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- 9281: Female Protagonists
- ... condition. The reaction to her husbands presumed death is a sign that she is unhappy. After hearing the tragic news she goes up stairs to her room and looks out an open window and notices "new spring life", "the delicious breath of rain", and "countless sparrows twittering in the eaves." As she looks out the window among the storm clouds, she stares at patches of blue sky. "It was not a ... family, she feels that she is rejected from societies social elite. Mr. Loisel pampers Mathilde with a maid, gives her money to buy expensive clothes, and invites her to a ball that "The whole official world" will attend. Even though her husband spoils, her she still feels like a rich woman trapped in a poor woman's body. She feels that because of the way she looks it is a "mistake ... she meets Homer Barron, "a Yankee---a big, dark, ready man, with a big voice and eyes lighter than his face." Emily and Barron begin a relationship. It seems as if she is enjoying her new found freedom, but because of the twisted social norms her father instills in her, her idea of freedom is not actually what it should be. To Emily freedom is having something to hold on ...
- 9282: Nat King Col
- ... King" Cole was about to really hit it big. 1943 was the year that the Trio made two decisions that would change the course of the band forever. First, they signed Carlos Gastel as their new manager. To the group’s great surprise, Carlos would be the man who helped make them all very rich men. Second, the Trio left Decca to join Capitol Records in late 1943, the company that ... Prince on bass) had its first hit and was beginning to make some real noise. In addition, "Straighten Up" was a place were Nat was finally able to come out as a singer, opening up new doors for him and the group. In that year, the Trio would also tour and record as part of Norman Granz’s, "Jazz At The Philharmonic". The King Cole Trio was now a force to ... into account the fact that Nat refused to play in segregated halls – his popularity was such that he was one of the few African-Americans who could do so. On February 15, 1965 the music world lost one of its greats. By the time his life was over, he was already a legend, having influenced the likes of Oscar Peterson and Ahmad Jamal. Nat had performed with some of the ...
- 9283: Catcher In The Rye
- Jerome David Salinger, born in New York City on January 1, 1919, may not have written many novels in which he is recognized for. Although, he did write one novel, which brought him fame. In many of Salinger's short stories ... his mind, that he should also be dead which makes him depressed. Another example of a fall for Holden is when he realizes he can't erase even half the "fuck you's" in the world. This doesn't sound very important, but it is symbolic because he realizes that he can not be the catcher in the rye. His dream of shielding all the innocent children from society's harsh ... holds on to their innocence they are often considered outcasts; and in the persons mind everyone who considers him this, is a phony, like how Holden saw everyone. After Holden Caulfield returns to his native New York and rents a room in a sleazy hotel, he makes a date with Sally Hayes. Before this date, Holden finds himself wandering the streets of the naked city. He is feeling depressed and ...
- 9284: Leonardo Da Vinci
- ... history known as the Renaissance, when after hundreds of superstitions and slavery; finally appear the renovations of the study of the sciences. Europe had abandoned the dark ages and the feudal system was left behind. New schools were opened and the people were lefting the countryside in favor to the cities. For these changes was why the beautiful Florence City was full of artists and merchandisers. The Renaissance penetrated Verrochio´s ... fortresses. He didn't had any opportunity to finish the mayor parts of his ideas, but he was a big precursor in his time period. The tank, for example wasn't use until the First World War, almost 450 years after Leonardo had designed his armored vehicle. When Leonardo died, he left more than 5000 pages of notes and drawings. He writed his notes in a kind of inverted letter or ... maybe he would be able to put someone in the sky. In conclusion we can say that the Renaissance was a period in which men only started to find out and re-find out the world that surrounded them. There were artists, musicians, scientifics, arquitecs, mathematicians, engineers, inventors and philosophers, but only Leonardo DA Vinci was all of them in one person. This period was the full ideology that took ...
- 9285: Economic Development in Zimbabwe
- ... where none previously existed. Zimbabwe is an appropriate model because the dynamics of underdevelopment to development in this country are readily apparent. This model can be useful in understanding underdevelopment in other so called "third-world" countries and in determining what is necessary for these countries to make the transition to industrialization. Geography Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in the southern, sub-Saharan area of the African continent bordered by South ... Zimbabwe the source of the countries name. Despite the impressive nature of the Great Zimbabwe and the other building sites, it is believed that the civilization that created them did not survive to see the new millennium . Some 900 years after the construction of the Great Zimbabwe many other sights were built as Zimbabwe became the object of British colonialism in 1888. It was in this year that John Cecil Rhodes ... participates in non-aligned trade for non-strategic products such as textiles. This greatly reduces the countries chance of becoming dependent on a trade partner. Conclusion In many ways Zimbabwe is a model for third-world economic development. Although not yet fully developed Zimbabwe clearly has the potential to be a full fledged developed nation. Beyond its vast resources Zimbabwe is structured in a way to promote development. This fact ...
- 9286: Causes of the The French Revolution
- ... and executed him. Bonapart was also captured and briefly imprisoned because he was a member of Robspierre's faction. Napoleon was freed just two months later.In 1795 a revolt began in Paris over a new constitution that was presented by the National Convention, the National Convention was name the of the new government that had taken power in France. Napoleon received orders from Frances military leader to defend the convention, and control the situation. Upon his arrival Napoleon realized that the crowd had turned into an ugly ... prerevolution, Czar Nicholas II, made a very big mistake by in not introducing some reforms to correct the problems. So because of his actions, the situation grew worse. In 1917, the Russians were fighting in World War I. A good majority of the Russian people were weary and uncontent with the way the war was going and with the Czar's rule. This uncontent along wit h economic hardships caused ...
- 9287: Miyamoto Musashi
- ... s strategy was inferior." Musashi invented the style of fighting with two swords which was called Ni Ten Ichi Ryu. The writings that Musashi left behind are sort of like his final teachings to the world of his form. IV. The Ground Book The first chapter in Musashi’s book talks about the basics of his strategy. He compares the way of the warrior with other arts like carpentry. He sets ... the final chapter. Musashi tells us that there is no beginning or end. One can never become a true master. There will never be a time where a person can not improve or learn something new. IX. Conclusion In conclusion we see just how dicated and powerful Musashi was. We also come to realize how he thinks and his point of view about many things concerning training and life. Musashi is ... one of the greatest swordsmen that ever walked the face of the Earth. We were able to learn from Musashi through his book and legends. Work Cited Miyamoto, Musashi. A Book of Five Rings Woodstock, New York: 1974 http://www.samuri.com/5rings/transintro/life.html http://www.worldconx.com/musashi-do/lifeof.html
- 9288: Code of Professional Ethics by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- ... client keeping in mind that there are other CPAs who are knocking at his client's door. One of the other principles mentioned in the Code is the renunciation of promotional methods of the commercial world which increase the pressure on CPAs and will lead to conformity with the letter of the code evading its spirit. CPA shall not be involved with business activities that are incompatible with the practice of ... historical basis to attract the confidence of the public. Therefore, the rules of ethics are the foundation of public confidence. Works Cited John L. Carey and William O. Doherty. Ethical Standards of the Accounting Profession. New York: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1966 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Code of Professional Ethics. New York: AICPA, 1977
- 9289: Ufos And Aliens On Earth
- ... up evidence and alters news releases on the subject. The Roswell case is one of the best documented, and most controversial UFO cases ever. In July of 1949, at a small airforce base in Roswell, New Mexico, a small, brightly glowing object was observed to crash land at about 11:30 P.M. There were many people who had seen the crash, and they had described that it was "brighter, and ... could utilize. The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program is an operation set up by the government, which not only sends "Easy to interpret information about us humans, like the location of our home world, population of the Earth, and little useful things like that for anyone listening could hear" but also listens with some of the largest satellite dishes in the world. So far, they have discovered no evidence of an advanced civilization. Not that they are telling about anyway. SETI has taught us many things about strange types of stars, and possibly even black holes ...
- 9290: Life In Ancient Greece
- ... was like to be poor, unemployed and homeless in 1930s USA.’ For an American to go without food for more than a day to us seems unimaginable. The country that so many see as the world leader today, has not always been as strong though. Less than 70 years ago many poor, homeless and unemployed Americans were starving to death. What they went through could be compared to some of the ... however no shortage of water. When it rains it comes under the walls and through the roof drenching everything inside. News travels slowly amongst the poor, most people hear what is going on in the world by word of mouth. Or by reading a week old paper that they are using to stop their roof leaking. During the winters it is bitterly cold. Children search through junkyards for old cars, which ... on a moment’s notice. There need be no reason for being fired. Businesses have ‘No Help Wanted’ signs placed on their gates. Most disturbing of all is some are written in gilt letters. The new problem once they have money becomes crime. Many would kill for 50 cents. This doesn’t matter though because many lose all their money though to the drink virtually straight away. Now take this ...
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