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- 3101: The Reign of Edward VI
- ... of foreigners in London were given the Austin Friars and there allowed by Cranmer to organise their congregations along Swiss lines. One way in which religious policy was arguably hardened was the way in which personal supremacy was undermined. Elton claims that in the first place, the Edwardian Acts of Uniformity went a long way towards resting the liturgy and ceremonial of the church on the authority of Parliament; the second act could speak of the first Prayer Book as a very godly order set forth by authority of Parliament' and the second as annexed to the act. Instead of merely enforcing, by penalties, personal decree of the supreme head, Parliament thus fully participated in the ultimate exercise of his power, the definition of true faith. It could be argued that the hardened religious position was not a result of ...
- 3102: America Online: Is It For Me?
- ... main concern is people finding out things that you don't want them to. They only know as much as you tell them. If they ask for your password, credit card number, or any other personal info, you don't have to tell them that information. When you first sign on AOL staff will ask for things like name, age, address, phone number, and your credit card or checking account number. These things remain confidential and are used only for billing purposes. If anyone ask for personal information you can easily report them to AOL. When someone is reported they are either warned or kicked off the Internet. You can also report people that swear or use any kind of offensive words ...
- 3103: Great Expectations vs. Oliver Twist
- ... criticism of social injustices such as injustices towards the poor.23 Also in the form of satire, Dickens attempts to "challenge the pleasurability of fortune."24 Aside from satire, Dickens uses various other devices in writing these novels. one of the most common is that of coincidence. For example, in Oliver Twist, Oliver just happened to end up, first, at the house of Mr. Brownlow, who at one time was a ... are highly influenced by what he thinks of them. In conclusion, both books seem to have much in common such as feelings shared by the main characters, themes dealing primarily in social injustices, and various writing techniques such as the use of coincidental incidences and abstractions. However, they also differ greatly from one another. For example, Pip searches for money while Oliver searches for security, and while Pip was raised in ...
- 3104: Stalin: Did his Rule Benefit Russian Society and the Russian People?
- ... Year Plans in Industry A. Progress and Benefits to Russia B. Downfalls for the People IV. Agricultural Changes A. Collectivization B. The Liquidation of the Kulaks C. Famine V. Social Changes A. Social Benefits B. Personal Advancements C. Woman in Society VI. Purges A. The Party B. The Army C. The Burial Pits VII. Conclusion A. Summary B. Final Statement In this paper I plan to prove that even though Stalin ... to make improvements in society. Soviet workers received some important social benefits, such as old-age pensions, free medical services, free education, and free day-care centers for children. There was also the possibility of personal advancement. To improve your position, you needed specialized skills or technical education. Massive numbers of trained experts were needed for the rapid industrialization going on. High salaries and many special privileges were offered to the ...
- 3105: Transcendentalism Leaves Of Gr
- ... What he did was take the theologian ideas of perfection and divinity and juxtaposed them onto mankind and the world around him. This theology of transcendentalism was the cornerstone theme throughout all of Whitman s writing. Throughout Whitman s poetry, there exists several major themes. First, the idea of the Holy Trinity of father-son-holy spirit is taken from a heavenly, theological realm and brought into the present. Second, there ... was his responsibility to take hold of this new space and make it his own. The idea of the "wide flat space" was one which Whitman used to show one final last theme in his writing. Though I have defined the "new trinity", it must be noted that even the arguments for God and man and nature as perfection, these things do not exist exclusively. There is a central, overriding theme ...
- 3106: Heart Of Darkness 5
- ... into a world unknown and maintains a level of excitement and inquiry throughout. Thus any reader curious about the early colonization of Africa will be enthralled and thoroughly educated. Conrad gives readers a story of personal experience, in addition to a historical account of the events taking place in 18nth century Africa. At times he goes into severe detail, in situations in which he is taken aback. This includes the travels ... and foreshadowing, to demonstrate the wilds of Africa. Using a first person perspective gave him the ability to only explain the situation but give his own observances and opinions throughout his journey. It added a personal touch to an otherwise somewhat historical version of Africa's colonization. Joseph Conrad traveled up and down the eastern Atlantic Ocean, along the coast of Africa for over thirty years of his life as an ...
- 3107: Virtual Banking
- ... Money. By charging $5 to $20 a month for such services, banks are sure to cash in on the high-tech superhighway. For customers, the job is made easy. All that is required is a personal computer, software and a modem. On-screen instructions, laden with colorful graphics and pictures, explain how to select and work on various tasks. The system automatically calculates and updates account balances and keeps records of ... Access branch houses both traditional and advanced-function automated teller machines that use imaging technology to display deposited checks for verification and to cash a check to the nearest dollar. Also on site is the Personal Touch screen, interactive video kiosks where customers can conduct a variety of transactions. At the touch screen, customers are able to talk face to image with a customer service representative. Banks find themselves facing a ...
- 3108: Unemployment
- ... which most people can earn a living only by working for others, being unable to find a job is a serious problem. Because of its human costs in deprivation and a feeling of rejection and personal failure, the extent of unemployment is widely used as a measure of workers' welfare. The proportion of workers unemployed also shows how well a nation's human resources are used and serves as an index ... structural unemployment. Structural unemployment arises from an imbalance between the kinds of workers wanted by employers and the kinds of workers looking for jobs. The imbalances may be caused by inadequacy in skills, location, or personal characteristics. Technological developments, necessitate new skills in many industries, leaving those workers who have outdated skills without a job. A plant in a declining industry may close down or move to another area, throwing out ...
- 3109: The Red Badge Of Courage 2
- ... is turned. The fact that the Union won the war is a symbol that Henry grows up to be sure of himself. As a whole, I hated the book. I thought that the style of writing was out of date, and that the use of slurs got in the way that they were trying to make. I do respect, however, the manor in which Crane describes emotions. I can relate to ... of the characters. The plot, though simple, gives us a chance to explore Henry's thoughts. That is good usage of the plot. The reading of this book should be seen as an exercise in writing, rather than for the book itself.
- 3110: Martin Luther 2
- ... central figure of religious rebellion in Germany, Martin Luther brought his ideas about Christianity. According to Luther, mankind is justified by faith alone, and not by works. On the concept of this belief in a personal faith, Luther felt that many rituals and authority of the pope should be challenged. Luther paid the ultimate penalty the Roman Catholic Church could offer. He was excommunicated. Luther then went before the Diet of ... s forgiveness may possibly save a Christian soldier just as any other Christian may be so blessed. One of the most important differences between the Roman Church and Luther's conception of Christianity is the personal relationship between God and the Christian. In Catholicism, the Church is a messenger between God and the individual. However, Luther feels there is no need for any messenger between Christians and their relationship with God ...
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