1 Abraham Lincoln He saved the Union‚ freed the slaves‚ and presided over America’s second founding. 2 George Washington He made the United States possible—not only by defeating a king‚ but by declining to become one himself. 3 Thomas Jefferson The author of the five most important words in American history: “All men are created equal.” 4 Franklin Delano Roosevelt He said‚ “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself‚” and then he proved it. 5 Alexander Hamilton Soldier
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MY FAVOURITE COUNTRY Taiwan‚ officially the Republic of China‚ is a state in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China now governs the island of Taiwan‚ which makes up over 99% of its territory‚ as well as Penghu‚ Kinmen‚ Matsu‚ and other minor islands. Neighboring states include the People’s Republic of China to the west‚ Japan to the east and northeast‚ and the Philippines to the south. Taipei is the political capital as well as economic and cultural center in Taiwan. New Taipei the most
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Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was one of the most famous child actors in history. She was born April 23‚ 1928 as Shirley Jane Temple. Shirley and her parents along with her siblings live in Santa Monica‚ California. Her father‚ George Francis Temple was a business man and a banker in Southern California. Shirley’s mother‚ Gertrude Amelia Krieger was a homemaker. She loved dancing and her love for dancing helped mold Shirley’s career. Her parents were engaged in 1914 and had three
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potential for risks‚ side effects and complications to occur. While many of the potential side effects and complications that can arise with medications are minor or uncommon‚ there are others that can be very serious and have potential for mortality. Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS)‚ are both a form of a very serious and rare skin disorder‚ that could result in death‚ due to adverse drug reactions. This disease affects the skin and mucous membranes
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Archimedes famous mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse was an outstanding Greek mathematician‚ inventor‚ physicist‚ engineer and also an astronomer. Although not much is known about his life‚ he is considered as one of the most eminent scientists in classical antiquity. He established strong foundations in the field of physics‚ particularly in statics‚ hydrostatics and explained the principle of the lever. In his lifetime‚ he made many incredible inventions such as designing innovative machines
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gross income relating to discharge of indebtedness‚ Stevens v. Commissioner 2008 is a primary example as the court case was held in the United States Tax Court. Gerard Stevens was held responsible for determining a $21‚323 deficiency in his Federal Income Tax for 2003 and the argument was whether Stevens failed to include in income his discharge of indebtedness or if he was liable for the accuracy-related penalty under section 6662(a). In 2002‚ Stevens purchased real property in Illinois which is a recourse
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Steven Herrick’s work of “By the river” displays a bildungsroman novel in which harry goes on a journey through life‚ facing love and loss. Steven Herrick’s verse novel “By the River” is very successful in conveying the significant ideas about human nature. He uses key themes such as grief‚ environmental influence and coming of age to explore these ideas. To convey the themes Herrick uses multiple techniques such as imagery‚ repetition‚ personification and positive and negative influence throughout
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Famous Sociologists 1. Emile Durkheim Emile Durkheim is knows as the "father of sociology" and is a founding figure in the field of sociology. He is credited with making sociology a science. One of his most famous pieces of work includes Suicide: A Study In Sociology. 2. Robert K. Merton Robert K. Merton is considered one of America’s most influential social scientists. He is famous for his theories of deviance as well as for developing the concepts of "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model
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FAMOUS WRITERS WORKS Caedmon and Cynewulf. Beowulf Geoffrey Chaucer’s(1343-1400) The Canterbury Tales‚ Troilus and Criseyde and Book of the Duchess‚ The House of Fame‚ The Parliament of Fowles‚ The Legend of Good Women. Prose Treatises Treatise on the astrolabe. Short Poems The Complaint of Chaucer to His Purse ‚Truth‚ Gentilesse‚ Merciles Beaute‚ Lak of Stedfastnesse‚ Against Women Unconstant Thomas Malory’s (1405-1471) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) Utopia‚ The History
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After spending 18 years in prison for rape‚ Steven Avery was finally released on September 11th of 2003. Through these 18 years‚ did it transform Steven Avery into a cold blooded killer? After spending time in prison‚ Steven has built up many years of anger and pain for something he was wrongfully convicted of. It all started on July 29‚ 1985 when Steven was arrested for the rape of Penny Beernsten in which he did not do. He did not receive a fair trial in court and was sent away for a portion of
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