Robert Frost was a prolific American poet born on March 26, 1874, in San Francisco. Although he holds the absolute record for the number of Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry awarded to a single person, Frost struggled to find any recognition in his early years. In fact, he had to work at a farm for some time just to support his family. In 1912, Frost moved to England, where he published two books and pivoted his career, making the shift from...
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It has been acknowledged that people have had a substantial impact on the environment and biodiversity. Deforestation and pollution are regarded as some of the primary negative effects that influence the planet (Tomalty & Mallach, 2016). At the same type, other factors related to human activity are significant factors contributing to the destruction of ecosystems. One of the ways humans affect the diversity of species is urban sprawl. This paper includes a brief description of the negative impact of urban...
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Oriental carpets are works of art –unique and exquisite – worthy of collections. But when it comes to buying oriental rugs, most people shy away or hesitate. It’s difficult to judge its quality and they can never know whether they are being ripped off or their purchase is really worth it. There simply is not one single factor determining the value and quality of oriental rug. People often talk about the knot density but it does not completely define the...
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Kafka's Trial questions the relationship of justice and the law (often capitalized in the novel as 'the Law'). The thing about laws is that they're supposed to be just. If there's an unjust or an unfair law, we expect to be able to work to get the law overturned by appealing to higher principles of justice. (Consider, for example, the Civil Rights Movement. Racial segregation and discrimination were unjust; therefore we appealed to a higher principle of justice – racial...
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A quiet dentist begins to suspect his expressive wife, also a dentist, is having an affair. Meanwhile, the three kids are picking up cues, and the persona of a crabby patient becomes his alternative inner voice. The film is directed by Alan Rudolph (Breakfast of Champions, Choose Me) from a script by Craig Lucas (Reckless, Prelude to a Kiss), adapted from Jane Smiley's novella, Age of Grief. One of the most immediate impressions from viewing the film, is that the...
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In the beginning, I want to introduce the background information about this play. First, the name of this filmed performance is 'Oedipus the King' It is written by Sophocles, the most famous playwright of ancient Greece. He is one of the three tragic writers in Athens. He not only believes in the supreme power of God and destiny but also requires people to have an independent spirit and be responsible for their own actions, which is the feature of ideology...
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Over the last 50 years, human activities have considerably worsened the ecological situation. The Earth suffers from heat-trapping gases that lead to global warming. The rise of temperature increased the sea level that made the Arctic ice melt. As a result, the survival of polar bear population is under the threat of extinction. Global warming caused the disappearance of ocean ice thus limiting the food supply for these animals. Therefore, there is an urgent necessity to prevent global warming from...
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What we know today as pasteurization can thank a gentleman named Louis Pasteur. Now let’s look into what made him, him. He was born in Dole, France on December 27, 1822. He had skills in drawing and painting and was an average student. Even though I don’t think someone who got a bachelor of arts in 1840 and another bachelor in science is“average”. He later got a doctorate in 1847 from the École Normale in Paris, which was a higher...
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Though it lives for the short duration, it bewitches people in such a way that they sing songs in its praise throughout the year. In this season there is neither too cold nor too hot. That’s why the nature wears a kind look. It is at its best with greenery everywhere. All the trees and plants are in bloom. The crops get ripen and the fields look golden. We see new and tender leaves which come out in the branches...
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The challenges of today's leadership are many and it is difficult to define which are the most hostile. Taking the Gospel to the unreached is the greatest challenge facing the leader. We need a fresh vision for leader in the 21st century for each of our beloved nations that are made up of individuals, families, communities and a mosaic of races, language, religious traditions and cultures, a vision that is born out of the biblical world view and honors Jesus...
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Major online retailers have held their positions for many years. Each of them has its own secret to success, but there is one thing they have in common: trust on the part of customers. It is built as a result of constant interaction with the audience and receiving feedback, which increases brand awareness and sales. Trust and happiness are closely linked. According to Marketing and Happiness research, the top two reasons for loss of brand trust are poor customer service...
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Introduction Recycling is an effective strategy of cleaning the environment from hazardous materials and pollution (Zailani, Eltayeb, Hsu & Tan, 2012). The following research proposal focuses on how recycling can be conducted in the city of Dubai. The proposal provides insightful information as to why recycling has become a necessity for cities around the world. In this regard, identifying what materials or objects are to be recycled is imperative. In addition, establishing recycling strategies that are effective and cost-efficient is...
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In modern times, rivers are generally regarded as a source of entertainment, fishing, or rarely, water. This was hardly the case in Ancient Egypt, where the Nile River was the key to the very existence of the greatest ancient empire of all time. The Nile River is a major northward flowing river in northeastern Africa. It empties into the Mediterranean Sea, in Egypt. It is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. In the times of Ancient Egypt,...
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Ancient China The civilization of Ancient China dates back thousands of years. Over this long period of time much of China was ruled by different dynasties. What is a dynasty? A dynasty is when one family rules a country or region over a long period of time. Generally, the head of the family will be the ruler of the land, like an emperor or king. When that ruler dies, another member of the family will take power, usually the oldest...
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I’m a proud descendant of Jamicans (Hail mi friends) & Puerto Rican (Que Pasa) So many people first question when they find out my nationality is can you speak Patois, or Spanish. Well yes I can speak Patois very well. Spanish on the other hand no not at all, and i do not want to learn. People may ask me why? My response is always because that’s a language that’s forced on you. My main reason for writing this paper...
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Bioluminescence is the term used to define the chemical that produces light energy within the body of an organism. For the reaction to take place organism must contain a molecule called luciferin, which then reacts with oxygen to produce light. According to scientists, there are different types of luciferin, and they vary depending on the animal hosting the reaction. Most organisms do also produce a catalyst by the name of Luciferase, which also helps in speeding the reaction in the...
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The topic of exploitative pricing has been a long-standing theme irrespective of the world situation. However, due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the controversy of excessive pricing on unforeseen circumstances has become a central debate again. According to OECD (2020), attributable to the coronavirus, the business environment has been subjected to instability resulting in the disruption of supply chains. The insufficient production and difficulties in product distribution, simultaneously, with increased demand, has led to shortages in certain products (ibid). As...
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The evolution of technological know-how has impacted each component of our lives from banking to the way that we communicate with each other. In fact, science has end up an indispensable section of sustaining society, and its infusion with training is therefore inevitable. Technology not solely presents college students with access to countless online resources, but additionally aids them in the studying process. A majority of universities and instructional institutes have already started out to utilize technology inside their teaching...
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In today’s world, it is necessary to use technology, especially when it comes to education. The computer has a very deep impact and important role in education. With the help of the computer now it is easy to impart education to students and also it is much more interesting than before. Computers has large capacities to store information and data. The computer enables quick processing of data with very low chances of errors. The computer has made the communication much...
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The Lincoln-Douglas sparked when after Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “A house divided against itself cannot stand” speech, his competitor Stephen A. Douglas accused him of being a “radical” and said that he was “threatening the stability of the union”. After Douglas said this, Lincoln then challenged Douglas to the debates. According to Britannica.com, the Lincoln-Douglas debates states: “the two eventually agreed to hold joint encounters in seven Illinois congressional districts”. The debates focused on the topic of slavery territory...
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National Honors Society is an organization I would like to be apart of because I would like to gain more leadership and volunteer skills than I already have. National Honors Society can also help me look forward into college and get more insight as to where I want to go in life. Character traits and personal skills I have that will contribute to the success of National Honors Society vary from having willingness to being a strong leader. I will...
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Currently I am a student at Diablo Valley College, and will continue to matriculate here until I am able to move on to a four-year university. My favorite subject is math. I’ve loved math since elementary school. In fact, I am considering mathematics as my chosen field. I am confident I will be successful in the future. I will focus and go the extra mile to be my best. One aspect of that success consists of the ability to reach...
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Art is a form of communication that artists use to pass information to the audiences that will experience the art. Sculptures one of the oldest art forms; they are made from stone, a medium that has been there since before, and thus with the sculptures are embedded a great source of information, culture, originality, and heritage that may never be practiced and envisaged at all in the present. We will compare and contrast two sculptures in the Metropolitan Art Museum...
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The story of ‘How To Tame A Wild Tongue’ by Gloria Anzaldua is a tale about how she researches the opposing view towards the Chicano methods for talking and the appalling impact of this pessimistic disposition on the Chicano individuals where they live in the border. Gloria begins the story by utilizing an analogy and recollecting a dental specialist who grumbled about her tongue and that it was excessively solid and obstinate. She got disappointed and needed to realize how...
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In the 19th century, other Spanish colonies in the Americas fought for independence, but Cuba's independence movements failed; this was due to the many Spanish royalists that came to Cuba, adding a strong pro-Spanish sentiment to the island. The USA was really interested in buying Cuba in the 19th century, therefore, they increased sugar and transportation investments. In 1898, the US ended the Spanish rule by invading Cuba and then made it a protectorate with the Platt Amendment in 1901,...
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The Ottoman Empire included a large area that included much of the regions contiguous to the eastern and southern Mediterranean. Ottoman rule stretched for a period of around 700 years and at its height. As a result, the character of Ottoman architecture has undergone multiple changes over the course of this long period. The architectural heritage of the Ottomans can be divided into three phases, starting with the early formative phase, the classical era, followed by a late period marked...
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Any sovereign state has its own official symbols. This is the flag, the motto and the anthem. This article is devoted to the state symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its meaning is described and interpreted as meaning, as well as interesting historical facts related to it. Attention is also paid to the legislative framework that regulates the procedures for adopting and using national symbols. The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular piece of cloth. Its...
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Humans are social in nature, involving with others and trying to figure out how different concepts work with regard to certain factors. It is like a network of comparisons, and that is how the human mind works too. For instance, a person who lives in a big and beautiful house is presumed to be rich, while a person who lives in a thatched house is assumed to be poor. This may be true is some cases, but not all. There...
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Australia has a national and state governments and federalism refers to the relationship between these governments. Federalism is when a government divides power between the national government and the state governments. Some advantages of federalism include that it separates powers of government to prevent one person or group to make all the rules in a society, this prevents a dictatorship. It encourages involvement from a local level because federalism allows states to create laws to suit themselves even if they...
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‘A Poison Tree’, written by William Blake and published in 1794, uses rhyming couplet form, symbolism and metaphors, and tone to convey message. The message of the poem is that humans ‘water’ their anger and let it grow, whereas the poem tries to teach us that this is unideal. The poem ‘The Poison Tree’ is a rhyming couplet. This is used as rhyming couplet is a very basic style following AABB. This contrasts the complex human emotions that are portrayed...
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