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- 25711: Circulation Systems Over China
- Circulation Systems Over China Introduction: The Earth's atmosphere is in continuous motion: movement which is attempting to balance the constant differences in pressure and temperature between different parts of the globe. It is this motion which carries water from the ocean to ... East and North China. Especially for the typhoon rainfall, which accounts for more than 50% of the annual total in the coastal areas of Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong Provinces, is of extreme importance to China's main agricultural regions. The typhoon season is in the period from June to November, with high concentration from July to October when the formation criterion prevail. All of the typhoon originated either from North Pacific ... them may recurve to the north-east as they approach to the coast. Conclusion: The climate of China is principally determined by the monsoonal nature of the area. Nevertheless, we should not forget that China's climate is also affected by other occasional disturbances that vary from season to season. Moreover, the monsoonal nature is gradually weaken from its point of origin ¾ the air mass source region. It is therefore ...
- 25712: Chicago: A City of the Senses
- ... entirely: commuters rushed about continuously, convinced they would never reach their destinations on time. On the elevated train, faces contorted in distress and I heard laughter and loud sighing. The flash of an Indian woman's purple sari caught Holzman 2 my eye. The different facial expressions, personalities, and wardrobes present added sparkle to the otherwise dull and uninteresting dimension of public transportation. While watching these different characters, I was drawn ... striving to catch more attention than his competitor. The musicians wore clothes to represent their respective home countries. With one glance, I saw India, Mexico and Greece represented in vibrant, alive colors. The sounds didn't complement each other at all, but they all add to the collage of sounds I loved to hear. Trumpets, saxophones, and a mean bass made my blood jump as I walked in front of a ...
- 25713: Crucifixion and Jesus
- ... weight of the entire cross was probably well over 300 lb. (136 kg), only the crossbar was carried. The crossbar, patibulum, weighing 75 to 125 lb. (34 to 57 kg), was placed on the victim's neck and balanced along both shoulders. Usually, the outstretched arms then were tied to the crossbar. The procession to the site of crucifixion was led by a complete Roman military guard, headed by a centurion. One of the soldiers carried a sign, titulus, on which the condemned man's name and crime were displayed. Later, the titulus would be attached to the top of the cross. At the site of execution, by law, the victim was given a bitter drink of wine mixed with ... block or plank, serving as a crude seat, often was attached midway down the stipes. When the nailing was completed, the titulus was attached to the cross, by nails or cords, just above the victim's head. The soldiers and the civilian crowd often taunted and jeered the condemned man, and the soldiers customarily divided up his clothes among themselves. The length of survival generally ranged from three or four ...
- 25714: Rome
- ... Italy by the Meditterranian Sea.(3:289) The city of Rome was founded, according to the legend, by Romulus in 753 BC. Remus and Romulus were two mythological sons of Mars, the god of war. "T hrough military expansion and colonizations, and by granting citizenship to conquered tribes, the city joined all of Italy south of the Po in the 100-year period before 268 BC." First, the Latin and other ... empire and class conflict (Gracchus brothers, social reformers, murdere d 133,121; slave revolts 135,73). After a series of civil wars (Marius vs. Sulla 88-82, Caeser vs. Pompey 49-45, triumvirate vs. Caesar's assassins 44-43, Antony vs. Octavian 32-30), the empire came under the rule or a defined monarch (first emperor, Agu stus, 27 BC-14 AD). Provincials (nearly all granted citizenship by Caracalla,212 AD ...
- 25715: Color Theory
- ... visual experiences, harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and it creates an inner sense of order, a balance in the visual experience. When something is not harmonious, it's either boring or chaotic. At one extreme is a visual experience that is so bland that the viewer is not engaged. The human brain will reject under-stimulating information. At the other extreme is a visual experience that is so overdone, so chaotic that the viewer can't stand to look at it. The human brain rejects what it can not organize, what it can not understand. The visual task requires that we present a logical structure. Color harmony delivers visual interest and ...
- 25716: The Wolf
- ... Their role as a predator must not be reduced, however, to that of savage killer. Wolves, like humans, need to eat to survive. In this process, wolves also provide a service: they help preserve nature's delicate balance by keeping herds of deer, elk, moose, and other large mammals in check, as well as keeping these populations strong and genetically viable by preying on the weak and sick. Both the idealized ... groups or packs. And, at one time, the chance of survival for each was also increased by following, learning from, and adapting the skills of the other to its own advantage. As long as man's daily living was earned primarily as a hunter, he knew a respect for wolves, and coexistence was relatively peaceful. Eventually, man and wolf took up together in a process of domestication that brought a different meaning to their coexistence. Even while those early ancestors of man's best friend enjoyed this new relationship, the wolves that did not come in from the cold were beginning to be cast in a different and less favorable light, for the dog was not the ...
- 25717: A Tale Of Two Cities - Charact
- ... is willing to do anything for the love of his life. While the actions of these two characters clearly delineate their differences, the underlying forces that drive each character are quite similar. From Madame Defarge’s actions, it is clear that she is the evil antagonist in the novel. Even in the manner that she is physically described, she is presented as “dark” and therefore she is seen as evil. She ... not give up. An example is Sydney Carton when Lucie marries Charles Darnay. He does not end his love for her, instead, it continues on until the day he dies. An example of Madame Defarge’s strength is when she continues to search for another way to get Charles killed after he is released from prison and she is successful due to that strength. A third similarity is that both characters are exceedingly determined and have the patience needed to reach their goals. The contrast between Sydney Carton and Madame Defarge serves to develop a reoccurring theme in the novel, man’s persistency to achieve his goal. Although Madame Defarge and Sydney Carton seem to be such opposites, their underlying forces are basically the same. With Defarge being so evil and Carton so good, it is ...
- 25718: Beowulf
- ... taken on bad connotations in modern day and are not esteemed as they once were. Fate, the idea that destiny is predetermined and nothing can be done to change that, was highly esteemed in Beowulf’s time, but is of little use today. Anglo-Saxon warriors knew that they only had two options when they entered battle; either they live to fight again, or they die honorably amounts their own. Either ... but logically, the future should be altered with each decision. Man has become too egocentric to believe someone, besides himself, can control his life. Loyalty, unlike fate, is still respected as it was in Beowulf’s time, but can get overlooked in modern society. The idea to honor those close was the most Christian element of all the Anglo-Saxon traits. It original from the Biblical ideas of honoring God, honoring ... at the right time. Infamy is much more accessible to the majority. The easiest way to get in the news is to kill a large amount of people. Good deeds go largely unnoticed today. Beowulf’s ideals have been along a long time. Though values are determined individually, some remain universal in modern society. Beowulf provides a clear picture of the things that shaped Anglo-Saxon life and how life ...
- 25719: The Circle of Fire
- ... and South America, along with Asia and Thialand. It also forms a semi-cirlce from the southern tip of South America to Australia. The Earth is about 4.5 - 5 billion Years old. Whereas man's recorded history is only about 5000 years old.(Circle of fire page 3) The Earth is made up of 3 different layers 1- The Crust, the Crust is the very top layer of the earth ... of a liquid plastic type of material called magma, This material is constantly flowing which causes the crustal plates to shift.3- The Inner Core, this is the very center of the Earth, Scientists aren't positive but they believe that it is solid lava. About 80% of the worlds Earthquakes occur in the Circle of Fire. (The Circle of Fire p. 13) They happen in a narrow belt of faults ...
- 25720: Computers In Society
- ... in Society Over the past decade, computers and modern technology have played an integral part in the way our society operates. Everywhere we turn there is indication of the advancement and innovation streaming in today’s society. The composition of the world surrounding us solely depends on the emulation of the world around us, in order to keep up with the ever-changing way we operate as a whole. The entire ... in their hands – the information highway, the latest incarnation of the information revolution, will only be used to compound the crime. In this report we have dealt with the three major factors in our society’s technological advancement: time, money, and lifestyle. Each has greatly affected us, whether it is for the positive, or the negative is a totally opinionated discussion. Only time can determine where we will be in five, ten, or a hundred years. Is our society so caught up in it’s own covetousness that we must keep advancing ourselves to such a point that we destroy each other, or are we merely competing with the demands that we create for ourselves; perfection and buoyancy. Is ...
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