinating and exhilarating. Wondering how a dancer can be so steady on her toes as she spins in circles and leaps through the air. Watching a ballet, there is a feeling of wanting to be graceful, as well as the warm sensation felt by a little girl as she slips into dream land. My mom had

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    Submitted: April 25, 2010 By: Bred
  • Southwest Airlines History

    Southwest Airlines History

    Introduction The airline industry was first started in 1918. The postal service was the first company to start using the service with the backing of congress. In 1925 Ford Motor Company started to run the first profitable passenger service with a plane that had the capacity to hold 12 passengers. At first the airline industry was seen only as a supplement to the railway transportation. That trend slowly changed as more airline companies sought to

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    Submitted: April 25, 2010 By: Tommy
  • History of Glasses

    History of Glasses

    Executive Summary: The development of eyeglasses has been a long process, extending nearly 800 years and seeing numerous adaptations along the way. Throughout their existence, eyeglasses have transcended time (the same basic structure has reigned supreme for centuries). They have created new jobs and related products and have played a key role in the economic shift from a manufacturing focus to a service focus. At the same time, eyeglasses have impacted natural selection and allowed

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    Submitted: April 26, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Aa History from Reconstruction Through Ww1

    Aa History from Reconstruction Through Ww1

    This survey paper will explore the early events of Reconstruction during and immediately after the Civil War. The topics that will be addressed in this survey paper will be the Thirteenth Amendment, the Freedmen’s Bureau, the Black Code, the Fourteenth Amendment and finally some political and social achievements of Reconstruction. Reconstruction to African Americans began as a feeling of joy and triumph for their freedom which was taken away quicker than it took to receive

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    Submitted: April 27, 2010 By: Vika
  • History of the American Legion

    History of the American Legion

    History of the American Legion The American Legion is an organization of veterans of the United States armed forces who served in war. The Organization was founded in 1919 by veterans who were returning from Europe after World War I. Today, the group as over 3 million members. The American Legion started when Officer Teddy Roosevelt proposed an organization of veterans. In 1919, this group formed a temporary committee and selected several hundred officers who

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    Submitted: April 27, 2010 By: Monika
  • A Concise History of the Crusades

    A Concise History of the Crusades

    Justin Charles Laffer History 115-W The history of the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East must first be linked first and foremost to the feudal nature of medieval Europe. Due to the splintered and divisive nature of kingdoms and principalities, the sense of European and Christian identity was severely compromised. The Popes and the Catholic Church were the only force that could both unite Europe under a singular focus and help combat the rise

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    Submitted: April 28, 2010 By: Edward
  • The History of Texas

    The History of Texas

    Texas history itself had its own amazing story. The small number of American settlers moved to the land of Texas had led to the dramatic war with the Mexicans. The land of Texas was used to be owned by Mexicans. Due to the argument between Texans and Mexicans caused the battle of San Jacinto and Mexican War. In long ago before American settlers moved to Texas, this place was so rich and an abundance of

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    Submitted: April 28, 2010 By: Monika
  • Tourism History

    Tourism History

    Tourism in Context Introduction This essay aims to highlight the main political, economic, social and technological factors, which have aided in the growth of modern tourism from 1945 to the present day. It will also aim to show which of these has been the most important in the aiding and why. Definition of Tourism “The derivation of the word "tourism" originated from a combination of the Latin tornare and the Greek tornos, which mean a

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    Submitted: April 28, 2010 By: Jack