imported diseases such as tuberculosis‚ smallpox‚ measles‚ chickenpox‚ cholera‚ whooping cough and influenza‚ among others. On 9 May 1803 Governor King‚ whom was troubled with the possibility of a smallpox epidemic in the colony being transferred by seafarers visiting the ports‚ indicted to Lord Hobart in London requesting that a vaccine be developed and dispatched. At the time smallpox was the only disease for which there was a vaccine and a modicum of the vaccine had been brought to the colony by surgeons
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10 November 2014 “A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree‚ one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander.” - Roman Payne‚ “The Wanderess.” The History and Geography of Gypsies Generations of homeless wanderers known as Roma/Romani‚ or gypsies‚ currently traverse the vast and varied landscapes of Europe‚ making up one of the largest minority groups in that realm. This research paper uses the disciplines of physical‚ historical and cultural geography to explore the migration of Romani
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Wordsworth’s Use of Literary Devices Related to Nature William Wordsworth’s frequent references to nature in his poetry shows that he paid close attention to the details of the physical environment around him. His poetry relates to nature by focusing primarily on the relationship between inner life with the outer world. William Wordsworth uses literary devices such as personification‚ similes‚ and the impressions nature makes on him to show the importance of the relationship that man should have
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Before we are able to trace the motives that ushered in Romantic period‚ it is of paramount importance to point out the preceding period‚ which is known as Neo-classical era. The Neoclassical period spans 1600-1798 (the accession of Charles II to the publication by Wordsworth and Coleridge of Lyrical Ballad). It is called the neoclassical period because of reverence for the works of classical antiquity. The period is often called Age of reason‚ and science was used to glorify God and his creation
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The jellyfish‚ a dangerously stunning underwater creature‚ can adequately symbolize the phenomenon that is nature. Nobody denies the "medusa" of its attractive features‚ such as‚ its dazzling pink color‚ elegant frame‚ and most important‚ its transparent body that displays running electricity. However‚ touch it underwater and experience the wrath of its devious abilities. Its colorful stingers have the power to inject an electrical toxin into their prey. It can kill. Furthermore‚ Mary
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Summary Outside Fairbanks‚ Alaska‚ a truck driver stops for a hitchhiker who introduces himself as Alex (though his real name is Christopher Johnson McCandless). The hitchhiker says he is from South Dakota and requests a ride to Denali National Park. He then tells the driver‚ an electrician named Jim Gallien‚ that he wants to "walk deep into the bush and ’live off the land for a few months.’" At first Gallien thinks McCandless is "another delusional visitor to the Alaskan frontier." But during
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comedy is of his own creation. He takes pleasure out of his tricks and only performs them to please himself or his master‚ Oberon. In his first appearance in the play‚ he admits his shenanigans to an inquiring fairy when he boasts‚ “I am that merry wanderer of the night. I jest to Oberon and make him smile” (II.i.29-30). This line foreshadows Puck’s trickery later on which dictates the rest of the plot. In contrast‚ the comedy of Bottom results from his constant need for attention. While the reader
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Cassandra Mata CRJ 190 Contemporary Issues Tim E. Croisdale 11th December 2013 Crime Rates: Explanation for the Decline Introduction The United States is marked by criminal justice difficulties. In a nation as diverse as this country‚ it is complex to effectively establish a manner in which to deflect crime. Since the middle of the 20th century the crime rate soared quickly. This held true especially for violent crimes. However‚ since the 1980’s crime rates in the United States have
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Porter Five force Model The shipping industry is nowadays a contestable business especially for the container business which occupies more than 80% of the international trade. Therefore‚ it is better to 1) examine the intensity of competition in the industry and hence 2) industry profitability since competition can drive down the rate of return‚ so it is easier to investigate the way to formulate thee competitive strategy in this industry. Therefore‚ the company can 3) identify the position in the
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A.W.J. (Tony) Fernandez This article highlights the challenges posed to Indian Licenced Insurance Surveyors appointed by Indian Hull & Machinery (H&M) Insurers for claims reported under H&M Polices‚ and Policy Holders‚ due to the dichotomy between the law and practice referred to in H&M Policies of Insurance and the Regulation of the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) with specific reference to the Duties and Responsibilities of Licenced Surveyors.Policies of H&M Insurance issued
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