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German Composer Major Op Beethoven
523 words
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer
considered being one of the greatest of all times.
He was born in Bonn, Germany. His father was one
who liked to drink and would discipline Beethoven
in a strict manner. At the age of 18 his mother
died and, since his father was not a responsible
man Beethoven had to grow up quickly and become
the head of the house. He had to take care of his
two younger brothers who then when they had grown
up moved to Vienna, Austria. In Bonn, a German
composer taught...
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Amazing Grace Alternative Rock
1,258 words
... ent melody. Its sounds like they are using the
melody to the song House of the Rising Son, but
with the lyrics of Amazing Grace. This helps to
show how transferable this song is and its
freedom. The hymn even appears in the realm of
alternative rock (Selection 2), a style that is
one of the most popular amongst the current
generations. In this style, guitars mark the song
again, but there is not the strict rock style.
They are very free and upbeat with the rhythm.
Also in the alternative sty...
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Fully Automatic David Koresh
1,189 words
It started out easy enough. Over a hundred agents
from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
would pack themselves shoulder-to-shoulder inside
cattle trailers, and pull up to the front of the
building in broad daylight. At the cry of
"ShowTime!" The agents would pour out, divide into
four columns, and storm the building. Some would
surround the building, others would take ladders
to the right side, go into the second floor with
flash-bang grenades, and still others would storm
the front doo...
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Department Of Transportation Years Of Age
992 words
There are many accidents everyday that are costing
people their lives. My young brothers and most
definitely my grandparents would probably kill me
for saying so, but there should be some changes
made to the laws concerning the age requirements
of drivers. If the State of Ohio changed the age
requirement of operating a vehicle to between 18 -
70 years of age, our roads would be much safer to
drive on. If you had told me when I turned sixteen
that I couldnt get my license until I turned
eighteen,...
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Pre Enlistment Society Remarque All Quiet Baumer
1,432 words
Erich Maria Remarques All Quiet on the Western
Front, a set in World War I, centers around the
changes wrought by one young German soldier.
During his time in the war, protagonist, Paul
Baumer, changes from a rather innocent hardened
and somewhat caustic veteran. More importantly,
course of this metamorphosis, Baumer disaffiliates
himself societal icons parents, elders, school,
religion that had foundation of his pre-enlistment
days. This rejection comes result of Baumer's
realization that the p...
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American Dream T Shirt
881 words
Pete is the older brother of Donald, and works in
real estate, where he earns a fairly large sum of
money. He cares for two beautiful daughters, and
enjoys sailing on a nice sunny day on the ocean
which he sees every morning from his bedroom
window. He drives to work in his brand new luxury
car with the window open, the wind blowing through
his hair, smiling with delight at the people whom
he calls his friends. Pete has everything going
for him, and some might even describe him as a man
who fulf...
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Why Would Someone Want To Kill Jimmy Hoffa
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Why would someone want to kill Jimmy Hoffa? Almost
in any book you read Jimmy Hoffa was an achiever
and set his goals high. He started the union known
as the Teamsters and was very well known in
politics. The thing that got Hoffa into trouble
though was his ties with the mob. He went on trial
for many different convictions. The death of Hoffa
was a tragedy and a mystery. To this day, we never
found out what exactly what happened to Hoffa,
even though there are many different theories of
his deat...
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Censorship And The Catcher In Rye
1,009 words
Katie Johnson sent me the exact info about the
censorship of "The Catcher in the Rye." She found
it in "Banned Books: Suppressed on Social Grounds"
by Dawn B. So. vol. 2. New York: Facts on File, c.
1998. 'The novel has long ignited disapproval, and
it was the most frequently banned book in schools
between 1966 and 1975. Even before that time,
however, the work was a favorite target of
sensors. In 1957, Australian Customs seized a
shipment of the novels that had been presented as
a gift to the g...
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Habeas Corpus Plead Guilty
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... there in total shock at what was being said.
My attorney just shrugged when I would look at
him, he never opened his mouth. The death penalty
was suggested as a possibility by a DEA agent,
Orvie Locklar. He was a lifetime friend of my
parents, so they thought. One can only imagine the
helpless horror of that ordeal. I had never had
any court experience, but we were very aware of
just what they were capable of doing. My mother
and I talked alone after the bug-eyed, red faced
judge went back t...
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Brilliant Lies Comparison Between Film And Playwright
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David Williamson wrote the serious comedy,
Brilliant Lies in 1993. Three years later the play
was adapted into a film. The play was about how a
young sexy party girl, Susy, was sexually harassed
by her power-demeaning boss, Gary. Throughout the
story we are kept in the dark about what the truth
really is concerning the account in the office
when both parties worked late alone. The film
introduces changes to both enhance and develop the
plays main ideas and themes. When plays are made
into film, ...
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Act I Scene Thane Of Cawdor
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This is my account of Macbeth's downfall from a
popular, successful soldier, quote What he hath
lost, noble Macbeth hath won, who has received
great honours for his loyalty, his courage, his
bravery and his nobility. At the end of the play
the only respect he has is because of the fear
that his subjects have of him. Great Dunsinane he
strongly fortifies // some say hes mad, others
that lesser hate him. I will go through Macbeth's
soliloquies and chart his character as it changes.
A soliloquy is ...
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Mountain Walking In The Andes
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ter> Assignment title: To write a first person
narrative and description account of a holiday
based on personal experience (give own title).
Dear Pilot, I couldnt believe that I won
the competition! And I was given a chance to
travel to any of the destinations they mentioned
as tracking rare mountain for gorillas in Uganda,
bush walking with guides in Kenya and there were
so much more but I chose to travel to the Andes on
a major treks with expert guides who will just be
following behi...
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Thomas Becket Vs Henry Ii
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... neering which court system was to be upheld.
Bishops and nobles from all over England gathered
and sat as the two figures gave their talks. In
Becket's speech, he stated that the royal
government has complete control over the Church,
"saving our order"; meaning that the royal
officials had no control over the Church with the
Church's internal affairs. When Henry asked for
every bishop's poll, each one agreed to obey the
royal government "saving our order." Henry stormed
out of the room, and ...
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Holocaust Hate Today
277 words
In a time and place where unity of all persons is
taught as an essential for the future of our
world, its almost unfeasible to grasp the horror
of the Holocaust. Our country is sold upon the
notion today that all men truly were created
equal. Unfortunately there are some people in this
world who still believe that to be a mere opinion.
However, with todays teaching and tools, I believe
we are effectively working terms eliminating
narrow-minded thinking. Learning about the
Holocaust has helped me...
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Years Ago Roylett House
367 words
1. Name of book? The Speckled Band. 2. Author of
book? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 3. Setting? The
story took place in Baker Street London, and in
Stoke Moran. April of 1883. 4. Identify the theme
of your book? It is about a detective who helps
find murderers and helps in saving other people's
lives that without him would be victims. 5. Story.
Helen Stoner a frightened woman knocks the door of
the famous and best detective in the world
Sherlock Holmes. Shaking with fear she asks him to
help her find...
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Banner Ads Tv Shows
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Right now I'm thinking about the Internet, the
all-pervasive medium through which I've published
my thoughts and work I've done in my free time for
several years now. Like mostly everyone else, I
communicate with others using the Internet, play
games through it, read news, and learn about
things. (Except, sadly, I am not convinced the
general public is interested in learning. ) And we
are all familiar with the "dot com mania" and the
insane rise in the NASDAQ - and, sadly, the
subsequent fall of...
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Act Iv Scene Beware Macduff
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... cawdor, and finally as "King hereafter. " When
Banquo asks that witches if they can foretell
future, they hail him as a future sire of Scottish
monarchs, and when Macbeth then asks the witches
to explain their salutations and the means by
which foresee future, they vanish into thin air.
Banquo ultimately concludes that the witches are
not an hallucination, nor are they of substance,
explaining to Macbeth that, "the earth hath
bubbles, as the water has/And these are of them"
(I, iii, ll. 79 -...
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Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain
958 words
Almost everyone has tried alcohol at some stage,
and many also use it as a regular basis in parties
and other special occasions. When a small amount
of alcohol is consumed, it stimulates the appetite
and makes it easier for people to produce
conversations and it also gives relaxation and
good feelings. However excessive drinking can
cause serious negative effects. Some of the
negative effects are that the individual will
start to talk loudly, make inappropriate
statements, act aggressively and e...
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Years Ago Roylett House
367 words
1. Name of book? The Speckled Band. 2. Author of
book? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 3. Setting? The
story took place in Baker Street London, and in
Stoke Moran. April of 1883. 4. Identify the theme
of your book? It is about a detective who helps
find murderers and helps in saving other peoples
lives that without him would be victims. 5. Story.
Helen Stoner a frightened woman knocks the door of
the famous and best detective in the world
Sherlock Holmes. Shaking with fear she asks him to
help her find ...
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Creon Antigone Polyneices
286 words
Antigone tells the story of Creon, King of Thebes.
The situation arises when our tragic hero, Creon,
makes a declaration regarding the death of a
traitor. Polyneices was killed in battle and was
to remain unburied to demonstrate the punishment
for treason. Antigone, Polyneices sister, rebels
against Creon and buries her brother, denouncing
the decree as an offense against the law of God.
Polynese, Creon's son, pleads with his father to
listen to his citizens and empathize with
Antigone's action....
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