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    a big ball of confusion and false happiness. Brave New World is a dystopian fiction novel that follows several noticeable characteristics of a dystopia. Such characteristics are demonstrated in other popular novels such as "The Hunger games" and "The Giver" These characteristics are an illusion that the world is a utopia‚ limited knowledge; because knowledge is power‚ constant surveillance‚ uniformed expectations‚ fear of the outside world‚ and figurehead to be worshiped. If the people ever threatened

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    in Florence during the 15th century‚ on 3rd May 1469. Regardless of his cliché image of a cynic‚ or his name being directly synonymous to devil‚ Machiavelli did establish himself as an everlasting political figure. Often referred as the father of modern political theory‚ Niccolo lived years pulling of numerous duties such as that of a historian‚ diplomat‚ philosopher and writer. Irrespective of being born into an impoverished family‚ he did receive a par excellence education‚ being strictly trained

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    Contemporary World Canada is the greatest country in the world. Canada has a population of approximately 35 million people‚ the reason our population keeps growing is because of the fact that we are so inviting of other cultures only makes Canada even greater. Also our government is democratic which gives us the freedom to have our voices heard. Lastly‚ Canada has the most remarkable changes in weather‚ we can easily tell if its summer‚ winter‚ spring or fall. The three characteristics that make Canada

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    The element that I found the most captivating in regards to Simone Weil would be her utter devotion to non-conformity. This unique and intelligent woman did not let the thoughts or words of others deny her from voicing her strong opinions. In a world historically dominated by male authoritative figures‚ she was a force to be reckoned with. In large part due to her active efforts to promote trade union politics‚ as well as‚ worker education. At the same time‚ Simone Weil was also exhibiting

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    At any given moment millions of people are enslaved all around the world illegally. Men‚ women‚ and children being held captive are forced to do horrendous acts every single day under the control of a more powerful person or group of people. Although this problem is not predominant‚ or looked at as the biggest problem in our society today‚ no one realizes the dangers it brings to the people affected by human trafficking. People being held captive every day lose hope of becoming free because they

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    CHAPTER II INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ lived 33 years in this world a lot of years ago. Upon those 33 years of span especially during His ministry‚ Hew went in so many places and did so many miracles as well. In this chapter‚ not all but some significant places where Jesus‚ our savior‚ stepped in will be recalled. The main basis is the bible and even more scriptures because it was written itself there in the Gospel of John that “now‚ there are many other things that Jesus did. If they were all

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    I am personally convinced that gold is the most valuable commodity in the world‚ but my conviction flows from gold’s physical properties as opposed to its status as a reserve currency. On the one hand‚ logic dictates that gold is an anachronism in terms of its role as a reserve currency - because the amount of gold per capita has been decreasing over the years as the world’s population has expanded faster than new gold has been mined. There is simply not enough gold - either in existence or‚ probably

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    Introduction The internet’s debut in 1988 which had revolutionized commercial transactions all around the globe had grown exponentially over the past decade. In fact‚ the world internet users and population statistics by the Miniwatts Marketing Group (2009) showed that 23.5% of the world’s population are internet users and that the growth of internet users from 2000-2008 is 336.1 %. This rapid increase in internet users paved the way for the development of electronic commerce or E-commerce. E-commerce

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    Introduction: The seven sacraments—Baptism‚ Confirmation‚ Holy Communion‚ Confession‚ Marriage‚ Holy Orders‚ and the Anointing of the Sick—are the life of the Catholic Church. Each sacrament is an outward sign of an inward grace. When we participate in them worthily‚ each provides us with graces—with the life of God in our soul. In worship‚ we give to God that which we owe Him; in the sacraments‚ He gives us the graces necessary to live a truly human life. The first three sacraments—Baptism‚ Confirmation

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    As we step back in time‚ we view life in China from 1668-1672. The stories that are shared have been drawn from historical sources and actual accounts of those who lived in T’an-ch’eng and the surrounding area. The vignettes that are captured portray the life of the common man and woman who had no political connections. Their lives were more difficult‚ because they could not purchase influence and power. These people are the farmers‚ farm workers‚ and their wives. Some of the basic life crises are

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