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    I choose to research the man who originated the idea of a programmable computer. His name is Charles Babbage. This may sound boring as most of you might be expecting names like Mr. Jobs or Mr. Gates. But without Sir Charles‚ you will never be reading this paper today as personal computers may never exist at all. Here are some important facts that I have compiled about the man: Charles Babbage (26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English mathematician‚ philosopher‚ and mechanical engineer

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    History of Chicago Midterm March 16‚ 2012 Why was Chicago chosen to become the center of the 19th century growth? Experts have determined that 19th-century Chicago was the fastest-growing city in U.S. history. Census data show the population went from about 5‚000 in the early 1800s to more than 2 million by 1900. (Census) The population more than doubled every decade during the 19th century. This massive rate of growth was much faster than that seen in other large U.S. cities such as Boston

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    Bill

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    How does a bill become a law? A bill is an idea for a new law‚ or an idea to change or do away with an existing law. Prior to a bill becoming a law‚ it must be approved by the United States House of Representatives‚ the United States Senate‚ and the President of the United States. Anyone can come up with an idea for a new law. However‚ only a member of Congress can introduce legislation so any one with new ideas for a new law must contact their Representatives to discuss their ideas. Once their

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    In the book Everything Everything Maddy has a sickness (SCID) where there is a group of life threatening diseases that her body can’t fight off and if she catches them and goes outside there’s a ninety nine percent chance she could end up in the hospital. Although Maddie in the book she leaves her house knowing what could happen all to see the ocean. Was it worth it? Her bravery shows otherwise. Just for her to step outside and touch something could leave her to be dead. She had to lie to her mother

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    Money Is Not Everything

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    In fact‚ poverty is currently one of the major issues in the world. People tend to choose job that has higher salary they can find in order to earn more money for them to spend on‚ because they think money is everything. Even thought money gives people the opportunity to buy what they need‚ it does not buy happiness. Job satisfactions are becoming more crucial to achieve happiness in people’s life. Happiness through jobs can be achieved if people choose the job according to their personality and

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    Everything is illuminated

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    Everything is Illuminated-Jonathan Safran Foer Introduction – The consequences of the grandparents’ silence Many people have to bear heavy psychological burdens from the second world war without talking to anybody about their experiences. Because of the terrible war-experiences many of these people have a stubborn point of view‚ a total indifference towards new subjects and an incomprehensible behavior (cf. Bode 18). Moreover many “war-grandchildren” indicate huge problems with their parents

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    Discrimination is Alive and Well-Unfortunately “This monument stands in memory of the Trachimbroders….killed at the hands of German fascism in World War II. This is all that is Left. They destroyed everything.” This quote came from the film‚ Everything is Illuminated (2005)‚ directed by Leiv Scheiber which contains various types of discrimination during World War II. Discrimination took place in Alex’s home‚ when getting directions from the country workers‚ and at the Trachimbrod. At The beginning

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    Islamic and Conventional Short Term in Malaysia Treasury Bills • MITB are short-term securities issued by the Government of Malaysia based on Islamic principles. • MITB are structured based on Bai’ Al Inah principle whereby BNM‚ on behalf of the Government of Malaysia‚ to sell an asset to the successful participants on cash basis and subsequently will buy back the same asset at par based on credit term. • Denominated in multiples of RM100‚000-00. Issuer • The Government of Malaysia. Syariah

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    Everything Is Possible

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    Content 1. Content page.1 2. Answer for question 1 page.2 3. Answer for question 2 page.3 4. Answer for question 3 page.4 5. References page.5 Answer for question 1 Everything is possible when we put effort on it. By having a good partner‚ we can reach our goal more easily. Maybe we will meet some problem when starting our business but if we don’t give up and try our best to get pass the problem we facing‚ we will be able to get

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    Attitude Is Everything

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    1 18 4 W O R K 23 15 18 11 = = = = 82 96 98 100 A T T I T U D E 1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5 THE CAN DO ATTITUDE You CAN DO everything‚ but not all at once. You CAN DO everything‚ if it’s important enough for you to do. You CAN DO everything‚ but you may not be the best at everything. You CAN DO everything‚ but there will be limitations. You CAN DO everything‚ but you’ll need help. BEST QUOTES ON POSITIVE ATTITUDE A positive thought is the seed of a positive result. If you don’t like

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