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- 1411: Charles W. Chesnutt
- ... South originally in 1856, returned after the Civil War. Chesnutt who had little formal education taught himself and also received tutoring from family members. Chesnutt is known as one of the great American novelist and short-story writers of the late 19th century. Chesnutt lived most of his childhood in Fayetteville, NC where he worked part time in a family grocery store and attended a school founded by the Freedmen's Bureau. By 14 he had published his first short story in a Fayetteville newspaper. I think I must write a book It has been my cherished dream and I feel an influence that I cannot resist calling me to the task. (1) At 15 ... be accepted on equal terms with whites. In order to support his family, Chesnutt was forced to reopen his court reporting business which he closed in 1899. Chesnutt shifted his literary concentration towards essays and short articles regarding racial issues. He also experimented in writing entertaining, non-controversial novels about the high society of the North. The result was "Baxter's Procrustes," his last novel to be published in the ...
- 1412: Turner Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome There are many possible reasons why a child may grow slowly, including: hereditary factors (short parents), diseases affecting the kidneys; heart, lungs or intestines; hormone imbalances; severe stress or emotional deprivation; infections in the womb before birth; bone diseases; and genetic or chromosomal abnormalities. The Turner Syndrome (known as Ullrich-Turner Syndrome in Germany) is a congenital disease. A German doctor named Ullrich published his article in 1930. American doctor Henry Turner recognized a pattern of short stature and incomplete sexual maturation in otherwise normal females. He published a comprehensive medical description of the syndrome. It was not until 1959, that it became clear the syndrome was due to lack of sex ... lack of sexual development at puberty is the second most common characteristic. Having abnormal chromosomes does not mean that girls with Turner syndrome are not really female; they are women with a condition that causes short stature and poorly developed ovaries. Affected females may also exhibit the following symptoms: infertility, kidney abnormalities, thyroid disease, heart disease, abnormalities of the eyes and bones, webbed neck, low hairline, drooping of eyelids, abnormal ...
- 1413: Deciduous Forests
- ... forest that is leafless during the winter. Eury species make up this type of forest, meaning that the species can tolerate a wide range of conditions. In the extreme northern latitudes, the growing season is short causing the trees to be leafless the majority of the year. The deciduous forest is subjected to distinct weather cycles and temperature shifts. In this area of the northeast we experience four distinct seasons, and ... a-biotic factors, meaning they are outside and uncontrollable by the species itself. Insect infestations such as Gypsy moths and disease such as the Chestnut blight are also a-biotic factors that in a relatively short period of time can severely thin out or destroy a specific species of tree. It might just add enough stress to one species, where a competing species will then out-compete it and then dominate. The cycle of dropping the leaves when the days grow short is vital for the replenishment of nutrients in the soil. This litter layer decomposes and returns organic material to the trees through leeching and decomposition into the upper soil layers where they can be ...
- 1414: Five Universe Creation Myths
- Five Universe Creation Myths After reading five myths about the creation of the universe, I can identify several similarities and differences that appear in the stories. The most obvious similarity in the stories is the presence of a god (or goddess) t hat brought the universe to its present state. He or she brought light from darkness, produced sea and land to make the Earth, and populated it ... living in different regions. The Winnebago Indians of Wisconsin mention creation of forests, streams, and lakes, while The Pelasgian Myth mentions Mount Olympus and the Teutonic myth mentions the Northern Sea. From the way the stories are written, one can guess at the way that the cultures think and live. The Wisconsin Indians seem to think simply, talking about tangible things. The Pelasgian myth talks about people and their feelings. ...
- 1415: The Hippopotamus: Endangered Species Report
- ... overheating and dehydration. Hippos were once thought to sweat blood. Actually, hippos secrete a pinkish colored oil that helps them keep their skin moist in the hot African climate. Hippos are herbivores. They prefer the short grass of African plains to any other possible food. They normally eat up to eighty-eight pounds of this grass nightly, which they mow away a large patch at a time with their twenty-inch ... it and then larger animals feed on those organisms. On land, hippos' large bodies make trails through the vegetation that other animals may use for easy access to water holes. Because hippos' favorite food is short grass, they keep these grasses well-trimmed which may help to prevent grass fires. Hippos are an important part of the African ecosystem. If the hippos become extinct, and the likelihood grows more and more ... acres of previously-livable land under the hot African sun. These people have no way to put out fires like we do here in the U.S.. The fires in California were barely maintainable. In short, if the hippos die, everything dependent on the hippo and it's way-of-life also suffers. Bibliography Brust, Beth W. Zoobooks: Hippos. San Diego: Wildlife Education, Ltd., 1989. Estes, Richard. The Safari Companion. ...
- 1416: American Attack On Omaha And Utah Beaches During D Day
- ... Omaha, however not to the same extent. Many American bombers missed their targets up to as much as five miles inland due to the thick cloud cover. Rockets which were fired from offshore destroyers landed short killing thousands of fish, but not any Germans. Artillery from US battleships slammed the tops of the bluffs of Omaha, and sailed into the adjacent towns, but not did not successfully accomplish their goals of ... shot in the heel and the belly. On one boat, when the ramp was dropped, every single man of the thirty-man assault team was killed before they could get out of the boat. A short way down the beach, F and G Companies were experiencing problems of their own. Sgt. Harry Bare describes the experience as they disembarked, "I tried to get my men off the boat and make it ... morning of June 6, 1944, it appeared that Rommel had created the ultimate coastal fortification. His strategic placements of machine-guns, mortars, and artillery pieces took a tremendous toll on the American invaders. For a short time, it appeared that the Americans were not going to make it off the beach that day. If not for the courage of a few individuals leading the way, all could have been lost. ...
- 1417: Nelson Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom
- ... who had influence in the country and the help they truly needed. While, in China, their movement involved their peasants and they had help, which truly helped their struggle. Mao stated that In a very short time, several hundred million peasants will rise like a mighty storm They will sweep all the imperialists, warlords, corrupt officials, local tyrants and evil gentry into their graves (Mao, 24) Here Mao stated that the ... feeling cloud his writing. You can see his feelings in his book and that is what makes it so good, but I believe he does not hide anything from us on both sides of the stories. In conclusion, Mandela s autobiography is a brilliant book written by an incredible individual. I wish I could of read the whole book for this essay, but that was not possible. It is hard to ...
- 1418: Early National Literature
- ... harsh critic of second-rate American writing, but he dabbled in many popular sensationalistic forms. His often technically complex poetry uses commonplace romantic themes but gives them a philosophical and mystical application. Many of his short stories remain internationally famous, and he may be said to have invented the detective story. In "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," Poe perfected the tale of gothic horror.
- 1419: A Eulogy for Gatsby
- A Eulogy for Gatsby When I first came to New York, I heard all these crazy stories of a man named Gatsby. He was throwing these wild parties, he had relatives in Germany where he received a lot of his riches, and so on and so on. If only I had known how great he really was. I only knew the man, the myth, the reality for a short period of time. And in this period of time, he changed my life like no one ever has and probably ever will. Gatsby loved one thing in his life and one thing only
Daisy. To ...
- 1420: Assignment: Mythology Research Project
- ... lying. Isis, who is greedy for power, goes as far as poisoning the Creator, in order to obtain his secret and sacred name, which is the symbol and holder of the Creator's powers. A short legendary history of some customs (such as those of the New Year's celebration) is given. By reading these stories, one can see some of the similarities present between the myths of Christianity (mainly Roman and Greek) and those of Africa, such as the story of the creation, the deceiving of the God, his anger ...
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