Issue 1. January 1‚ 2002 - January 14‚ 2002. How to Judge Globalism Amartya Sen [http://people.cis.ksu.edu/~ab/Miscellany/globalism.html] Globalization is often seen as global Westernization. On this point‚ there is substantial agreement among many proponents and opponents. Those who take an upbeat view of globalization see it as a marvelous contribution of Western civilization to the world. There is a nicely stylized history in which the great developments happened in Europe: First came the
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and Political Leaders Throughout history the world has seen numerous forms of governments. With each and every type of government whether they are looked at as being good or bad we have gained something even if it was just the knowledge of the way we do not want things be. Also with the different forms of governments we have met different political leaders. Just as with different governments the different political leaders have taught us something as well and even some of the worst political leaders
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New technology is coming out day after day‚ and getting harder to keep up with‚ especially for our senior citizens. There are desktops‚ laptops‚ smart-phones and tablets. Each and every one of these devices can keep someone connected to the ones they love and local news; nationwide‚ and even worldwide. Having a computer in one’s home can drastically change the way one lives. He or she may keep connected to family in another state‚ stay updated with news reports‚ continue a hobby and even shop online
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It is said that money cannot buy happiness. Many people believe for this to be true. They think money can solve any and all problems. Some even think that love can be bought with materialistic items. In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ love‚ wealth‚ and love of wealth go hand in hand to create a magical novel of what can happen when money controls the heart. Different types of love are mentioned throughout the entire book. There is Daisy’s love for her baby‚ Gatsby’s love for Daisy‚ and
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Angie Brown March 11‚ 2013 Period 4 Money Can’t Buy Happiness In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ he discusses the concern for social issues. Additionally‚ Maya Angelou’s poem‚ “Alone‚” and Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poem‚ “Richard Cory‚” are similar to the social concerns of The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald‚ by means of The Great Gatsby‚ discusses how money is the root of all evil. In The Great Gatsby‚ Fitzgerald makes the point that money is the root of all evil. For example‚ when Myrtle
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My Great American Citizen After deep consideration of who to choose as my great American citizen‚ I decided that Beyoncé was my top choice. Not only has she inspired thousands through her music‚ but she also has a passion for charity. As CNN said‚ “Beyoncé and Jay Z have been on quite the philanthropic streak‚ blurring the distinction between entertainer and saint.” To start off the pillars of character‚ Beyoncé is trustworthy because she has no criminal record‚ therefore making her out to be
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Anyone who lived through The Great Depression will always remember it to be a time of hardship. Americans lost their homes‚ money‚ and jobs. Citizens had to come up with ways to cope with the struggles. They had to find out how to succeed financially and how to have a stable place to live in. Overall‚ The Great Depression had many negative effects on American Citizens. One of the effects of The Great Depression was that people lost many of their valuables. This included food‚ personal belongings
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Gatsby was great. Not so because of all his wealth‚ but because of his persistence in fighting for his American Dream‚ which witnessed his pure love towards Daisy. Gatsby can be viewed as a tragic figure in the story. When he is first introduced‚ he seems to be surrounded by people and wealth. However‚ as the story progresses‚ we identify that everything in his life is fabricated. The true Gatsby‚ Jay Gatz‚ came from a humble background. When Jay Gatz fell in love with Daisy that came from a well
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Winston Churchill a Great Wartime Leader? Arguably‚ Winston Churchill was the figurehead and driving force behind Britons victory in World War 2. Queen Elizabeth II named him the ’Greatest living Briton alive’ and echoes of his influence are still seen in politics and society. However his military leadership was questioned by many of his political rivals- one of his most important assets that was often used to disguise his failures were his stirring speeches which gave him both political and public support
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How has Technology Affected Senior Citizens in China? Original Over the last 30 years‚ China’s technology has developed rapidly‚ making life more and more convenient to many of its citizens. Mobile phones have helped to connect people all over China and computers have helped people to organize their work and share information easily. Owing to the length of time that they have spent on this Earth‚ senior citizens in China will have experienced two very different worlds‚ having seen first hand
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