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Rule Of Law Hong Kong
889 words
In a part of town, there was a carnival
atmosphere. In another, a somber rally and march
followed by a candlelight vigil. Is clear that one
year before China takes control, the people of
Hong Kong are divided in their feelings. A period
of more than 150 years of British colonial rule
ends at midnight on June 30, 1997 when Hong Kong
and its 6, 000, 000 people will be handed over to
China. Despite a warning that they will not be
allowed to enter China, seven elected Hong Kong
officials vowed to go...
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Adam And Eve Tree Of Knowledge
1,182 words
So oft they fell / Into the same illusion, not as
man / Whom they triumphed once lapsed. / Thus were
they plagued (Milton, Book X, 570 - 72). Leaving
the underworld, once again, defeated by the
heavens. Although John Milton's epic poem,
Paradise Lost, is considered to be a tragedy, it
displays some reminders of a comic end. In its
tenth book, when Satan returns to hell, there is
the realization of two of the poems purposes: to
assert Eternal Providence and to justify the ways
of God to men. Book...
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Social And Political Developing Countries
894 words
Using a variety of contemporary geographic issues,
discuss how they are related to the levels of
development in nations that you have studied. The
reasons for high or low development within any
nation directly relates to an assortment of
geographic issues. These can include things such
as the changes to social and political power
within a nation, peoples access to housing and
employment, and the environmental quality in which
the nation is surrounded. Environmental quality
refers to the conditio...
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Ski Resorts National Parks
1,283 words
Welcome to Banff The battle over Urban Development
in Banff National Park Banff National Park is the
most highly developed national park in the world.
It is in complete disarray and has been overcome
by development. Wildlife habitat has been
destroyed by the ski hills, the Trans-Canada
Highway, the CP railway, the Banff tonite and by
many "wreck-reationists" that use the park as
their playground. The September 16 th 1997
decision by Federal Heritage Minister Sheila
Copp's to deny approval of the...
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109 Th Ave Merrick Blvd Area
427 words
My second walk took place on October 9, 2000 at 1:
30 p. m. This walk is a very familiar route
because it is where I grew up for the past 13
years. Southeast Jamaica, Queens is where my
neighborhood is located where you can find
anything from corner store delis to community
centers within walking distance. My walk starts
out on Guy Brewer Blvd. where there is mostly
residential occupancy. The houses in this area are
mostly multi family houses or apartment complexes.
Located between Merrick blvd....
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Allusions Within Out Of The Silent Planet
955 words
Although various biblical allusions appear in many
novels, most are not easily interpreted. In order
for a reader to be able to recognize an allusion
they must first understand what an allusion is. An
allusion is a comparison to something that goes
deeper than what is just stated. In the novel Out
of the Silent Planet there are many references to
the Bible. C. S. Lewis uses various biblical
allusions throughout Out of the Silent Planet to
portray the characters and setting on Malacandra.
One of ...
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Boys And Girls Los Angeles
1,899 words
A year in the World of Female Gangsters: There is
no way you can neatly squeeze in a single report
what female gang life posses. What I am giving is
highlights and statistics staffed with local
information. There is no such thing as a typical
gang each possess a history that reflects the
community they grew up in. The research is in Los
Angeles and smaller California communities San
Antonio, Texas, and Chicago, Ill... Most research
has been done in L. A. where female gangs have
achieved a greate...
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Members Of The Group West Side
1,212 words
Ground Effects, Tint, Bass, and Other Aspects of
the Low-Rider Subculture In researching data for
this paper I spent one evening participating in
the activities of the West Side Low-Rider club.
Information was also gathered through my
experience of living in the area where the group
hangs out, West Asheville. My informant is a
friend of mine who is also a member of the group.
With his help I was able to move freely among club
members. The focus of the paper is in the symbol
which the automobile ...
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William Faulkner Social Status
1,005 words
Oftentimes, in literature, a certain theme is
established to be considered while reading the
writing. These themes are used to remind the
reader about the background of the book, or to
express a message throughout the book. Some books
have more than one theme, to express more than one
message. In the book, Absalom, Absalom! by William
Faulkner, there are three major theme shown in the
book. Set in the South, after the Civil War, the
themes in the book are social status, incest, and
racism. These...
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Three Strikes And Youre Out
1,472 words
In 1994 California voters approved a ballot
initiative known as Three Strikes and Youre Out.
The law states that people who are convicted of
three felonies may end up facing life in prison
(Mullins). The Three Strikes law increases the
prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies
who have been previously convicted of a violent or
serious felony, and limits the ability of these
offenders to receive a punishment other than a
prison sentence. Violent offenses include murder,
robbery with a dea...
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Compulsive Gamblers Illegal Gambling
1,650 words
Gambling, while it lowers taxes and creates jobs,
it also causes addicts to lose money and therefore
creates a higher crime rate. Gambling was a
popular pastime in North America long before there
was ever a United States. Playing cards and dice
were brought over by both the British and the
Dutch. By the end of the 17 th century, just about
every country seat in colonial America had a
lottery wheel. Cockfighting flourished throughout
the countries, especially in the South. Bear
Baiting was also a...
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U S Citizens Religious And Political
1,830 words
Many Americans are concerned about the influx of
immigrants into our country. They see new arrivals
as a threat to jobs, a drain on over-burdened
social services and a threat to cultural
traditions. They complain, "There is a limit to
how many newcomers can be absorbed, and the rate
at which they can be assimilated into the existing
system. "We can't just tear down the borders and
let everyone in (with or without documents). "Over
the years the United States has been called a
nation of immigrant...
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Bering Straits Region Bering Strait Alaska
637 words
peoples of Alaska and their Eskimo Culture Alaska
is still the last frontier in the minds of many
Americans. Interest in the "Great Land" has
increased sharply since Alaska The Native became a
full fledged state in January o f 1959. In spite
of this great interest, many Americans know very
little of the Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts
(Al-ee-oot's) who live in the remote regions. At
the time Alaska was discovered in 1741 by Vitus
Bering, Alaska Natives populated all parts of
Alaska including the Ber...
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Lot Of Money Deaths Caused
1,222 words
There are many reasons why the United States
should enact deer control laws. For example, one
night I was coming back to Cowley, I swear I saw
at least 15 to 20 deer run across the road in
front of me. My proposal is that we should figure
out what to do about the deer population. Here are
some reasons why we should enact on the laws.
Theres so many people dying or they are in serious
accidents. The deer population has increased
majorly in the last few years. These animals
should be controlled fo...
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Congressional Quarterly Weekly National Catholic Reporter
1,247 words
... ays Roberto Martinez of the American Friends
Service Committee's U. S. /Mexico border program.
12 Possible solutions to the problem. Faster
citizens processing, helping illegals country's
economy such as NAFTA which is already in affect.
Some suggest tamper proof residency cards,
computerize the I. N. S. , increases the number of
boarder patrol agents, and build a wall around the
U. S. and problem countries. There has been many
suggestions made in dealing with this problem. The
Gallegly bill...
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Gang Violence Crimes Committed
1,127 words
I dont think I was even conscious that gangs
existed and were a problem until 1991. That was
the year that my friend Steph and I went to see
the movie Boyz in the Hood, directed by John
Singleton. When we chose to see that movie, we
really had no idea what it was about. We chose is
for two reasons, one because nothing that was
playing at the time except for Boyz looked
remotely interesting, and two, Cuba Gooding Jr.
had a role in it, and we both thought he was kind
of cute. It ended up being one...
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De Mott P 123
1,553 words
Dogon Masquerades The artistic interactions
between the Dogon people of the Niger Delta and
their neighbors who dominate Southeastern Nigeria
to the north and east are not difficult to
demonstrate. Art objects, including textiles,
bronze shrine sculpture, and masks, have been
traded between these regions for generations. More
than objects alone, numerous masking and
figurative traditions have crossed ethnic and
regional boundaries and are practiced in both
areas. Dogon Masquerades are by far one...
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Incl Briar Briar
1,118 words
Case Study Analysis: Union Carbide Corporation And
Case Study Analysis: Union Carbide Corporation And
Bhopal BUS 784 The Political, Social, and Legal
Environment of Business Case Study Analysis: Union
Carbide Corporation and Bhopal Date: 11 - 16 - 99
Name: Sheng-Chi Chen Student Id. : 997541112 A
single slip in action may cause lasting sorrow. A
slight mistake in operation at a Union Carbide
pesticide plant in Bhopal of India causes a lot of
deaths and injuries. What a tragedy it is.
Undoubtedly...
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U S Government Executive Order 9066
593 words
Japanese Internment Camps What were they?
Internment camps were permanent detention camps
that held internees from March 1942 until their
closing in 1945 and 1946. Although the camps held
captive people of many different origins, the
majority of the prisoners were Japanese-Americans.
There were ten different relocation centres, which
were scattered all over the interior West, in
isolated desert areas of Arizona, California,
Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming. Why were they
set up? ? After the bo...
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Form Of Punishment Violent Offenders
1,124 words
Prison Prison Alternatives Prison Alternatives
Prison inmates, are some of the most dysfunctional
people in society. Most of the inmates have had
too little discipline or too much, come from
broken homes, and have no self-esteem. They are
very insecure and are at war with themselves as
well as with society. Most inmates did not learn
moral values or to follow everyday norms as they
were brought up in society. Take a group of
people, strip them of possessions and privacy,
expose them to constant ...
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