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- 21991: Myth- Aliki, The Gods and Goddesses of Olympics
- ... plot was simple for children to follow and had only one main character , which would let the children focus on the cumulative events that happened to this character and how the story leads to it's climax. I definitely got the feeling that I was looking at a nineteenth century story by the authors illustration and colors used. Earth tones of brown, yellow , green and blue set the stage for an ... This tale , portrayed in a humorous way , showed how the rugged heroines of long ago dealt with the hardships and dangers of frontier life . I feel young children will like this book and enjoy it's funny and whimsical dialogue and illustrations , and perhaps get a comical glimpse of life on the frontier of long ago. Folktale : Aardema Verna . Why Mosquitoes Buzz in peoples Ears , Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon ... result he had a guilty conscience thereafter . In the last paragraph the author ties the entire story together by saying that because the mosquito has a guilty conscience he always goes around whining in people's ears asking " zeee ! Is everyone still angry at me ?", and that is the reason "why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears ". The illustrations were colorful, bold and gave the reader the feeling and flavor ...
- 21992: Ludwig Van Beethoven
- BEETHOVEN 1770-1827 Life of Beethoven I. Education in general and in music Beethoven came from a musical family, and his early musical training was under his father's guidance. His father taught him piano and violin. His general education was not continued beyond the elementary school. He was practically illiterate in math. II. Self assertion As a youth of 19, in 1789, Beethoven took legal steps to have himself placed at the head of his family. He petitioned for half his father's salary to support his brothers. This act of self-assertion is an indication of his character. III. Studies with Haydn A. The first contact On one of Haydn's trips to London, he met the young Beethoven. Beethoven showed Haydn a cantata and he received Haydn's commendation. The Elector of Bonn paid for Beethoven's lessons and expences in to study with ...
- 21993: Cults
- ... strongest group. When you join a sect you cannot get out of them but a cult you can leave without having any problem or commitment. Sects will not let you out because many times it's illegal and they are afraid that you will say something to the public. Cults sometimes are illegal to. Religious cults are in every town and village there is no definition of a cult that is ... small and getting bigger than becoming a church. Contemporary Cults Cults go back as far as we know of life, cults began to get bigger and be known throughout the world in the late 1960s and early 70s as people were better educated and better understood how they were formed and how they were run and people began to join. During this time Youths and middle class people began to join cults ...
- 21994: The World Bank
- ... whose economies are in transition. The loans the bank makes helps increase economic productivity and to improve the standard of living of people in these countries. The World Bank was established in 1944 with its official name being the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. When its operations began in 1946 it had thirty-eight member counties. Later in the fifties and sixties many newly independent nations joined the bank, and in modern times most countries of the world are members. The bank is structured like a global cooperative, owned by its member countries. The size of a countrys stockholding is determined relative to its economic strength relative to the worldwide economy. The United States is the single largest stockholder, holding around seventeen percent, this along with the other six industrial large nations ( together they form the G-7 ) ...
- 21995: The Growth of Gross Domestic Product
- ... 6.1% in 1994-95 to 4.9% in 1996-97 and was targeted down further to 4.5% for 1997-98, according to the 1997-98 budgetary estimates. But due to the Central Governments turnover and runaway Government non-plan expenditure, it is estimated to have ballooned to 6.1% of the GDP. The rate of inflation, measured by the Whole Sale Price Index, decreased from 10.4% in ... most important factors were probably the sharp decline in the growth of value (in US$) of world trade in 1996 and 1997 and the appreciation of the rupee vis-ΰ-vis the currencies of India's major trading partners and competitors. The dramatic depreciation of some East Asian currencies during 1997 has also been a contributory factor to our export sluggishness. There has been a significant structural transformation in the economy ... empowerment of the State or Provincial Governments vis-ΰ-vis the Federal Government to attract foreign direct investment into the states, within the process of economic reform. According to the provisional data from the (DGCI&S), India's exports at US$ 33.98 bln in 1997-98 and US$ 33.11 bln during 1996-97 amounted to a lower growth rate of 2.6% and 4.1%. Reflecting relatively larger ...
- 21996: Public Misunderstanding of "Officer Safety"
- ... You decide to stop the vehicle and give the driver a verbal warning in hopes that he will slow down and avoid an accident further down the road. As you walk up to the driver's side window, you are shot 10 times in the face and chest and the driver leaves you for dead. This situation actually occurred in San Diego, CA, 18 months ago. Many like it occur every ... and which myself and other trainers have used to train their mobile patrolmen in hopes of reducing their risk: Step #1: Park your patrol car approximately 1.5 car lengths behind, and with the passenger's side headlight even with the center of the violators vehicle. By doing this you allow yourself, as the patrolman, an ample distance for reaction. By parking off center you also allow a "hallway" for yourself to conduct business safely. Step #2: Turn your vehicle's high beams, spotlight, code lights and any other light on your vehicle on and facing towards the stopped vehicle. This will make it hard for the violator to see where you are and get ...
- 21997: Protagonists Journal for Jane Eyre
- ... through the centuries to inspire all its readers. Jane is a cherished woman with whom everyone can find a bit of themselves in. The captivating character of Jane Eyre was created in the mid 1800's by an awe-inspiring writer by the name of Charlotte Bronte. This enchanting woman was nothing short of amazing. She was one of the first ever female writers, and she wrote a story about a ... pitied her, but we all know there was more. She enchanted the lives of Mr. Rochester and St. John. Both men, in or near there thirties, proposed her twice. She accepted both of Mr. Rochester 's proposals. She also did something remarkable; she refused St. John's proposals of marriage. Jane Eyre was a very special woman of her time. Jane's life story is greatly admired by women around the world due to the nature of her character. She searches ...
- 21998: Economics in Colonial America
- Economics in Colonial America During the 1500's to 1800's, the strength and stature of a country depended upon its political power, which can be traced to how self-sufficient it was. Striving to be self-sufficient was what actions sought after; dependency was not ... the economic policies adversely effected the well being of the colonies. This grip caused the central economy of Spain to grow at the expense of the colonies. During the duration of this period, the 1500's through the 1700's, mercantilism had a major effect on the economies in the New World. Englands policies and acts effected English speaking colonies. These policies and acts were means of controlling the ...
- 21999: Bill Gates
- ... they saw Bill Gates and Microsoft as the Controller of their destinies. Microsoft software had become so popular that if your hardware could not run it, you were certain of defeat. Throughout the early 80's, Bill was the ruler of the computer industry. AHis decisions on which machines to back and which to ignore helped to make companies and break them. Heads of firms that created computers and microprocessors regularly make pilgrimages to Microsoft=s wooded headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to sit at the feet of the master.@(Manes, 4) In 1986, Microsoft again revolutionized the computer industry and launched its first version of Windows. Microsoft called Windows an Aoperating ... 95. Like the introduction of the original Windows program ; however, the Windows 95 version was anything but smooth. Microsoft again found itself in another legal battle, but this time it was up against the U.S. Justice Department. AAlthough the department will confirm only that it is conducting an unspecified investigation in the computer industry, it appears to have launched three antitrust probes into Bill Gates empire.@ reported the June ...
- 22000: America: A Melting Pot
- ... of the melting pot is where old and new groups freely blend together on an equal basis. Obviously, by living in the United States we can see the flaws that this idea upholds. The U.S. is a country that is made up of many different races and types of people. These people either came over from another country or their relatives did. At one time these people had a certain ... theory in the United States. If people look at the idea of the melting pot in a way which does not get into much depth then it is possible that people would say the U.S. is a melting pot. Some reasons people might believe this is because the U.S. is made up of many different nationalities of people. Some ideas have come from these groups of people. These ideas may have been words or types of agriculture but these do not begin to ...
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