In the first interpretation of Sappho’s poem‚ the translator offers a line about the “violet-wearing Muses.” Violet was traditionally a sign of dignity in Ancient Greece‚ as opposed to royalty during Roman times. Therefore‚ the interpreter is implying that Sappho was attempting to portray the Muses in a respectful way. Both interpretations begin with a warning‚ though slightly different diction choices‚ they both give the same message- to respect the Muses for the beautiful gifts they offer. Then
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DEMOGRAHICS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE 1 THE DEMOGRAHICS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE 11 The Demographics of Crystal Methamphetamine: Who Uses it‚ and Why? Student?s Name College The Demographics of Crystal Methamphetamine: Who Uses it‚ and Why? Crystal methamphetamine (meth) use evokes passionate discourses in popular culture‚ and in‚ official‚ scholarly‚ and clinical circles. A synthetic drug that has roots in the German amphetamine of the late nineteenth century; crystal meth has gained
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Liquid Crystal Display A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat panel display‚ electronic visual display‚ or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals. Liquid crystals do not emit light directly. LCDs are available to display arbitrary images (as in a general-purpose computer display) or fixed images which can be displayed or hidden‚ such as preset words‚ digits‚ and 7-segment displays as in a digital clock. They use the same basic technology‚ except that arbitrary
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David Crystal Is texting making our language worse or is it improving it? David Crystal‚ “a professor at the University of Wales and is known for his work in English language studies and linguistics” (335)‚ writes about how many people think that texting is destroying our language‚ but Crystal believes that texting can improve children’s ability to read and write‚ he also writes that texting may add a new dimension to communication in an article called “2b or Not 2b”. In the article Crystal starts
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Healing Crystals is a form of alternative medicine that has become extremely popular in our modern world. The use of crystals‚ amulets‚ and other artifacts however isn’t something new and dates back to the Egyptians. They used it decorate their jewelry‚ but also for protection and health. Another great civilization to use crystals were the Greeks. Like todays users they had different properties assigned to each stone‚ for example they had a stone that supposedly keeps you from getting drunk or hung
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American Violet is about a 24 year old single mother of four daughters living in a town called Mellody. She was arrested from her job. She went to a women’s prison. She was thrown into a jail cell with three other women. Deethought she was being charged for the hundreds of dollars in parking tickets that she owes but it was actually for drugs.. She is offered a choice to plead guilty and go home as a convicted felon or remain in prison and fight the charges. Despite of her mother and the custody
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not being able to control ones wants for drugs or drinks. This problem can be a physcological issue or a physical issue. Crystal meth is very powerful an addictive stimulant which allows the user to feel superhuman and be able to take care of any task at hand. How challenging is it to break Crystal Meth Addiction? . Statistics show‚ there were no proven treatments for Crystal meth addicts. In a survey conducted‚ 50% of participants said they were aware of meth addiction treatments but a rather
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On 1934‚ 17 year old Crystal May was in her bedroom getting ready for the night she has always waited for‚ prom. Brian May‚ her sweetheart all through her high school year and former husband was taking her to her senior prom. Crystal had a long‚ light blue dress with little diamonds all over the pretty dress‚ diamonds because that was crystal’s favorite jewel‚ she felt like a queen. Now crystal is 76 years old‚ living in an apartment in new york city her life is coming to an end very soon because
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Crystal Needles: Crystal Needles are a great introduction to crystal growing. You can have some delicate‚ really cool crystals going within three hours time! Ingredients: •a cup or small bowl •1/2 cup Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) •1/2 cup hot tap water •(optional) a drop of food coloring Directions: 1.Add the ingredients together in your bowl or cup. 2.Stir the solution until all the salt is dissolved. There may be some crystals still at the bottom‚ but that’s ok. 3.Place the cup
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Crystal Properties and Growth of Semiconductors In studying solid state electronic devices we are interested primarily in the electrical behavior of solids. However‚ we shall see in later chapters that the transport of charge through a metal or a semiconductor depends not only on the properties of the electron but also on the arrangement of atoms in the solid. In the first chapter we shall discuss some of the physical properties of semiconductors compared with other solids‚ the atomic arrangements
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