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    How do we count the cost of World War I? The aim of this lesson is to look at the human cost of the war‚ in terms of worldwide casualties‚ as well as the significance of each individual casualty. Task One. Answer the questions by typing the answers underneath. What were the total casualties for Britain? The total casualties for Britain were 3.1 million. What were the total casualties for Germany? The total casualties for Germany were 7.1 million. Which two countries had the most men killed

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    SO GREAT Why do we think we are so great? When all we have to do‚ Is stand upon a mountainside‚ Which dwarfs both me and you! Just take the time to really see‚ That cascading waterfall A snow clad range of mountains‚ A flower‚ a bird‚ a tree Take the time to smell the earth When a shower has washed it clean‚ The sweetest scent is new mown hay‚ Or newly cut grass‚ velvet and green Watch the new born lambs at play‚ Or‚ see an eagle rise and soar‚ Hear the whales resounding song‚ Or‚ listen

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    A hero is an individual who has given their life to something much bigger than themselves. It is crucial to recognize our soldier’s adversities and despairs which were placed upon them so that we could live in peace and unity. These men and women who fought in the war shall be honored for their courage and sacrifices. Remembrance Day‚ on November 11th‚ shall mark the day World War One ended. At 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month‚ there will be two minutes of silence to remember each and every

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    Hero Comparison Essay K A K 16/12/2011 A hero‚ a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability (Merriam-Webster). There are two types of heroes‚ epic heroes and modern heroes. Odysseus‚ one of the most famous epic heroes ever‚ will be compared to Mahatma Gandhi‚ a modern day hero‚ to see if there really is a large gap separating the two types. However‚ one thing is certain‚ modern heroes can be identical to epic heroes if they are larger than

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    Why Odysseus is an Epic Character “I am Odysseus son of Laertes‚ known before all men for the study of crafty designs‚ and my fame goes up to the heavens.” Odysseus was quoted saying this in Book 9. Odysseus said this when he was greeting others. Some of the reasons he does these things is because he is an epic character. The Odyssey clearly shows Odysseus is an epic character through the conflict he faces‚ his long journey‚ and the hardships he endures. Odysseus has been shown

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    Why Do We Need Banking Regulation? Name Institution Why Do We Need Banking Regulation? People are so inured to banking directives that they fail to acknowledge the reasons as to why banking regulation is needed in businesses. However‚ there is a recognized failure in giving valid reasons as to why this should be incorporated when viewed from a layman’s point of thinking. Most of the explanations given by conformist —in that the characteristic bank lack of regularity‚ payment insurance‚ the Federal

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    Bounty hunting is legal in many of the states across the United States. Bounty hunters do not have any official capacity‚ but the law provides significant leeway for bail bondsmen to recover fugitives who attempt to skip out on court. Before a bounty hunter can act‚ a judge must usually issue a bench warrant‚ which authorizes the immediate arrest of a suspect for failing to appear in court. Bounty hunters have significant different rights than a police officer. When a person agrees to a bail bond

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    three words that describe Odysseus. The readers of his adventure learn that he is intelligent and always has a plan. In “The Odyssey”‚ Odysseus is seen preparing‚ Leading the win at Troy‚ and fearing nothing. His amazing skills show his heroism in the poem. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership‚ bravery‚ and his planning. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership. Odysseus led his men out of the Cyclopes cave and chose to go home instead of being immortal. Odysseus and his men were stuck

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    censorship issue today is students being told what ideas they can or cannot be exposed to‚ which has a negative effect on their learning experience. Today‚ it is seen as unacceptable by the courts to try and ban a book through challenging simply because you do not agree with the information or ideas in

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    Many people tend to think way too much when it comes to government policies. And when people begin to think too hard‚ then the thoughts floating around in their head make perfectly fine things turn into issues. One issue that is starting to arise is that of the Electoral College‚ which has been around since the Constitution was scripted. This may seem like a long time ago‚ and it may appear to some people that times have changed‚ so the Constitution should change with it. However‚ if something so

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