“Hard work is better than talent when talent doesn't work hard”: it is a saying that is applicable to many situations, but Jeanette’s story confirms the truth behind this statement. The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls is a memoir about her family, and how being impoverished as a child can lead someone to grow into a more complete person; Jeanette becomes successful by taking control of her life and making it into something she can be proud of. The conflict...
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One week on from Nepal’s massive earthquake, the situation remains grim: the thousands dead or injured; the homeless children, numbering in the millions, all in need. The quake couldn’t have come at a worse time, we’re told—as the seasons are changing, the danger of landslides and monsoons only makes the chances of getting to victims even harder, if not impossible. As of Thursday, 200 climbers have been rescued from Mount Everest, while 18 died. Three helicopters rotated back and forth,...
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One of the deadliest and transformative events was The Second World War with 39 million of dead war on Europe alone. Large amount of facilities and infrastructure were destructed for about six years of ground battles and bombing. Many were even forced to evacuate without the assurance of where to go and how they can live. Periods of hunger became common even on the prosperous country such as Western Europe. Families were separated for a long period of years, and...
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A self-portrait tells much more than just the condition of its artist. It gives us insight into the state of the society in which they live and their relationship to the conditions of the time. In the Neue Gallerie’s exhibition “The Self Portrait from Shiele to Beckman,” displays Austrian and German self-portraits made from 1900 to 1945. Many of these works expressed the artists’ pre, mid, and post-war sentiments. We can analyze their experiences and relationships with war through setting,...
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In early 2018, in the idyllic southern English city of Salisbury, two Russian citizens Sergei Skripal, and his daughter Yulia fell dangerously ill. After extensive investigation, the British government accused Russia of using a type of Novichok, which it said was developed by the Soviet Union, to poison the Skripals. Russia has vehemently denied these allegations and claimed that the Novichok agent could have originated in other European countries. With what may have seemed like the introduction to a 1960’s...
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Canada is the second well-known country for its best quality of water among other countries where it has about 20 percent of the world’s freshwater.1 From the quality of safe drinking water, it made the list under one of the public health achievements. Canada’s public health policies helped to protect the community’s health by reducing contamination in water. However, the country still faced challenges from experiencing issues around 288 cases of water-borne disease from 1974 to 2001.2 Water-borne diseases outbreaks...
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Before the devastating effects of deforestation, Muhammed Beni Saputra would have adventurous weekends with his father into the beautiful rainforests of Bukit Tiga Puluh to collect dragon’s fruit among many other things. But he says those unforgettable memories are now just history thanks to the heavy deforestation (Muhamed). These huge forests are natural wonders of the world and they need to be preserved and cherished. All of the people in these areas are losing the pleasures of these beautiful forests...
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Homelessness is a serious problem in USA. There are approximately 650,000 people experiencing homelessness every night and every year more than 1.6 million Americans has to sleep in shelters or transitional housing for at least one night (Hwang, Stephen W, et al.). As appeared in Wikipedia, about 12,500 homeless people sleep on the streets or in shelters in Seattle King County Area. These people are considered medically vulnerable that the expected life length is only 41 to 47 years, which...
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The Scottish Government recognises the need to transition to a low-carbon economy. Current targets aim for the near-complete decarbonisation of Scottish energy by the year 2050 (Scottish Government, 2017). Renewable energy sources are a vital component of this plan and sufficient investment is needed to ensure adequate supplies of renewable energy are available to accommodate this transition. The Government has outlined specific targets to facilitate the shift towards decarbonisation. The Scottish Energy System Strategy states that renewable sources will supply...
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Introduction The Persian Gulf War in 1991 is said to have the most successful public relation organizations in the history of politics and it’s usage of media to support the war. In this case study we will mainly be discussing about the propaganda campaign which was used by the Bush administration in relation with the gulf war. Firstly to give some clarity the case study will discuss about the definition of Propaganda with some examples of how the states used...
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In recent years, the Internet has become an important part of people’s daily lives, and therefore the element of dating and romance online is no longer a surprise to people. For as long as humans have recognized the urge to form romantic relationships, they have also recognized that finding an appropriate partner can be challenging, and that sometimes it is useful to get some help. According to recent data, some 55% of the 7.6 billion people on our planet now...
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The United States of America is considered one of the most developed and industrialized countries in the world. The country is located in North America, with Washington D.C as its a capital. Despite being one of the most highly developed and industrialized countries, the USA faces serious environmental issues. For example, Air pollution and climate change are two of the most alarming environmental issues the country is facing [1]. So different parts of the country face different risks based on...
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Background Alzheimer disease is one of the major debilitating brain diseases whose effects are loss of memory and important mental functions among patients, a consideration which impacts on their social skills, ability to think and make judgment. Crooks et al. (2008) indicate that this form of dementia has varied ways of developing on different people. As such, it is imperative to develop a clear understanding of the dementia of Alzheimer in terms of its meaning, causative factors, treatment and management....
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Forests are significant in helping the environment while deforestation is becoming a worldwide problem. It has represented one of the largest issues in global land use in the early 21st century. Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests, which is normally caused by human activity. Some of the major contributions of deforestation are due to commercial logging, land clearing for cattle ranches, plantations of rubber trees, oil palms, and other economically valuable trees. Another cause is the use of...
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Last year, 2017, marked the 150th anniversary of Canada. In the 150 years that Canada has lived, it has established a name for itself as a peaceful, independent country, and has shown many of its important values through the decisions made. From the start of Canada’s life in 1867, with the signing of the British North America Constitution Act, to this day, Canada has faced many challenges and successes over this time. The endeavours and achievements, as well as the...
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Today it is argued whether global warming is the cause of human activities and this has been proven without doubts, scientist all over the world are confirmed that human beings, although insignificant on this mighty planet are causing global warming. Humans are living on this planet as if they have another one to go to, once it is destroyed or drained of its resources. Almost every one agree that global warming is happening. Burning of fossil fuels are emitting lot...
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The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is one of the most controversial events in modern history. Commentators discussed whether bombs mattered, what the end result of the Pacific War would be, and other options for America. These same questions were discussed at a time when American leaders were choosing how to use powerful new technologies and what the long-term impact of atomic weapons on the Japanese was (Hasegawa 96). This essay is an argument as to why...
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Almost everyone remembers and knows the date, many facts, and have heard stories about D-Day when our troops stormed the beaches on at Normandy. But many people are not fully aware of one of the most important naval air battles during World War II. The Battle of Midway was a huge victory for the United States Navy. The air and sea battle happenened only six months after the horrible surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Japanese. The battle...
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Imagine both of the most powerful countries being jealous of each other due to political, economical, and warfare standing. Well it happened in 1947, after World War II a rivalry developed between both the Soviet Union and the United States. During World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union battled together as partners against the Axis powers. Be that as it may, the connection between the two countries was a strained one. Americans had for quite some time...
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Gender performativity restricts an individual from reaching their full potential. Those gendered as women are obliged to be feminine and derive self-definition from the way in which they subscribe to feminine norms. Yet these norms frequently relegate them to secondary or submissive roles. In the novels Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, they successfully expose the complex atrocities that emerge from sexual hierarchies. They both exhibit the representation of female gender roles as...
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Natural disasters have always been one of mankind’s major fears and fascinations, due to their associated human and economic losses. Natural disasters such as the Kobe Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Haitian Earthquake, and the Japanese Tsunami have been able to grab the attention of man towards the act of examining the impact and consequences of these events, as they have instilled fear in him that such large-scale devastating events are becoming more frequent and severe. The...
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The objective of this study is to explain the impact that the 1973-1974 oil crisis, stemming from the countries known as OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries), had on oil prices, the American economy and the world economy. This essay discusses the causes of the oil crisis as well as the extent of the impact on the American economy. Some of the macroeconomic concepts that will be explored are inflation, wage-price controls and monetary policy. It is evident from the...
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National parks are America's most scenic and historic places for public use. Today, national parks are commonly used as public resources for a variety of usage such as; recreation, education, scholarship, the preservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities, and species. National parks are also known as an area of land or water that is protected for the use of the public and the conservation of the environment and wildlife. National parks play an important role in helping to protect the...
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Enduring issues are issues that have been around for various amounts of time. Different generations have attempted to address them with different outcomes. One of those enduring issues is scarcity. Scarcity is a significant enduring issue because this affects many people around the world today and has lasting effects on civilizations/societies as shown in the Paleolithic era, the Agricultural Revolution, and the Green Revolution. Scarcity is an enduring issue as demonstrated by the Paleolithic era. The Paleolithic era was a...
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The term ‘tourism’ was coined by Thomas Cook in 1841, who lead the development of commercialized mass tourism. He had taken a number of 571 persons on a trip, supplying meals and music (Gyr, 2010). The term encompasses all activities undertaken by visitors while they travel and stay in places, beyond their normal environment, once their visit does not exceed a one-year time period (Stainton, 2020). Some of these activities undertaken may be touring, sports, research/studies, food related, nature related...
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The demographic changes that have taken place over the past twenty years in Los Angeles have been extraordinary in scope and diversity. The area of Los Angeles has seen a literal boom in population growth from 7 million in 1970 to 8.8 million in 1990 (US Census Bureau). However, the dramatic change in population ethnic and racial diversity has attracted the attention of most observers. However, in terms of racial diversity, Los Angeles has taken on a new form, moving...
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Economic crisis is a circumstance in which the economy of nation encounters an unexpected downturn brought on by a financial crisis. The economy confronting a financial emergency and experiencing a falling GDP, an evaporating of liquidity and rising prices due to deflation. An economic crisis can appear as a recession or a depression. Our planet experienced many crises, such as the Great Depression in 1930’s which is known as the mother of all financial crisis and lasted about 10 years,...
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Tokyo is the world’s most popular metropolitan area and the heart of the Japanese culture. Tokyo is the capital and financial city of Japan. Tokyo is a major transportation hub and world economic and industrial center. The population of Tokyo is a massive 14 million and a population density of 6,158 people per square kilometer. It located in Japan on the island of Honshu. Japan is on the east of the world surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Sea of...
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Parents and educators should monitor the influence of modern technology and gadgets on the younger generation, and even more so on the early age of young people. Gone are the days of having more personal interactions with the family members, friends, and acquaintances. The use of technology overpowered the daily activities of a person. It is not the technology itself is the problem but the usage of this technology. There is no point in arguing that the technology caters almost...
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The 1916 Proclamation was read by Padraig Pearse on the steps of the GPO Easter Monday. It included this aspiration that all children of Ireland would be cherished equally. The UN convention sanctioned by Ireland on the 28th of September 1992, “committed to promote, protect and fulfil rights of children”. Despite these aspirations and commitments, the economic, civil, political and social rights of children are not been met in Ireland today. Change in Family Models In the book cherishing all...
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