The challenges to the security‚ unity‚ and prosperity in the Dutch Republic‚ otherwise known as the Netherlands‚ in the seventeenth and eighteenth century were mostly routed in the wars between England‚ France‚ and the Dutch Republic (which led to the end of the Dutch’s Golden Age and the start of their economic decline). The challenges varied from one to another; whether it was military conflicts‚ the shifting of alliances‚ the decay in oversea trade‚ or the disunity among the provinces. Despite
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February 5‚ 2012 The Most Disturbing Place I Have Ever Been To Going to jail was no fun. It started off with a police officer placing me in handcuffs. The handcuffs were so tight that my hands went numb. Then I took a long ride in the back of a police car. I had to lean to the side so that I could ease the pressure of the handcuffs on my wrists. Next I arrived at the inmate-processing center. From the moment the door closed behind me‚ I was treated like inventory. I was photographed. I was fingerprinted
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What to Say on A First Date – 3 Things That Women Like to Talk About ! Have you ever seen a guy with her girlfriend sitting in a restaurant on a first date‚ and the guy had no idea what to do; then he tried to say anything that girl might not like? Yes‚ it is SUCKS. You must remember that a first date is designed to help you get to know each other on a comfortable level. It is important to focus on keeping the conversation light‚ casual and fun. Save the heavy stuff for later. The other thing to
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Nick Carraway serves the important roles of narrator and arguably the main character of The Great Gatsby‚ as he judges the actions of other characters while still playing his own role within the plot. Also‚ as Nick analyzes the actions of others‚ he attempts to make judgements using his “cardinal virtues” of honesty and fact. He does so while keeping in mind his father’s advice of thinking before criticizing others‚ as many “haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” Throughout The Great Gatsby
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How could the ENRON scandal been avoided? The Enron scandal could have been avoided had they had an organizational culture of honesty‚ integrity and ethics 1. There should have been stronger management and better ethical oversight. Even employees should have had a sense of the expected ethical values and try to maintain a strong sense of organizational culture. 2. There should have been measures in place to oversee the activities of accounting firms (Arthur Andersen)‚ as they acted as both Enron’s
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such as love‚ companionship and loyalty. Love is highlighted by the relationship of Nancy and John and the respect they have for each other. Another major them of the novel “Red Dog” is companionship‚ demonstrated by the bond between Red Dog himself and the people of Dampier. Finally the author Louis de Bernieres emphasizes the importance of loyalty and to have each other’s back when times get tough. Love is not only a key theme in the novel “Red Dog”‚ but a key theme in life. Author Louis de Bernieres
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Question 1: Describe the basic military strategy (or strategies) of the two sides during the American Revolution. How might the British have been more successful? The American Revolution‚ which unfolded between 1775 and 1783‚ was a conflict fought between the Thirteen American Colonies and the British Empire. Both sides had distinct military strategies shaped by their resources‚ goals‚ and political objectives. The British military strategy was primarily focused on a conventional‚ top-down approach
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lifestyles. In the artificial world of the East Coast‚ Nick Carraway distinguishes himself as a model of morality. Although the glory of power and money in the East Coast overwhelms Nick‚ he still clings to the values he learned while growing up in the Midwest. Nick is situated in the West Egg to represent his closeness to Midwestern values and continues to believe in them as he gets older. Nick ’s father advises his son‚ stating‚ " ’Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone [. . .] just remember that all
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In the Beginning of the story‚there is a Boy named Nick Crandell.Nick feels like he doesn’t belong anywhere.He is adopted he doesn’t fit in with his family.Both of them are professors.They don’t know anything about baseball.My Parents can relate to his foster parents.And nick thinks that he’s a good student.And at school he feels like he will never fit in with his baseball team. I’m inspired because the kid has been thru a lot.But thing is he’s on a varsity baseball team and he is the starting
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What NOT to say on a first date Introduction When you’re on a first date you should not be pointing out any o\f their physical flaws. If there‚ are things that do you do not like about your date‚ then you just leave this as a first and only date. If you find out that your date has potential then there will be plenty of time to speak about the problems that you want with your date‚ so if you can remember please! If you can’t say anything nice‚ then keep your big mouth shut! Central idea
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