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- 8981: Michelangeo - Renaissance Man
- ... are among the city's most notable images. His dome for St. Peter's became the symbol of authority as well as the model for domes all over the Western World; the Capital in Washington, D.C. is derived from it. Michelangelo was the last great man of Italy's golden age of art. He worked with many of the leaders of his time, the popes and the rulers of the ...
- 8982: Bull Fighting
- ... trophies into the stands. In return, the people throw hundreds of flowers, which are collected by the mantador's assistants. To me, bull fighting sounds like very interesting and exiting entertainment. I hope that some day, I have the oportunity to attend a corrida de torros.
- 8983: Boxing: Down for the Count
- ... become another Muhammad Ali, another Mike Tyson? The odds are clearly against these youngsters, no matter how tough they think they are, as much as the odds are against other youngsters who dream of one day playing in the NBA. What is particularly sad about this argument put forth by boxing supporters is that it allows for disadvantaged youth to be exposed to the risk of further handicap in, for most ...
- 8984: Basketball
- ... game and I practice a lot outside on my court and play for P.A.L in the winter. I think I am a pretty good player and dream of playing for the NBA one day. Next year I'm going to play varsity for our school instead of wrestling and try my best to help the team win. If I try really hard and practice everyday I could be an ...
- 8985: Being A Dancer
- ... Each time you perform, dance not only with your arms, your legs and your feet but also with every inch of your heart and soul." This quote motivated us to do our best and that day we won Top Overall. Personally, I have worked very hard to become the best dancer possible. In the process, I have earned the respect of my family, friends, and fellow dancers. It is my belief ...
- 8986: Artificial Turf: A Dangerous Playing Surface
- ... contact sport like football, is about every thirty seconds. Because AstroTurf has about the same texture as a toothbrush and it can sizzle at about 30 degrees higher than the air temperature on a hot day, it rips off flesh with the efficiency of sandpaper. And aside from the nagging pain and constant threat of infections, turf burn offers the added bonus of making you stick to your sheets every night ...
- 8987: Socrates
- ... known by Renault, was a beautiful creature. Not physically beautiful, but internally and fundamentally beautiful. It was he who said: When you assume the show of any virtue, you open a credit account, which one day you will have to meet or go broke (pp. 398). According to Renault, Socrates taught children free of charge. He often walked and talked with children and young men in the market. They discussed, or ...
- 8988: Pyramids
- ... ramps to form the next layer. After the top layer was finished the workers covered the pyramid with an outer coating of white casing stone, which gave the Great Pyramid a brilliant shrine during the day when the sun shone down on it. The outer coating of white casing stone were laid so perfectly that from a distance the pyramid appeared to have been made from a single white stone. The ...
- 8989: The Olympic Games
- ... m (200 yd), or the length of the stadium. A cook, Coroibus of Elis, was the first recorded winner. The first few Olympics had only local appeal and were limited to one race on one day; only men were allowed to compete or attend. A second race--twice the length of the stadium-- was added in the 14th Olympics, and a still longer race was added to the next competition, four ...
- 8990: Greek Mythology: Metamorphosis
- ... Daphne was not one of the gods of the Pantheon. One of the gods from the Pantheon loved her, his name was Apollo. Apollo liked chasing Daphne. Daphne did not like to run, so one day she cried out "please turn me into a tree". Her wish was granted. She was turned into what we know today as the laurel tree. The Greek people where laurel reefs as head ornaments even ...
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