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Louis Isadore Kahn And The Salk Institute
767 words
Standing alone against the endless blue sea, the
Salk Institute by Louis I. Kahn is one of a kind.
"Louis Kahn's Salk Institute for Biological
Studies on the Pacific coast near La Jolla aspires
within its own spirit to an order achieved through
clarity, definition, and consistency of
application" (Heyer 195). To many, this
magnificent structure may seem out of place, but
it works well with the surrounding environment
because of the spatial continuity that it
possesses. The relation to the site, ...
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The Two Countries That Invented Industrial Revolution
1,473 words
... in 1830, a measuring instrument accurate to a
millionth of an inch. Eli Whitney. The term
"Yankee ingenuity" could have been coined with
Whitney in mind. Americans solved issues of speed
and mass production. In 1798, American Eli
Whitney, secured a US government contract (for $
134, 000) to produce 10, 000 army muskets. Whitney
refined and successfully applied the
"Uniformity-System" of production using
inter-changeable parts. However, Whitney met
bureaucratic disbelief and delays in impleme...
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Native Americans American Identity
1,147 words
... er ization of the Indian Savage. The formation
of Native American identity was, in part, to
perpetuate the imported culture of the Europeans.
Captivity must also be considered under the social
context of the times. The strong moral basis for
existence gathered with the Biblical nature
through which most colonists lived their lives
ushered in beliefs that captivity served as
punishment for sin. Indians were considered
creatures of the devil who take up those not
living their life under God. T...
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Medium Sized Increased Competition
763 words
The overall trend toward lower fares since
deregulation is largely due to increased
competition, caused in many cases by the entry of
new airlines. The average number of large airlines
serving the medium-sized-community airports, for
example, increased by over 50 % between 1978 and
1994, while the average number of commuter
carriers serving these airports increased by about
40 %. Low-cost airlines, such as America West and
Southwest Airlines have accounted for much of this
new entry, resulting i...
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Kim Il Sung Kim Jong Il
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North Korean Cuisine Korea is considered to be one
of the oldest civilizations. It dates back to 3000
years. It goes without saying that for such a long
period different historical changes influenced
greatly the changes in Korean cuisine. They should
be mentioned. The state is situated on the Korean
Peninsula in East Asia. At present, it is divided
into North Korea and South Korea. The state
borders China to the northwest and Russia to the
northeast, with Japan situated to the southeast
across t...
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Year Old Woman Punitive Damages
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Current Event Assignment Outline Introduction
Liebeck V. McDonalds Restaurants Or McDonalds
Coffee Case The Background Attempts To Settle The
McDonalds Coffee Case Evidences Presented During
The Case The Decision The Impact Of The Lawsuit
Current Event Assignment Introduction McDonald's
coffee case or Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants
is a product liability lawsuit. This lawsuit is
one of the most famous in the U. S. history, as it
has became a flashpoint in the debates in the U.
S. over tort re...
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Medium Sized Airline Industry
2,140 words
... Southwest, regardless of the size of the
community served. In addition, the established
airlines' transition to hub-and-spoke systems
following deregulation has increased competition
at many airports serving small- and medium-sized
communities. By bringing passengers from multiple
origins (the spokes) to a common point (the hub)
and placing them on new flights to their ultimate
destinations, these systems provide for more
frequent flights and more travel options than did
the direct "point to...
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Role In Society Closer To God
2,254 words
Castration is the deprivation of the power of
generation by removing the testicles, and also
represents the deprivation of vitality. It is a
practice that has been present throughout history
and is present even today. Depending on the
culture and era, there have been many different
reasons for castration. For some cultures,
castration may have religious value, while in
others it implies a renunciation of reproduction.
Although castration has been viewed differently
among different cultures, ther...
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Civil War Constitutional Convention
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THE LIFE OF A BLACK CIVIL WAR HERO: ROBERT SMALLS
BY JIMMY K. A. CROSS 1 OCTOBER 1998 The United
States of America was founded on the principles of
equality and opportunity for all. In the 1800 s
these principles were not strictly adhered to by
all and a tremendous battle ensued. That battle
was the United States Civil War in which
northerners, wishing an end to slavery, found
themselves at war with southerners, who wanted
slavery to remain in place. The Civil War was a
conflict that saw the ric...
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Franklin D Roosevelt Supreme Court Justice
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The US Government U. S. Government (History) The
United States Government A collection of short
reports all dealing with the United States
Government. William Jefferson Clinton William
Jefferson Clinton was born on August 19, 1946, in
Hope, Arkansas. His father, William J. Blythe III
was killed in an automobile collision just two
months before William? s birth. At age four,
William Jefferson Blythe IV was legally adopted by
his mothers second husband, Roger Clinton, making
him William Jefferson ...
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United States Government African American Women
3,243 words
Thesis: The Native American, the Cherokee and
Choctaw, who were own their land in this country.
The United States Government west of the
Mississippi River had moved them. The United
States government used their trick by declaring
treaties and land-allotment programs in purpose of
moving the Native Americans from their original
land. Without mercy violating all of the treaties
that had been signed. The Native American could
not do anything and they were thrown out of their
homeland. They were not...
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Declaration Of Independence Continental Congress
506 words
John John Dickinson John Dickinson John Dickinson,
born on November 13, 1732, was raised with an
excellent educational background with would later
bring him into politics. John was born the second
son of Samuel and Mary Dickinson near the village
of Trade in Talbot County, Maryland. By the age of
eighteen, Dickinson began the study of law in
Philadelphia. John then continued his education at
London s Middle Temple, and was admitted to the
Delaware Bar. Four years later, he returned to
Philadelph...
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Washington D C Army Of Northern Virginia
2,101 words
Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford Hall, near
Montrose, Virginia, on January 19, 1807. He grew
up with a great love of all country life and his
state. This stayed with him for the rest of his
life. He was a very serious boy and spent many
hours in his fathers library. He loved to play
with some his friends, swim, and he loved to hunt.
Lee looked up to his father and always wanted to
know what he was doing. George Washington and his
father, Light-Horse Harry Lee, were his heroes. He
wanted to be...
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Christ Of Latter Day Saints Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
2,482 words
Religion has played a vital role in the settling
of many pre-industrial North American towns and
cities. In fact, religion proved to be one of the
main reasons Europeans broke their affiliation
with the dictatorial and the monarchial rule in
Europe and came to settle the Americas. Generally,
these particular religious settlers incorporated
town-planning ideas developed in Europe and
translated them into their particular beliefs.
However, some specific and influential settlers
broke away from the...
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Supreme Court Ruling United States Supreme Court
2,737 words
The Supreme Court is the highest governing body
that is known to us as the people of the United
States of America. In the 1998 - 99 term, the
Supreme Court is slated to hear cases on subjects
as diverse as business monopolies, labor unions,
health insurers, initiative petitions and due
process. The justices will also revisit the issue
of sexual harassment. The following will just be
an overview of how the Supreme Court operates. I
will try to point out many things throughout the
course of this p...
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Secretary Of State Declaration Of Independence
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Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), 3 d PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES. As the author of the
Declaration of Independence and the Virginia
Statute for Religious Freedom, he is probably the
most conspicuous champion of political and
spiritual freedom in his countrys history. He
voiced the aspirations of the new nation in
matchless phrase, and one may doubt if any other
American has been so often quoted. As a public
official legislator, diplomat, and executive he
served the province and commonwealth of...
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Harvard Law School U S Court
1,096 words
In 1787 Article three of the constitution created
the Supreme Court, but not until 1789 was it
configured. The way it was originally set up was
with one Chief Justice and five associate judges,
with all six members being appointed for life.
This court serves as the supreme law of the land,
it has the power to determine if state or federal
laws are in conflict with how the Court interprets
the constitution. Presently the supreme court has
nine members, which include one Chief Justice and
eight as...
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Calcul Ability Iron Cage
3,360 words
The Mcdonaldization of: If you have ever had a
meal in a restaurant (fast-food / formal dining),
used an ATM in a bank, spent your vacation at an
amusement park or simply browsed through a mall,
you have been exposed to Mcdonaldization.
Mcdonaldization is the process by which the
principles of the fast food restaurant are coming
to dominate more and more sectors of America
society as well as the rest of the world (Ritzer,
1996, 1). Nearly ever aspect of today s society
has been affected by Mcdon...
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Army Of Northern Virginia Harpers Ferry
1,235 words
The idol of the South to this day, Virginian
Robert E. Lee had some difficulty in adjusting to
the new form of warfare that unfolded with the
Civil war, but this did not prevent him from
keeping the Union armies in Virginia at bay for
almost three years. The son of Revolutionary War
hero " Light Horse" Harry Lee-who fell
into disrepute in his later years attended West
Point and graduated second in his class. During
his four years at the military academy he did not
earn a single demerit...
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Robert E Lee Ulysses S Grant
2,699 words
Robert Edward Lee is considered one of the
greatest generals in the history of the United
States. Lee was opposed to many views of the
south, including succession and slavery, yet his
loyalty to his native state of Virginia forced him
to fight for the south and refuse command of the
Union armies during the Civil War. Because of
this, he was respected by every man in America
including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.
Robert Edward Lee was born to parents, Henry Lee
of Lee sylvania, and mothe...
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