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- 25671: Things Fall Apart
- ... the clan to send their children and all others who wanted to, to attend his school. At first everyone was reluctant to explore this new option for education. Those that chose to attend Mr. Brown’s school would not only learn how to read and write, but they would also learn how to fight back against those that would come in and try to conquer them. With this insight and the kind “gifts of singlets and towels” (pg.181) from Mr. Brown, more people flooded into his school. Mr. Brown’s school not only taught them how to speak and read in another tongue, but “from the very beginning religion and education went hand in hand” (pg.182). Mr. Smith, on the other, hand was very ... meet collide to head for once and all when “Enoch had killed an ancestral spirit” (pg. 186). Once the egwugwu went to confront Mr. Smith for the killing of one of their members, Mr. Brown’s ignorance and rudeness were revealed even greater than before when he refused to leave the grounds when asked. Because of the reputation and the friendships that were built by Mr. Brown, Mr. Smith was ...
- 25672: John F. Kennedy
- ... and catching malaria. In 1946 Kennedy was voted into the US. House of Representatives. As a congressman Kennedy went for the bills that went to help the working class people. And he sided with Truman's foreign policies except for America's weak stand against communist's. later Kennedy ran for a seat in the Senate and won. During a stint with sickness Kennedy wrote a Politzer price winning book about military heroes. In 1960 Kennedy ran for president against Nixon, ...
- 25673: Norway
- ... day and night from the middle of May through the end of July and then is completely absent for two and a half months in winter ( Europa world yearbook, 178 ). Second, one must study Norway's tax system. In Norway taxes are used so that every citizen can live in comfort and security without having to worry about misfortune. Norway has an interesting health program. It is known as Compulsory Health ... the state, and the local community. The retired get a minimum pension that corresponds to about two-thirds of average pay during his/her twenty best earning years ( Discovering,46 ) Third, one must understand Norway's educational system. A young Norwegian enters school at the age of seven. He or she remains there for a minimum of nine years. Since tax money also helps Norway's educational system, school is free at all levels. This makes it easy for students to continue to colleges or to universities. Students usually continue to techinical, vocational, industrial, or to commercial schools ( Cultures of ...
- 25674: Lincoln, Nebraska
- ... and completed in 1932, has a central tower that rises 400 feet (120 meters) from a massive two-story base and is considered a showpiece of American government architecture. `The Sower', a statue symbolizing Nebraska's farms, stands atop the tower. Museums include the State Museum of History, the University of Nebraska's Christlieb Western Art Collection, and the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, designed by architect Philip Johnson. Pioneers Park includes a nature center. The Nebraska State Fair takes place in Lincoln each summer. Other cultural groups include ... the National Art Association. Lincoln got its first rail connection in 1870 and by the late 1800s had 19 different rail routes. Railroads gave Lincoln its most important industry-- railroad-car repair. Among the city's manufactures are dairy and meat products, telephone equipment, agricultural machinery, cement, bricks, and drugs. There are also printing and publishing plants, and the city is the headquarters for more than 30 insurance companies. Lincoln ...
- 25675: Lassen Peak
- ... are some of the most beautiful and dangerous things to observe in the world. Volcanoes are some of the most amazing things to watch, they make you want to be close to them but it's to dangerous.The volcano I chose was "Lassen Peak" located in California,USA.I chose this volcano because it's located in California, and California is one of my favourite places in the world. Now I'am going to tell you a little bit about Lassen Peak.This volcano is located in Northern California.The ... than again it could be a nightmare with all the earthquakes and volcanoes the state has. In conclusion I think we are lucky to live in Nova Scotia, because we have no real danger it's just foggy and cold.
- 25676: Italy
- ... estimated at 57,904,628 people, at a density of 498 people per square mile. 72% of these people living in urban areas, while 28% of the population resides in rural areas. Some of Italy's major imports include industrial raw materials, petroleum, meat, and cereal grains. The principal exports are manufactured goods and craft items, along with fruits and vegetables. Italy usually suffers a trade deficit, but the difference is ... millions of tourists are attracted each year to its ancient cities and art treasures. Modern Italy is an important industrial nation and a leading member of the european community, also known as the "EC". Italy's principal trading partners are other members of the EC, especially Germany and France. Italy's government was originally a republic, then was a monarchy, then a republic, then a monarchy. It was reverted back to a republic for a final time in 1946. According to the constitution, executive power ...
- 25677: Council Of Nicea
- ... century before Nicea. One year after calling the Council of Nicea Constantine had his own son, Crispus, put to death. Later he suffocated his wife, Fausta, in an overheated bath. Then he had his sister's son killed and his sister’s husband strangled. It was also during the reign of Constantine that the cross became a sacred symbol in Christianity, just as it had been in pagan religions. Throughout his reign Constantine treated the bishops poorly ... from the clerical office. And who so shall transgress these [enactments] will imperil his own clerical position, as a person who presumes to disobey the great Synod. Canon 20. As some kneel on the Lord's day and on the days of Pentecost, the holy Synod has decided that, for the observance of a general rule, all shall offer their prayers to God standing. Evidently it was customary to stand ...
- 25678: Colombia
- ... In 1819 Simon Bolivar defeated Spanish troops near Bogota and became the first president of the new republic of Gran Colombia. Currency The basic unit of currency is the Colombian peso (829 pesos equal U.S.$1; 1994). Natural Resources The mineral resources of the country are varied and extensive. Colombia is the major world source of emeralds. Other significant reserves include petroleum and natural gas, coal, gold, silver, iron ore, salt, platinum, and some uranium. Compulsive Age Of Education There isn't a standard age for the beginning of education for the Colombian child. All that is required is five years of education for each student. 85% of all Colombian children over age 15 can read and ...
- 25679: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
- ... shockingly intimate look at these people as they divulge their most intimate secrets and bring to fruition their sinister plans. The protagonists, The Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, consider it their life’s ambition to sadistically control and dominate those around them through sexual intrigue. These two villains are indeed locked in psychological combat to see who can actually ‘out-do’ the other in stalking, capturing and destroying ... young Cecile de Volanges has just come home from the convent and her marriage to Gercourt has been arranged. However, before he can wed the innocent child, Merteuil proposes Valmont ‘educate’ her, thus spoiling Gercourt’s fancy for untarnished convent girls. Valmont is uninterested in such an easy seduction and is far more aroused by the thought of lulling The Presidente’ de Tourvel, the very epitome of virtue, into submission. And ... appalling sign of weakness. In order to save face, Valmont returns to his ruthless ways, thus completing the destruction of Madame de Tourvel, who had ultimately fallen madly in love with Valmont. I suggest Merteuil’s bitter reaction was a result of the obvious sexual tension that exists between herself and Valmont. Although, these individuals seem not capable of such emotion, it is almost out of jealousy that she lashes ...
- 25680: Barbados
- ... industry. Their monetary unit is the Barbados dollar. The coins are made in 1, 5, 10, and 25 cents. The paper money is made in 1, 5, 10, 20, and 100 dollar bills. One U.S. dollar is equal to 2.01 Barbados dollar (1975). About 60% of the land is cropland. The agriculture industry employs 7.4% of the labor force and contributes about 8.7% to the Gross Domestic ... 200 makes it one of the highest standards of living of all the small island states of the Eastern Caribbean. Barbados is also one of the many transshipment points for narcotics bound for the U.S. and Europe. Some of the current issues in the country consist of the pollution of coastal waters from the waste disposal ships, soil erosion, and illegal solid waste disposal that threatens contamination of aquifers. Barbados is also plagued with natural disasters such as hurricanes and landslides. Their hurricane season is between the months of June and October, which is the same season as the U.S. Sources The World Factbook 1995. Central Intelligence Agency. 1995. The World in Figures. Showers, Victor. 1973. Library of Congress. Encyclopedia of the Third World. Kurian, George Thomas. 1987. Library of Congress. World Christian Encyclopedia: ...
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