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- 26091: Gailileo
- Born: Feb 15 1564 in Pisa (now Italy) Died: Jan 8 1642 in Areetri Gaileo Galilei's father, Vincenzo Galilei (1520-1591), who described himself as a nobleman of Florence, was a professional musician. He carried out experiments on strings to support his musical theories. Galileo studied medicine at the university of ... in their medical practice. However, Galileo apparently discussed more unconventional forms of astronomy and natural philosophy in a public lecture he gave in connection with the appearance of a New Star (now known as "Kepler's supernova") in 1604. In a personal letter written to Kepler (1571 - 1630) in 1598, Galileo had stated that he was a Copernican (believer in the Theories of Copernicus). No public sign of this belief was ... of heresy, and eventually condemned to house arrest, for life, at his villa at Arcetri. He was also forbidden to publish books. By the standards of the time he had got off rather lightly. Galileo's sight was failing, but he had devoted pupils, and he found it possible to write up his studies on motion and the strength of his evidence. The book Discourses on two new sciences, was ...
- 26092: How to Find A Writing Topic Problem-Solution Essays
- ... Essays Have you ever received a problem-solution essay where you cannot think of anything to write? Although many of the forty million students in America go through this at one time or another, don't despair! There are several systematic ways to find a writing topic. Some topics take no research at all. Let's look at a few of them. First, the local newspaper may contain some interesting articles. The newspaper can be used as a utility to the writing process. Problems will present themselves in many newspaper articles ...
- 26093: Summary of Willie Morris' "Good Old Boy"
- ... was written by the Mississippi author Willie Morris. The book, Good Old Boy, was written in 1971 and takes place in the small Mississippi town of Yazoo City. The book contains experiences of the author's childhood in this small town. The story began by telling many of the legends of Yazoo City. One of these legends involved a woman who lived by the Yazoo river. She supposedly lured fishermen to ... had many exciting adventures together in that small town. They ranged from school day pranks to having saved the town from a band of thieves. They usually spent a lot of their time in Bubba's Model A Ford. Bubba was about eleven or twelve and had a car. They mainly stuck with the guys, but Rivers Applewhite, a girl friend, went with them on many of their adventures. They took ... I think that the author may have exaggerated slightly on this story. Overall I found this to be a very interesting book and would recommend it to most of my friends. I found the author's depiction of life in a small Mississippi town to be pretty accurate. My childhood may not have been quite as exciting as his, but I have had a few adventures myself.
- 26094: The Lure of Professional Leagues
- ... it without thinking about the consequences. The majority of adults would jump at that chance. College athletes constantly see the professional stars doing endorsements on television and being driven around in limousines. College athletes aren't allowed to do endorsements or promote anything, although the publicity they generate makes money for the university. Many of these athletes come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and are not used to having money. Some are ... Once an athlete suffers a severe injury, the professional scouts lose total interest in them. The teams are not willing to waste a draft pick on a player who might never play. For example, Tennesse's, Peyton Manning, recently injured his knee in the Arkansas game. This was not a season ending injury, but one more step to the right or left and it could have been. Peyton saw his lifelong ...
- 26095: George Washington Carver
- ... of his race Carver was denied on attending Highland University. In 1887 Carver got excepted to Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Carver made many outstanding contributions to the agricultural world and also on America its self. Carver changed the face of Agriculture in the south with his crop rotation methods. Carver discovered through research and trail and error ways to help soil stay fertile. Through this discovery the nutrients would ... developed many synthetic products that could be used by all people and not too hard to make. Carver developed adhesives, bleach, cheese, instant coffee, syntheic rubber, and Worcestershire souce just to name a few. Carvers crop rotation method did change American agirculture forever. What Carver found out through study helped America today become the worlds top producing nation of agricultural goods. Carver also did not just change agriculture for America, but also changed the way that people looked at the African American. Carver received many awards and prizes during ...
- 26096: Three Contributions Of Chinese Immigrants
- Three Contributions Of Chinese Immigrants The Chinese started immigrating to the United States in 1849. They left China in search of a better life. Life in China in the 1800's was very hard. There wasn't enough food, money and the cities were overpopulated. They heard about the United States and believed there was an opportunity to start over again. They hoped to find jobs on the railroad or to strike ...
- 26097: Character Analysis Of Jordan B
- ... the West Egg which is for the so-called "new money." The same day, Jordan gives a remark that makes the reader infer that Jordan is too good to date Nick. She says "I haven't heard a word" (19). Jordan gave this comment to Daisy after Daisy implied that Jordan and Nick gettogether. Jordan, like many of the other inhabitants of the East Egg, thought of herself as having much ... she hoped she would never meet anyone as careless as herself. (59). Jordan Baker is also a very blunt woman. She stated her opinions rather openly. She was the first to tell Nick of Tom's mistress (15). F. Scott Fitzgerald often emphasized the recklessness of the American people and used Jordan Baker as a prime example to do so. Although Jordan Baker was characterized by many bogus traits, she did ...
- 26098: Scholars
- ... microeconomics, AP macroeconomics, and computer science. Even though I carry a heavy load of classes I have found time for extra- curricular activities. I have been involved in golf, Science Olympiad, math team, Business World, T.E.A.M.S., and I have been involved in various band functions. I also have had a part-time job at the local grocery store since the summer after my sophomore year. I usually work approximately 20 hours ...
- 26099: Iowa- An American Portrait
- ... and family life of Iowa. One of the main topics of the film was the general view of Iowa- the Farm State. Iowa has more than two- hundred- thousand farms; ninety- eight percent of Iowas total land is used for production; with ninety percent of total land being used for the production of food. Reverence for the great land and rich soil of Iowa began with the Native Americans. Many ... The various institutions and businesses of the towns were flourishing. The children of Iowa were attending school regularly and doing well. The literacy rate of Iowa soon became the highest in the nation. Farms werent the only means of earning a living in Iowa. Saw and lumber mills were abundant along the upper Mississippi River, but the lumber supply being harvested was exhausted quickly, putting the mills out of business ...
- 26100: Cellular Phone Hazards
- While the benefits to society are significant, cellular phones and other forms of wireless communication also create distractions that increase a driver's risk on the road. The rising popularity of cellular phones and the development of on-board navigation systems heighten the concern about driver distraction; and radiation produced from cellular antennas and the effect it has ... Finally, cellular phones have great benefits for society. If people learn to drive safely, with cellular phones in the car, the number of accidents caused by cell phones could be greatly reduced. Though it hasn't been proven that cell phone radiation causes health problems, some type of warning need to be required until health effects have been shown.
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