were reserved for women‚ and considered more of a passing fad than a serious timepiece. In fact‚ they were held in such disdain that many a gentlemen were actually quoted to say they “would sooner wear a skirt as wear a wristwatch”. The established watch making community looked down on them as well. Because of their size‚ few believed wristlets could not be made to achieve any level of accuracy‚ nor could they withstand the basic rigors of human activity. Therefore‚ very few companies produced them
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high-resolution display screens‚ iPhones‚ iPads‚ other mobile handhelds‚ and leadingedge file-sharing services have made downloading of video content from movies and television shows faster and easier than ever. Free and often illegal downloads of some TV shows are abundant. But the Internet is also providing new ways for television studios to distribute and sell their content‚ and they are trying to take advantage of that opportunity. YouTube‚ which started up in February 2005‚ quickly became the
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Writing the Persuasive Essay ------------------------------------------------- Steps 1 – 3 Persuasive writing analyzes the various sides of an issue while arguing a viewpoint. It may serve to clarify your own beliefs as you persuade others to accept a particular perspective. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The foundation of a persuasive essay is the thesis (often called a claim). The claim is the statement you will attempt
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100 THINGS TO WATCH IN 2013 DECEMBER 2012 WHAT WE’LL COVER Background Our Track Record Our Things to Watch in 2013 100 THINGS TO WATCH IN 2013 BACKGROUND In addition to our 10 Trends for 2013 forecast‚ JWT presents 100 Things to Watch in 2013. – Intelligent Objects: Appcessories and – Predictive Personalization: hotshots‚ marketers offering . Data Scientists and consumers focusing on . – Everything Is Retail: Shopping is shifting from an activity that takes place in physical stores
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the U.S. men’s national team has gone from missing the World Cup entirely to regularly qualifying for the tournament. It’s a major feat no doubt and a credit to the enterprising American spirit. But let’s get real. Even though we’re excited to watch the USMNT qualifying matches later this fall‚ we must remember qualifying is our consolation prize for the ultimate goal of obtaining the Cup‚ or at least earning international esteem in soccer. As Americans‚ we assume greatness is our default setting
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66 percent of children have a trophy for just showing up for something. Such as a fair or sporting event. However people have mixed feelings about this. So why do kids get a trophy for doing nothing‚ no one knows. Therefore trophies for just showing up or participating should not be awarded‚ this is because it is a loss of motivation and they are meaningless‚ but some believe they keep kids coming back but there are other options. Kids are not motivated if everyone gets a trophy. This is because
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participate on the world stage of hockey. The Olympics only occur once every four years and it would be unpatriotic to deny NHL players the opportunity to represent their home countries at the Olympics. The Olympic Games give the fans a chance to watch their favorite players from the NHL come out and play in a once in a lifetime game representing their home country. The fans are mesmerized by the speed and excitement of the game at the Olympic level. Current fans get the opportunity to witness history
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Oedipus has flaws. He is arrogant to kill a man over a traffic block‚ and he is stubborn not to listen to other people in his life such as his own wife and friend when they want to simply help the man. Oedipus’ characteristics are one of the reasons why Oedipus deserves such horrors to happen during his ages. His arrogance is a key factor which makes him deserve his tragedies. When he solves the Sphinx’s riddle‚ it leads him to believe that he could accomplish anything that anyone throws at him. Oedipus
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The TV Drama Love Child produced for channel 9 in 2014 set in King’s Cross in the late 1960s and early 1970s follows the lives of the staff and residents at King’s Cross hospital and Stanton House. At a time where unwed mothers were frowned upon‚ freedom was golden‚ woman had little rights and society controlled everybody’s beliefs. It was the beginning of a social revolution. A great representation of the time is reflected in the Matron as well. A combination of narrative and visual conventions
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Gay Marriages should be Legalized The government says that every citizen of the United States shall receive equal rights. Then‚ why did they pass the Defense of Marriage Act? The Defense of Marriage Act prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages; in my opinion this act is unjust and immoral because it restricts the rights of gay and lesbian citizens. Many of the reasons offered for opposing gay marriage are based on the assumption that gays have a choice
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