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    The Code Talkers

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    Choctaw‚ in the place of codes (Paul 7). The use of ancient languages in modern times had also been attempted by various governments‚ but the risk of any national understanding the language chosen would compromise the entire code. During World War II‚ the Allied forces cracked the Enigma‚ the main encoding system for Nazi Germany and also the codes Red and Purple used by Imperial Japan. The need for an unbreakable code was absolutely necessary for frontline action. However‚ this code had to be quick‚ effective

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    each other. Achilles was one of the biggest aspects in the war and one of the best warriors on the battlefield. Whether or not Achilles was a hero is questionable. Achilles was born to Pelus the king of Myrmidons and Thetis a sea nymph. Thetis‚ his mother‚ wanting Achilles to be immortal‚ dipped Achilles into the river styx and held him by his heel. Forgetting to dip the rest of his body into the river styx‚ Achilles was left with a heel that would be his downfalling. When Achilles was a young

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    instead he is famous for doping. Doping changed everyone’s perspective on him. Achilles has a similar personality: Agressive‚ doing anything he can to avenge Patrouclus. Both Lance Armstrong and Achilles have similar personality but they show it in different ways. Both Lance Armstrong and Achilles demonstrate an aggressive personality when they are competing. Lance Armstrong shows aggression when he races and Achilles when he fights. To show this‚ Lance Armstrong “excelled in football‚ swimming

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    Why Honor Is Important

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    Honor is a very important thing to have in order to be successful in all aspects of life. The great German-American writer H.L. Mencken once said‚ “Honor is simply the morality of superior men” (Brainyquote). Honor is something that every person should strive to have‚ as very few people have it. Honor has been around for a very long time. If one has honor‚ he is very valuable because he can be trusted with everything he does. Honor is the quality that allows one to be respected by their peers

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    Even though Achilles is being wronged by agamlmnon‚ Achilles should do better if she could try to control his anger and respect his king. Achilles stubbornness in thinking that things should be fair and equals what often spurs his anger. Achilles often sees the lies and injusticensess in his society which causes him to defy social norms. Despite his god-like exterior‚ on the inside‚ Achilles battles mortal weaknesses hat are dangerous to his relationships and his troops. Thinking through literature

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    Honors English Essay

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    you in that? Why are you in Honors English? Having been asked this question a lot‚ I have had a lot of time to contemplate my answer and to put forth my answer. I am in Honors English to become a better person. I want to grow as an English scholar and to reach my full potential because I know that I can always achieve more education and to start achieving the necessary expertise I need‚ I have to take one step at a time and a great starting place is in high level honors classes. Who pressured me or

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    Honor History Essay

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    Why I taking Honors History My first year in high school‚ I decided to take advance classes. I choose history along with other core subjects to take as honors. I selected World History Honors because I want more of a challenge and a more in-depth explanation of what I’m learning. I also know Honors classes look good for colleges. I would‚ as well‚ love to prove to my parents as well that I can complete an honors class. History‚ is a subject that I’ve excelled with an average grade. This school year

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    Achilles Tendon Injury 1. Anatomy: 2. Pathology: – Achilles tendonitis – Achilles tendon rupture – Achilles tendon avulsion Anatomy • Largest tendon in the body • Achilles tendon forms from the union of gastrocnemius (medial and lateral) and soleus tendons • Blood supply: posterior tibial artery Imaging • • Figure 1. Normal MRI of the Achilles tendon demonstrates this to be a well defined hypointense (dark) structure (arrow) inserting onto the calcaneus‚ thereafter becoming

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    The Unwritten Code

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    The Unwritten Code The Police “Code of Silence” is an unspoken rule among many police agencies in the country. It is a code of “honor” in the police brotherhood where giving information about another police officers wrongdoings is considered an act of betrayal. Other terms for the code include: “The Thin Blue Line‚” and “The Wall of Silence.” Police academies across the nation are close-knit communities of law enforcement. From the first day on the job to the last‚ every officer is supposed to count

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    Honor Killing in India

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    Honor Killing in India Honor killing can be defined as the death sentenced by family or society members to a man or woman for marrying against parent’s wish‚ having extra-marital or pre-marital affair‚ marrying outside one’s caste or within same gotra etc.‚ in order to protect the social status and honor of the family. The dishonor perceived in this kind of killings may be a result of behaviors as trivial as dressing in a manner unacceptable to the family or community‚ or having a non-sexual

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