JENKENS & GILCHRIST: THE RISE AND FALL OF A MODERN LAW FIRM By Cheryl L. Mullin It is not the strongest of the species that survive‚ nor the most intelligent‚ but the one most responsive to change ~ Charles Darwin. I. INTRODUCTION Jenkens & Gilchrist was a Dallas-based law firm that grew rapidly in the 1990s‚ primarily through mergers‚ acquisitions‚ and lateral hires. But when it was formed in 1951‚ the partners had no national aspirations. Its only purpose‚ in fact‚ was to serve the
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The Alexander Technique evaluates and explores the opportunities of it being an effective and safe technique that can be integrated as a holistic healing modality within the nursing practice and self-care. “The Alexander Principle states: that there are certain ways of using your body which are better than certain other ways; that when you reject these better ways of using your body‚ your functioning will begin to suffer in some important respects; that it is useful to assess other people by the
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When Peter the Great came to power in the 1700s‚ the era of darkness that had shadowed Russia since Ivan the Terrible left it in shambles lifted. Under Peter‚ a new Russia emerged‚ propulsed by his modern policies and western ideologies. Although Peter the Great was famous for his excessive cruelty‚ ultimately the drastically reformed society and its institutions to strengthen Russia’s position in Europe. He established Russia as a military force‚ westernized the sciences‚ arts‚ and culture‚ and
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Oliver Stone’s Alexander and it’s Accuracy in portraying Alexander the Great The 2004 film Alexander‚ directed by Oliver Stone‚ depicts the life of Alexander the Great. This essay will discuss the accuracy of Oliver Stone’s artistic vision in this depiction of Alexander’s life and achievements. The discussion will focus on: Alexander’s 7 year campaign‚ particularly its battles; his relationship with others‚ including his sexuality within the film; and the legacy Alexander and his armies left
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Alexander the Great was perhaps one of the most revered military leaders in history. Throughout his reign he managed to control one of the largest empires of his time. He conquered the Persian Empire and spread the Greek language across his empire. His military campaigns were very impressive because he managed to conquer most of the known world in just twelve short years. He was not just a military leader‚ he also spread his religion and political views throughout his empire. Alexander
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Diogenes and Alexander Gilbert Highet the author of the article‚ “Diogenes and Alexander‚” describes a meeting between two personalities of history. The story of this piece is about two men living completely differently in Greece. One is trying to live the simple life while the other is a king; one does not have to worry about anyone but himself‚ yet the other has to worry about an entire country; one of them basically educated himself‚ while the other was taught by Aristotle.
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Great men have lived on the face of the earth and left marks of their prowess and legacy that men of the present and even the future find it hard to emulate; a good example of such men is Alexander the Great. This paper seeks to explain further Alexander’s military genius and its positive impact on military impact over the past centuries. The paper also gives a well thought analysis why Alexander was so much successful in his wars and conquests. His big empire spread all the way from Gibraltar to
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Alexander Pushkin was both a romanticist in his works and not‚ all at the same time. Beginning at age fifteen‚ he published poems and prose‚ and eventually his novel‚ Eugene Onegin. He is the William Shakespeare of Russia‚ influencing even the language by supplementing with his own vocabulary. He wrote everything from lyric poetry‚ to short stories‚ even personal essays and journalism pieces. Many of his works represent a highly romanticized view of the world. For example‚ “A Little Bird” refers
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Alexander McQueen Born in the east end in 1970‚ Alexander McQueen was to become the most influential designer in British fashion. Influencing the high heeled shoe right through to suit tailoring‚ his extensive knowledge changed the face of contemporary fashion. Growing up in a council flat in Stratham‚ Lee McQueen lived with his taxi driver father and science teacher mother. Dropping out of school at age 16‚ McQueen devoted himself entirely to British fashion. Saville Row tailors Anderson and
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helped it balance and recover. Individuals like Alexander Hamilton‚ Eli Whitney and Ronald Reagan proved what it really means to be an American by helping grow American economy by developing financial policies and discovering more businesses. Alexander Hamilton helped American economy by developing an economical plan; Eli Whitney by inventing cotton gin and Ronald Reagan by creating financial policies to recover from the recession of 1970’s. Alexander Hamilton helped define what it means to be an
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