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- 4991: George Washington
- ... appointed lieutenant colonel to an expedition to the Ohio Valley. In April, 1754, he set out from Alexandria with 160 men to reinforce a fort in southwestern Pennsylvania, only to find that the French took control of the fort and renamed it Fort-Duquesne. Washington then cautiously set up his own post within 40 miles of the French position. He attacked the French post on May 28,1754. He managed to ...
- 4992: Macbeth’S Changing Fears
- ... killing of Duncan causes a great transformation in Macbeth. Before the murder of Duncan Macbeth was very innocent and good hearted. After the murder Macbeth becomes almost evil in his quest for power and the control of his fate. This transformation is most evident in two passages spoken by Macbeth. The first passage is in Act I and the second is in Act III. In the first passage Macbeth says: This ...
- 4993: Grace Kelly
- ... child, Stephanie. Grace loved her children, but her daughters nearly broke her heart. Caroline had made what proved to be a disastrous marriage with French playboy Philippe Junot. Princess Stephanie was stubborn and hard to control. Grace, who was becoming restless within the palace walls, considered resuming her film career, but Rainier disapproved. They never got to resolve the conflict. In 1982, while Grace was driving with Stephanie, she suffered a ...
- 4994: Hammurabi
- ... the juries of our government. The Hammurabi laws do seem quite harsh with most of them ending in death. But, as it seems, to stay away from them all you have to do is have control of your crops and possessions, stay out of harm’s way, be honest and do not accuse. That seems like a reasonable request. Of the translated Hammurabi codes, many of them are actually funny to ...
- 4995: Othello as a Tragedy
- ... refuses to act upon what Iago tells him and does not trust himself. He does not know what to believe anymore, which in a way is ironic. The man, who was as valiant and under control as he, is now as helpless as his "white ewe". Iago, however, served as the cause for his flaws. Othello grasps onto what has become his new conscience, his "honest Iago." Othello became the target ...
- 4996: The Foils Of Hamlet
- ... first. He never really hurt anyone and his slaying by Hamlet’s sword makes Hamlet seem more the fool. This foil gives Hamlet the image of a violent person that doesn’t know how to control his emotions, and in this instance he almost becomes the antagonist. Hamlet also has foils that aren’t as close to him. Like the young Fortinbras, the nephew to the king of Norway. Fortinbras’ father ...
- 4997: Hannibal
- ... self-destructive desire within Hannibal to see the fall of Rome. This desire manifested itself during The Second Punic War, which was the ultimate fight for supremacy in the Ancient World. The victor would have control over the entire Mediterranean Sea and all of the trade routes bringing land, pride, wealth, and dominance over the victors enemies. Hannibal took a 1,000 mile trek from New Carthage, Spain, through the Alps ...
- 4998: Macbeth: Macbeth's Character
- ... but what is not"; and his reason is so impeded that he judges, "These solicitings cannot be evil, cannot be good." Still, he is provided with so much natural good that he is able to control the apprehensions of his inordinate imagination and decides to take no step involving crime. His autonomous decision not to commit murder, however, is not in any sense based upon moral grounds. No doubt he normally ...
- 4999: Record Holders
- ... inches, and 210 pounds, Young practically rewrote the position. There had never been someone as big as him that threw as hard as him at that position before. Yet, his most distinctive attribute was has control. He led the league with the fewest walks an amazing fourteen times. Young went on to the Hall Fame, and shortly after his death the major leagues created a memorial award to be give to ...
- 5000: Women in Weight Training
- ... spine. In The American Heart Association, NIH explains how explains how regular physical activity can also help you reduce your risk of coronary heart disease. Being active helps women take off extra pounds, helps to control blood pressure, lessens a diabetic’s need for insulin, and boosts the level of "good" HDL- cholesterol. Publication No. 93-1677 Some studies also show that being inactive increases the risk of heart attack. Unfortunately ...
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