piece of metal changed the course of history. Sadly‚ the California tragic side of the Gold Rush left nothing but destruction‚ even though a little bit of prosperity came from this time‚ greed‚ death and much more terror. The news of gold in California spread like fire‚ once men across the nation heard of making a fortune‚ they left their families‚ jobs and old life to make the hard trek. Most men who even could afford the trip to California were exposed to new smells‚ sounds‚ tastes‚ and of course
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Nike vs. Adidas: Constant Competition for Industry Dominance Every generation of man has seen sport as an integral part of the social order. From the ancient civilizations to contemporary society‚ humankind has recognized both the importance of the improvement and maintenance of physical fitness as well as the entertainment inherent in competition. A symbol of physical prowess‚ skill‚ determination‚ and discipline‚ the athlete has always held a revered place in society. Athletes‚ depending on the
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Fear and Loathing in California Throughout America’s short history‚ California has been a mysterious land of snowy mountains‚ sandy beaches and fertile soil. From the Gold Rush to the Free Love movement‚ it has been a Mecca for the misunderstood‚ the thrill seekers‚ and the independent. For over a hundred years people have found what they were looking for in the sprawling lands of California. Throughout the years‚ the ideals of the misfits who populated California have shaped the mentality of
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aulos C) ethos D) hubris Points Earned: 4.0/4.0 Correct Answer(s):A 2. This is a type of standing male statue‚ always shown nude. A) kouros B) paean C) kythara D) kore Points Earned: 4.0/4.0 Correct Answer(s):A 3. One of the Greek orders of architecture‚ elaborate and graceful in style‚ it features columns that have capitals decorated with volutes. A) Ionic B) Phrygian C) Doric D) Lydian Points Earned: 4.0/4.0 Correct Answer(s):A 4. She is Odysseus’s ever-faithful
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people hear the name Nike they think of great footwear‚ quality apparel and top of the line athletic merchandise. People wear the Nike swooshes with pride‚ thinking what they are wearing will improve their own personal athletic goals‚ or simply boost their self-confidence. People also purchase the Nike brand because they relate it with so many of the athletes who Nike endorses. People like LeBron James‚ Tiger Woods‚ Maria Sharapova‚ and Michael Jordan. These athletes wearing the Nike sign‚ was what really
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subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: C At the end of the story‚ they were living happily ever after. (or were) Explanation: Use a plural verb with a plural subject. 2. Choose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are underlined. Correct Answer: B Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends. Explanation:
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the above Correct Answer: all of the above Question 2 0.5 out of 0.5 points Performance protocols are: Answer Selected Answer: both a and b Correct Answer: both a and b Question 3 0.5 out of 0.5 points A skill that teaches performers to hold their attention on a predetermined task‚ and if their attention wanders‚ to gently bring their attention back is known as: Answer Selected Answer: focus training Correct Answer:
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The mission statement of Nike is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. Planning is to select goals and ways to attain them. Nike has a strategic plan that a company needs in order to succeed at anything. The manger is taking actions in terms of strengths and opportunities. Besides‚ Nike needs to set goals and determine the best way to overcome weaknesses and threats for the company. The strengths for the Nike’s company will be strong at research and development and it
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From 1790 to 1857‚ the Supreme Court emerged as the most powerful branch of our government. I agree with the above statement. The US Supreme Court started slowly as a branch of our government‚ but by 1857 it emerged as the most powerful branch. The Presidency and the Executive branch certainly can create things‚ implement new ideas and have a large impact on all the citizens’ lives. The Congress as the legislative branch can establish or change laws‚ and declare war. These are both powerful branches
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The California Drought has become increasingly costly to our future and the state of our planet. California is now entering its sixth year of the drought and is facing the worst drought we have seen in 1‚200 years. Some contributing factors are the vast water use in agricultural practices‚ and the weak and unenforced water management policies. Although this drought we face is large and somewhat daunting‚ there is room for improvements and paths to solutions if we work together in efforts to save
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