Win Some and Lose Some One hour away. Sloan‚ Iowa. Winna Vegas Casino. We like to say it’s a fun way to get away from college life‚ hang out with friends‚ and attempt to add a little extra to the pocket books. Many kids attending Buena Vista University have made at least one trip to the Winna Vegas Casino. This casino is 70 miles from Storm Lake and the age requirement to gain admittance is only eighteen. As an alternative to drinking or the bar scene‚ individuals view gambling as a relaxing and
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Known as one of the world’s greatest military‚ as well as political leaders‚ Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15‚ 1769‚ in Ajaccio‚ Corsica‚ France. Napoleon was known as a "god" to the people of France‚ and he still is today. He obtained success in influencing not only France‚ but Europe too; as well as several other parts of the world. It was in 1799 when he really became known‚ when he helped overthrow the directory and develop the Consulate (three man government)‚ where in 1802 he would
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very near to greatness: one step and we are safe ; can we not make that leap?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson speaks of a greatness that I believe is inherent in every human being. It may sometimes feel like it is jus beyond the reach of your fingers; just outside the bounds of your imagination. You may feel like you are on the verge of some monumental breakthrough‚ but for some reason that change doesn’t occur. Greatness is not something that you try to attain through some specific avenue
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“Some Shall Be Pardoned‚ and Some Punished” Romeo and Juliet is the Elizabethan tragedy by William Shakespeare. Most of the events that happen in the tragedy lead up to the conclusion of the star-crossed couple dying. There are three main factors that lead to the tragic death of the two; fate‚ human error and the youth/experience of Romeo and Juliet. Although Shakespeare describes the lovers as “star-crossed” that does not mean they had no control over their own actions. The interference of older
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Most Japanese traditions involve every aspect of Japanese life. These traditions have also evolved over a period of thousands of years. One common tradition that may seem very visible to outsiders is the traditional Japanese dress of the kimono. A kimono is a woven cotton undergarment. This dress was the basic dress for the Japanese until more recently where it is customary to wear the kimono just for important celebrations. These celebrations make up the many traditions within Japanese culture that
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greatest and most accomplished hero figure in Greek mythology. He was born the son of Alcides‚ wife to a great general; and Zeus‚ the most powerful Greek god. Hercules could only be overcome by a supernatural force. No mortal or anything else of this world could defeat him. However‚ that is not what makes Hercules so magnificent. It was Hercules’ constant perseverance to overcome adversity and make the wrong right that defines his greatness. One illustration of this persona comes at an early juncture
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Some people seem to think that the red cross which is used as a symbol by the American Red Cross and International Red Cross is a Christian symbol - and therefore that these organizations are Christian in character. I don’t know why‚ but these people don’t seem to realize that cross are and have been used as symbols outside of Christianity. Media Matters reports: [A]ccording to the American Red Cross website‚ it was “[i]n honor of the Swiss ... [that] the symbol of a red cross on a white background
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In The Great Gatsby‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts a character that embodies great characteristics‚ Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s greatness comes from his need to experience success and his will to achieve his dreams. Moving from a poor farm in the West to New York City‚ Jay Gatsby‚ formally known as James Gatz‚ changes his name to achieve the American Dream. He is a product of the Jazz Age‚ representing wealth‚ long parties and the high social status he occupies. Gatsby’s determination‚ nonconformity and audacity
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IDENTIFICATION OF SOME MACROMOLECULES | | INTRODUCTION Dehydration-synthesis is a reaction that occurs to form different types of macromolecules. It is a reaction that leaves a macromolecule structure along the lines of developing its own specific function in a living organism. The 4 most common ones are carbohydrates which includes monosaccharides and polysaccharides‚ lipids‚ proteins and nucleic acids (Mack 2012). Scientists identify different types of macromolecules to achieve a better understanding
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higher level of education and saw the benefit of making the island attractive for investors. The results of the election were that Antigua Sailing week won overwhelmingly because they convinced the voters to elect them by highlighting that if they were chosen‚ the island would have a sustainable way of producing employment for the people. They made people aware that if Code Red won‚ there would not be enough employed people to pay the taxes to be given as benefits to the poor. They also convinced
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