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- 8391: Convicts and Australia
- Convicts and Australia WHO WERE THE CONVICTS? WHAT SHORT AND LONG TERM CONTRIBUTION DID THEY MAKE TO AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY?" During January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip landed in New South Wales. Of the one thousand people who made the journey, roughly seven hundred were convicts, transported for various crimes, to aid in the establishment of the new colony. Despite conflicting accounts about the reasons behind transportation and the nature of the convicts themselves, there can be little doubt concerning the pivotal role they played in establishing the groundwork of not only the new colony, but of Australia as well. The convicts not only made a significant short term economic contribution they also played an extended role in becoming the founders of Australian society and culture. There is ...
- 8392: Robert Hunter
- ... in his contemporary poems is his personal experience with the Grateful Dead. Undoubtedly the most famous example of this theme is the poem "Truckin'": Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street Chicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street. Your typical city involved in your typical daydream Hang it up, see what tomorrow brings... Sitting and staring out of the hotel window Got a ... highlights some of the less pleasant aspects of travelling with the Dead, but is an accurate representation of Hunter's experiences. Another poem that is written about the author's dealings with the band is "New Speedway Boogie", written about the disastrous Altamont Speedway concert in Altamont, California. This poem is also representative of Hunter's dynamic and adaptable writing style. Spent a little time on the mountain Spent a little ... chaos themes. Dark Star crashes pouring its light into ashes Lady in velvet recedes in the nights of goodbye Reason tatters the forces tear loose from the axis Mirror shatters in formless reflections of matter "New Speedway Boogie" also plays on the order/chaos theme: It's got no signs or dividin' lines And very few rules to guide. One of Hunter's classic traditional poems, "Friend of the Devil", ...
- 8393: Teen Smoking
- ... But before I get into that I should probably start with the causes of teen smoking. There are several factors that start teens on smoking cigarettes. There has to be considering that over 1 million new teenagers will start smoking annually. The most common is peer pressure. For any of you who have never heard these words before, I will define peer pressure. Peer pressure is when your peers influence you ... would be the easiest way but defiantly not the best way. Smokers would begin to run rampant. All these statistics would sky rocket. Prices would drop as more smokers started and lower prices would attract new smokers. All this smoke would just mean more pollution and death. Some people figure the “mystique” gone, after everyone does it, it will lose its power. Unfortunately, it is addictive, so as new generations try cigarettes the older generations continue to smoke. Outlawing cigarettes is also an option. Once again, this may not be the best way. Smoking would just go underground much like liquor during the ...
- 8394: Trespasser: Computer Game Review
- ... of the most extraordinary games I have seen is Trespasser. From it’s stunning graphics to its haunting sounds Trespasser is the game to have. Trespassers story line comes from the aftermath of The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The story places you in the role of Anne, a castaway who must find a means of survival after landing upon "Site B" - the setting of The Lost World. Those who have seen Trespasser in action already know the story isn't the focus; it's the technology and gameplay. Along with Trespassers scenic background of lush jungle, lurks danger such as Raptor, T-Rex, and stegosaurus. Trespassers excellent graphics gives you the feeling you can see a great distance. Compared with Dooms graphics this is a great improvement. Graphically, the visual aspects of the Trespasser world are quite awe-inspiring up close, with lush forests, realistic looking water, and hills and slopes that really give the game a great feeling of being in a lost jungle world. Other technological enhancements ...
- 8395: Culturalpluralism
- ... centered around the necessity of business communication. Motivation for immigration was economics. The husband pursued an invitation from a shoe manufacturer to construct custom boots. The family of four moved on to Oxnard California, a new city within a new country, amidst an unfamiliar wave of customs.. American customs were not all new to the husband. He was accustomed to crossing the U.S./Mexican Border weekly to conduct business, where he dabbled in the American culture. However, no amount of amateur dabbling could have prepared him ...
- 8396: Lindo Jong
- ... her home. This natural disaster forced her family to move to a nearby village, but Lindo stayed behind. She was to move in with her future in-laws, the Huangs. When she arrived at her new home, the place where she would start her new future, she could see by the outside of the house that the Huangs were much higher in society than her family was. Once she stepped inside, however, she sees that the house is uncomfortable and imposing. Lindo was not welcomed warmly as a new member of the family. Instead she was shown to the servants' quarters which gave her a good idea about her position in this household. Her sole purpose of being the bride of Tyan-yu ...
- 8397: Black Rain: Reader Response
- ... There were different names given to the bomb throughout the book and he sums up the names in one paragraph, The name of the bomb had already undergone a number of changes, from the initial “new weapon” through “new-type bomb,” “secret weapon,” “special new-type bomb,” to “special high-capacity bomb.” That day, I learned for the first time to call it an “ atomic bomb.” (Black Rain 282) The importance of the name of the bomb may seem ...
- 8398: The Politial Parties of America's History
- ... simple form of government. Hamilton later died in a duel with a gunshot wound by Burr. The Federalist party slowly began to lose power and after the Hartford Convention, then they completely died out. A new party came into power which was known as the Whigs. The Whigs were totally against Andrew Jackson. By this time, there were two major political parties. A new party raised up was called the American Party. This new party was totally against imigrants. They disliked them because they would take up jobs. Anytime they were asked their plans or were talked to, they replied simply with “I know nothing.” This party soon ...
- 8399: Elie Wiesel
- ... said “Why should I bless His name? The Eternal, Lord of the universe...What had I to thank him for?” (Wiesel 31). When they arrived at their barracks they were forced to strip and given new clothing. They also saw a barber and had their heads shaved. They were reunited with others from their old community of Signet. It made them happy for the moment but they knew that the only thing they must concern themselves with is surviving for themselves. The next day Elie and his father were moved to new barracks where they were soaked in petrol. This was known as disinfection and it was done whenever anyone entered a new barracks. After soaking in petrol they then took a hot shower and were given new clothes. At this point their pride and hope was practically non- existent. They were no longer themselves. They were ...
- 8400: Amazing Grace
- ... disgruntled” adults, but from innocent, learning children whose only misfortune was being born to this particular area. The author takes us from the seventh richest congressional district in the nation (being E 59th Street in New York City) to the poorest in the nation. A mere eighteen-minute ride by subway to the South Bronx, to a little place called Mott Haven; where the median family income for the 48000 residents is only $7,600. An area known for crack-cocaine and heroin; prostitution; poor hospital care, where one-quarter of new mothers tested in obstetric wards are HIV positive; and the police say is the deadliest precinct in the city. Kozol writes about the trials and tribulations of everyday “normal” life for the children and people ... inherent within the South Bronx. One of the only ways of determining where these problems stem from is by looking at the possible reasons as to why they exist. Drugs, violence, AIDS infections, are not new, however this community differs from others in the United States. One of the main differences is that the City has grouped all of these people together and created a “ghetto” of the lowest income ...
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