Earthquakes: Why do some places suffer more than others? Whilst earthquakes are perhaps the most frequently occurring natural hazard‚ their impact on people‚ property and communities varies enormously from one place to another. It is possible to identify a number of factors that cause some places to suffer more than others. Whilst some are large scale and are to do with tectonic location‚ others are decided at a much more local scale‚ and relate to building design and levels of preparedness. Perhaps
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“I would rather be a comma than a full stop”‚ Coldplay certainly understands what it means to never give up and to carry on. Magic happens when you choose to carry on and don’t give up. I have had many situations in my life that taught me that giving up is never your best option. You cannot have a rainbow without rain and in the same way you cannot be truly successful and content in life without some difficulty along the way. I have achieved many things that I am proud of‚ but no one really knows
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This essay shall explore the reasons for why schools fail and too look at how they fail. The idea of what it means to fail will too be touched on. A school by todays standards is expected to meet the demands of the National Curriculum and obtain the correct standards to meet with Ofsted is this correct? This principle will also be developed and explored upon your reading of this essay. What is failing? Is it not meeting the outward demands of Governing bodies or is it not getting satisfactory
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Would You Rather Have 14 Fingers Or 16 Toes? It’s not too rare for humans to be born with extra fingers or toes. The condition of having extra fingers or toes is known as polydactyly. It is a congenital disorder‚ which means that a baby would be born with polydactyly‚ and did not develop the disorder after he or she was born‚ and there are several reasons why people may have supernumerary fingers or toes. Polydactyly may also occur in other animals too‚ including dogs‚ chickens‚ mice and cats
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FINANCING INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN BANKS Often in business we need capital. Of course‚ this capital can be borrowed from banks or institutions other than banks. Of course‚ with borrowing on financial institutions other than banks will be charged a higher interest rate. The following definitions explain some of the institutions other than banks which cover several fields‚ namely: a. Leasing (Leasing) b. Venture Capital c. Factoring (factoring) d. Business Credit Card e. Consumer Financing
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’Id rather be a senator than a member of the house of representatives’ Both houses need each other in order to function as they are both part of the legislative branch of government however there are many arguments to suggest that senate is more prestigious that the house of representatives. American citizens see a lot more pride in their senator as they represent the entire state not just a small region within it. For example Representative Joe Baca represents a single congressional region
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Amber Green Section 1 November 10‚ 2017 Youth Sports Over 5 million kids and teens participate in sports in any school year. Many people claim that sports do more harm than good‚ but sports have many positives. Youth sports are helpful. Being that sports are proven to have positive outcomes on kids and teens‚ help them stay active and away from obesity‚ and they are a big part of teen’s lives today. Many people see sports are harmful and glamorized - taking attention away from the arts and academics
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Role of the US in WWI (Wilson’s 14 Points) Liberal and attractive Woodrow Wilson’s program was designed based on the achievement of US leadership in the postwar world. The President was able to synthesize innovative ideas and proclaim their goal of foreign policy efforts of the country‚ giving his initiative a character of "divine revelation". By the end of the First World War USA became a major world power‚ and then President Wilson tried to use the new opportunities for fundamental changes in the
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Good evening‚ I am here to convince you that dogs are better pets than cats. My three main points are: 1. Research has shown when it comes to intelligence‚ dogs out rank cats. 2. A dog will never try to talk you out of taking a walk. 3. Dogs are not only great companions but in some circumstances‚ can save your life. My first major point is that research has shown when it comes to intelligence‚ dogs out rank cats. Although you wouldn’t want your dog to balance your checkbook‚ research
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the major advantage of living in a house is the issue of privacy. Typically‚ there is more opportunity for peace and quiet‚ if you live in a house. This is particularly the case if it is a detached house. Other significant advantages are that houses are generally more spacious and on the whole have gardens. This is especially important if there is a family so that the children can have a safe environment to play in. If‚ however‚ you live in a tower block‚ then the children may have to play outside
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