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- 22911: Communistic Society
- Communistic Society Karl Marx, a 19th century philosopher, is credited with establishing and developing the idea of a communist society in response to modern capitalism in the early 1800s. Communism is the theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all its members. Marx described human history as the attempt to ... structure, and economic development were three important aspects of Communistic society. Communists believed that the present should dominate the past, contrary to previous modes of thinking under which the past dominated the present. A persons social standing would not be affected by his ancestors as they were prior to Marxs time. According to Marx, under Communist Government, the State, or government, was to play a more direct and involved role in society than it previously had. Government was to control all private property and ...
- 22912: Why the Penal Laws Failed
- ... to dissociate them from the soil. (---------)These laws greatly reduced the rights of those Catholics living in Ireland at the time and in a sense created even larger barriers between the Catholics and the Protestant's. The Penal Laws however, were destined to fail from the very beginning, even with the complete support of both the English and the Irish parliaments. The Penal Laws were developed slowly over a span of ... say that he was subletting the horse from a Protestant farmer. In 1697 another Penal Law was created. The law became quickly known as the Banishment Act. It required all Catholic bishops, deans, and vicar's general and regular clergy to leave Ireland by May 1 1698. The law failed since many of the Catholic leaders refused to leave Ireland. Instead many of these people would live with families as they ... well, Catholics rebelled by engaging in "underground" education where Catholics were educated by priest under extreme secrecy. This law backfired on the Protestants and brought the Catholic community of Ireland closer together. The Catholic town's people who helped the fugitives evade the law felt extremely close to the church after they helped the priest and their alliances from persecution. In 1704 the Penal Laws took another approach in suppressing ...
- 22913: Nuclear Energy
- ... the atom. Just four years later Canada entered nuclear age in cooperation with the british. Wartime, 1942: The British wanted a safe place to conduct nuclear experiments; Since their country feared invasion by the nazi's or bombing attacks, Canada provided the haven the british needed in return for a opportunity to work in the project. The leader of the team that crossed the atlantic to Canada was Hans von Halban ... case of Ontario Hydro, they have chosen to expand on the method which appears to be best: nuclear power. (Note: All of the following data on nuclear generating stations is based on information on Canada's CANDU plants.) There are four main competitors in the energy race, but only two of them are 'technically viable' Those right now are Nuclear and fossil fuels. Of the other two, Solar energy is in ... respect. 1 tonne of coal used in coal burning plant produces 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide (which harms the environment in more ways than one), 45 kilograms of acid rain (coming from the plant's SO2 and NOx emissions) and 90 kilograms of ash. In comparison of emissions, nuclear plants are harmful as well, but are not harmful to this degree. One harmful by-product which is virtually unique ...
- 22914: The Production, Characteristics And Use Of Aluminium And Its
- Aluminium is a strong, durable and lightweight metal. In today's energy-conscious society, these three basic properties combine to make the metal the preferred material of construction for transport applications, where weight saving to reduce fuel consumption and to increase load carrying capacity is vital ... its alloys: h A key property is low density. Aluminium is only one-third the weight of steel. h Aluminium and most of its alloys are highly resistant to most forms of corrosion. The metal's natural coating of aluminium oxide provides a highly effective barrier to the effects of air, temperature, moisture and chemical attack. h Aluminium is a superb conductor of electricity. This property allied with other intrinsic qualities ... costs low is a main objective of the design task and therefore the selection of materials. Another material that is surfacing as a substitute for aluminium alloys in engine applications are Metal Matrix Composites (MMC‘¦s). Metal Matrix composites have similar advantages to the aluminium alloys, but also enjoy the following: h Physical and mechanical properties remain stable at high operating temperatures compared to aluminium alloys h Lower coefficient of ...
- 22915: Consumer Alert
- ... discourages competition in the marketplace." Consumer Alert was founded in 1977 as a national, non-profit membership organization for people concerned about excessive growth of government regulation at the national and state levels. Consumer Alert's mission is to inform the public about the consumer benefits of competitive enterprise and to expose the flawed economic, scientific and risk data that underlie certain public policies. Now, Consumer Alert is the home to ... events, including a Washington DC forum that examines critical consumer issues. The coalition advances solutions to real consumer problems and seeks the most cost- effective manner in which to achieve desired results. As the coalition's sponsor, Consumer Alert actively publicizes public policy achievements by member organizations. Consumer Alert also sponsors conferences to foster discussion of important consumer issues. Consumer Alert is clearly on the side of the consuming people. The people, and preventing their abuse, is the number one priority for Consumer Alert as seen through their vigilant watch over legislation in out government. They are our watchdogs. Consumer Alert's National Consumer Coalition forum features leading public policy experts, journalists, authors, scientists, and public officials. With an educated board of members continually at their side, we believe that their tendencies would be towards a ...
- 22916: Symbolism In The Great Gatsby
- Symbolism In The Great Gatsby Throughout the novel Fitzgerald uses symbolism quite often. For example Daisys voice, the green light at the end of her dock, and the automobiles in the book are three famous symbols. I feel that the green light at the end of her dock was probably one ... gatherings so he can relate with the wealthy. This leads one to believe that Gatsby is indeed "green with envy." It is also probable that Fitzgerald uses the green light to symbolize money and its power in society. Money rules the lives of the people in the story. Gatsby needs money to live the life that he does. Gatsby also feels he needs the money to get back together with Daisy. The green light can both symbolize envy and money; however, the most reasonable meaning would have to be one of future hope, especially in Gatsbys case. The use of a green light at the end of a landing stage to signal a romantic reunion, is similar to the green light at the end of Daisy's dock, which becomes ...
- 22917: Frankenstein: Morality
- ... by people, honored by people and revered since the beginning of time. Yet even today not one person can say what is morally right. It is a matter of opinion. It was Dr.Victor Frankenstein's opinion that it was alright to create a "monster". Frankenstein's creation needed a companion. Knowing that his first creation was evil should the doctor make a second? With the knowledge at hand, to Dr.Frankenstein, it is not at all morally correct to bring another ... bestow I will quit the neighbourhood of man,"(pg 142) promises the morally corrupt monster to the doctor upon the completion of his partner. When the doctor, if and when he, finished his first creation's mate there is a chance that the monsters will not keep their promise and stay in Europe envoking fear into townfolk. The good doctor, trying to act morally, destroys the monster for the good ...
- 22918: Nelson Mandela
- ... as a poor student and law clerk in Johannesburg, he assumed an important role in the African National Congress (ANC), a civil rights group. He also helped form the ANC Youth League in the 1950's. He was accused of treason in 1956 but was acquitted in 1961. From 1960-1962 Mandela led the NAC's para military wing known as Umkhonto we Sizwe which translate to "Spear of the Nation." He was arrested in August of 1962, sentenced to five years in prison and while incarcerated was again convicted of ... white-dominated country of South Africa throughout the world. After complex negotiation, Mandela was finally released from prison by President F.W. deKlerk in February, 1990, after lifting the long ban on the ANC. Mandela's release from prison marked the beginning of the end of apartheid in South Africa when he once again became the head of the ANC. He began the process to from a new constitution in ...
- 22919: 1929 Stock Market Crash
- ... in September of 1929. (1929
) It was anticipated that the increases in earnings and dividends would continue. (1929
) The price to earnings ratings rose from 10 to 12 to 20 and higher for the markets favorite stocks. (1929
) Observers believed that stock market prices in the first 6 months of 1929 were high, while others saw them to be cheap. (1929
) On October 3rd, the Dow Jones Average began to ... the morning opening. (1929
) Furthermore, the exchange directed all employees to be on the floor since there were numerous margin calls and sell orders placed overnight. Extra telephone staff was also arranged at the members boxes around the floor. (1929
) The Dow Jones Average closed at 299 that day. (1929
) On Tuesday, October 29th, 1929, the crash began. (1929
) Within the first few hours, the price fell so far as ... value, such as Price to Earning ratios and Price to Dividend ratios, argue that the share prices were not too high. Another reason is that there were massive frauds and illegal activity in the 1920s stock market. However, evidence revealed that there was probably very little actual insider trading or illegal manipulation. (1929
) Margin buying is another reason why people believed that the crash happened. Though it is not ...
- 22920: Merchant Of Venice
- ... villain or antagonist in the play "The Merchant of Venice". Shylock mistreats Antonio the Christian, his daughter, Jessica and Launcelot. The first person Shylock mistreats, is Launcelot. He mistreats this servant by complaining behind Launcelot's back of his laziness. Shylock says, "The patch is kind enough, but a huge feeder, Snail-slow in profit, and he sleeps by day More than the wildcat. Drones hive not with me.. ..His borrowed ... her own house, not letting her out, and not letting her hear the Christian music around her. He orders her to: "Lock up my doors; and when you hear the drum... ..But stop my house's ears-I mean casements. Let not the sound of shallow fopp'ry enter My sober house." Jessica considers her home to be hell, and she calls Launcelot, a "merry little devil". She even states that her father is Satan. Shylock also mistreats his own daughter, by not loving her enough, even to the point where he complains about all of the money he's spending in a search to find her. "Why, there, there, there, there! A diamond gone cost me two thousand ducats in Frankford! The curse.. ..ill luck stirring but what lights o' my shoulders; no ...
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