allies weren’t quite sure how to handle the situation. As a result‚ the Allies created the Nuremberg Trials which punished the most important captured leaders of Nazi Germany who committed crimes against humanity. Crimes against humanity are considered the highest level of criminal offense which includes murder‚ extermination‚ enslavement and other inhumane acts against a group of
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gang customs‚ it is questioned as to whether Beowulf should be considered a hero. He proves to be a great warrior and protector by killing three terrorizing beasts‚ a provider by bringing back great treasures from each of his exploits‚ and faithful by always looking out for his tribe and fighting in their honor. The true question
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A hurricane is a huge storm known as a “tropical cyclone”. These can also be identified as typhoons.The tropical storms winds must reach at least 74 mph to be considered a hurricane. Anything below this is just considered a tropical depression or a tropical storm. Hurricanes usually only occur in the Atlantic Hurricane season (June 1-November 30). Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. They use the warm moist air as fuel at the bottom of the hurricane. As the huge storm produces high wind speeds
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Hercules is considered a great hero in Greek myth. This is because he overcame a lot of obstacles in his 12 labors. These labors where tasks made to punish him for murdering his wife in children when he was in a trance bestowed upon him by Hera. Even though he is considered to be a hero‚ Hercules killed multiple people and creatures during his adventures. Most of these beings did not deserve to die. Hercules got carried away in his journey and killed anything that opposed him. Some of the creatures
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If the question of who is considered one of the first historians‚ one may answer with the name Bede. Bede was an educated monk and scholar who composed many works over his time. His most famous piece‚ “A History of the English Church and People”‚ Bede wrote about “the conquest of Britain by the Anglo-Saxon tribes after the departure of the Roman” (Editor 83). This kind of piece requires historic documents‚ which was something that wasn’t as accessible back in Bede’s time like it is today. The lack
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Monday through Friday they would come up with a long procedure consisting of legitimate reasons to be dismissed from class almost everyday without getting in trouble. From there they would go around town causing trouble. The Saints in school were considered to be very successful. Most had B’s or a straight A average from cheating. Since teachers favored them they got special treatment on assignments because they thought they could do better. They all believed that they would "make something of themselves"
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War forces people to think and act in ways that are often thought to be inhumane. Long lasting effects emotionally and physically are a sad reality for veterans and their family. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the disabilities many veterans suffer from. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs‚ PTSD may breakdown families and close relationships due to the fact they may no longer feel emotions(----). The sniper portrays situations where the I.R.A. sniper has to put
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Drug Overdose Ketline Abel January 13‚ 2011 A drug is any substance that when absorbed in the body alters the normally body function. In pharmacies drugs are a chemical substance in the treatment‚ cure‚ prevention or diagnosis of disease or otherwise physical or mental well being. All drugs have the potential to be misused whether prescribed by a doctor‚ bought over the counter or bought illegally off the streets.
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Research critique on Pre-hospital treatment of Opioid overdose in Copenhagen [Author] [Institution] Research critique on Pre-hospital treatment of Opioid overdose in Copenhagen The obsession of opioid overdose has become extensive these days throughout the world (Clarke et al‚ 2005‚ p. 616) . The use of narcotics has led human lives towards dreadful circumstances and it has been unveiled that the increase in death rates of opioid users is due to the immense ingestion of narcotics
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol Is marijuana safer than alcohol‚ many people will say that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug that has destroyed many lives of teens and adults. It can lead to lung disease‚ heart disease and more importantly can influence the use of harder drugs such as cocaine‚ heroin and PCP. Alcohol on the other hand may not cause lung cancer‚ it’s simply a social indulgent. In my opinion‚ I believe that both marijuana and alcohol are equals. Use of both carry health risks
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