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    Colonial Salutary Neglect

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    throughout the colonial period‚ the colonies were a land of rapid growth and change. The British policy of salutary neglect influenced the development of colonial society. This will be shown through developments in colonial legislative assemblies‚ commerce‚ and religion. Britain’s lack of involvement in the colonies due to various events led the colonies towards developing self-governments. The colonies’ independent streak involving self-government began to show itself early on in colonial history with

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    Cross Cultural Concern

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    a) What do you think is the key cross cultural concern in this case study? Chinese are often subjected to racial stereotypes such as the “Chinese Chink eyes”. The concern in this case study would be the fact that it propagates this stereotype. As the world is moving towards multiculturalism‚ Dubai is of no exception. The city of Dubai is a highly cosmopolitan society with a diverse and vibrant culture. The advertisement depicts patrons of other cultures developing slanted eyes. While the intention

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    also justice and security for a nation. Sadly‚ wars have been fought ever since civilization emerged‚ bt today wars are fought to protect the innocent civilians from harsh rulers and to keep a sense of peace and justice in the world. Over time many wars have been fought by different people and for different reason; however‚ during ancient times battles were mainly fought to protect an empire or to help spread an empire across the land. The Persian Empire was the first largest empire ever seen and this

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    Fingerprint Security

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    mobile phones‚ GPS and computers can be secured at the touch of a fingerprint. Designing in security at the start of a new product development process is more effective than adding it on later. Unlocking your mobile phone by scanning your fingerprint is not a thing of science fiction. It’s an everyday reality for millions of mobile phone users‚ the greatest proportion of who live in Asia. But designing-in security to mobile phones can be difficult. PIN codes and passwords take too long to enter and users

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    Gertrude's Strength

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    to go insane‚ and with no exceptional help from his own mother‚ and queen‚ Gertrude. The term Gertrude is derived from a Germanic combination of term‚ “ger” or “gar” for spear and “prup” for strength (Findlay). Gertrude’s strength does develop throughout the play‚ although unfortunately her last act of strength is one to cause her death. Gertrude has a tremendous role in setting the tone for

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    How does ATMs ensure Security? ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) are one of the most commonly used technologies in today’s world. They are special machines that make banking easier all over the world. The banks issue special cards that the customers can use in these machines for withdrawing cash‚ checking their balance and several other purposes. Such a marvelous combination of technology and intelligence has made things easier for people. But where there are so many advantages and applications for

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    Spanish Empire

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    Spanish Empire The Spanish had little respect for Indian culture. As soon as their boots hit the ground‚ they set about subverting and destroying every aspect of the Indian way of life. The Aztecs attempted to befriend the Spanish explorers‚ but when Hernan Cortez heard his capitol of Vera Cruz had been plundered‚ he capture and killed their leader Montezuma II. The Incas didn’t fare any better. Francisco Pizarro‚ driven mad with greed‚ kidnapped the Incan king‚ Atahualpa and forced his people to

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    Religion, Poverty and Wealth

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    Religion‚ Poverty and Wealth All Christians believe that the world and everything in it have been created by God. They believe that the world is holy‚ special‚ divine‚ worthy of respect and honour. ’The earth is the Lord’s‚ and everything in it‚ the world‚ and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.’ Psalm 24:1-2 Because ’the earth is the Lord’s’‚ Christians believe they are stewards or caretakers. They should be committed to the proper

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    The Byzantine Empire

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    The Byzantine Empire‚ sometimes known as the Eastern Roman Empire‚ was the predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the eastern half of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Its capital city was Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul)‚ originally founded as Byzantium. It survived the 5th century fragmentation and fall of the Western Roman Empire and continued to exist for an additional thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. During most of its existence‚

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    time period for many young and wealthy people living in New York City. Many entrepreneurs took advantage of these economic opportunities and profited greatly. Although‚ some took their wealth in strife‚ to benefit others‚ some people misused their new power. In the novel The Great Gatsby‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald shows how money and power are often abused. Gatsby never understood the genuine value of hard work. While Tom and Gatsby are talking‚ Gatsby exclaimed‚ “After that‚ I lived like a rajah in all

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