The ancient empire‚ Benin‚ became civilized because of record keeping on trade‚ the developed complex institutions and the leadership specialized workers. The Benin empire rose to power back in the 13th century‚ to about 15th century. The empire quickly became successful due to the modern trade routes. “...they became very wealthy by trading conquered people to the Portuguese as slaves in exchange for such manufactured European products as firearms‚ textiles‚ glass‚ and beads” (Hackey). Records were
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age of seven‚ I knew I wanted to become a physician who does not see patients as a string of signs and symptoms‚ but view them as human beings in need of care‚ kindness and compassion during their time of sickness. I want to become a physician who has a strong sense of leadership‚ unique perspective on patients-centered care and able to provide equitable distribution of health. As I progressed through my academic career and became enticed with the field of osteopathic medicine‚ I knew I wanted to pursue
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Peter de Vooged`s article on “Dubliners” Peter de Voogd concentrates in his article on the possibilities of visualisation in a reading of the text of “Dubliners”. Different visualizations of reading can be observed‚ when film directors cast the actors for a character who can be imagined totally different by another reader of the script. De Voogd mentions the James Joyce was aware of these visual aspects and manipulated his readers` visualisations. On reason for this is his interest in the scenic
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internet is a crucial channel that provides students across the globe with a gamut of information (Carr). While I do disagree that Google is making people stupid‚ I can understand how the Internet can shape a person’s though process (Carr). In my personal experience‚ Google has been a crucial tool for my success in school. Therefore‚ I a disagree with the statement that Google is making people stupid due to the fact that it provides people with immediate access to a vast channel of information. Not
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It is my pleasure to introduce Elie Wiesel‚ also know to the world as A-7713. He is a noted speaker and lecture‚ his many accomplishments include; author of more than 40 books‚ recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom‚ the Congressional Gold Medal‚ and the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. Elie Wiesel’s efforts and impressions in Humanity are such a success‚ that in 1978‚ President Jimmy Carter appointed Elie Wiesel as Chairman of the President’s Commission on the Holocaust. In 1980‚ he became the Founding
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" I want to become a teacher. I have been wasted all the time in the past 18 years. Now‚ I must follow my mind and do whatever I want. " When Alan was born‚ it denotes that he will have a different life. Alan born in a wealthy family. His mother comes from a famous clan and his father established the large business about the software. His father is a competent entrepreneur who goes from rags to riches. They only have a son‚ Alan. They give all hope and expectation to Alan. His father
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intentions‚ your instincts are probably correct. You are less likely to regret being cautious than being too trusting. Assignment: Is it wise to be suspicious of the motives or honesty of other people‚ even those who appear to be trustworthy? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading‚ studies‚ experience‚ or observations. Prompt 2 Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt
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I think that Carter chose to rewrite "Bluebeard" to further elaborate on all of the characters in the story. Rewriting this story allowed Carter to go in-depth and provide more of a backstory for Marquis as well as the girl and her mother. In rewriting “Bluebeard” Carter was able to make the girl’s mother the heroine‚ unlike the original story. Perrault chose to make the girl’s brothers the ones that rescued her‚ thus making them the heroes of the original story. I think that Carter is trying to
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Topic: Mobile phones for teenagers: yes or no. The mobile phones‚ or cell phones are very popular in the whole world. There are a lot of advantegs and some disadvantegs of using it. But las time not only adult using cell phones. Teenegars are buing themself mobile phones and using it....is it good or bad‚ positive por negative event. Read my opinion and decide yourself. This type of phones have got samo advantegs like fast contact with owner of mobile phone. Person is taking it everywhere
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Yes we cannabis By Roger Parloff‚ senior editor @FortuneMagazine March 21‚ 2013: 4:11 PM ET * * * * * EmailPrint (Fortune) Jason Levin‚ a young engineer who lives in Berkeley‚ is addressing a group of 30 angel investors gathered in a long conference room at Seattle’s stodgy Washington Athletic Club. Levin is hoping to persuade one or more of the people around the table to invest in the startup company he envisions‚ called Uptoke‚ in exchange for a stake in the company
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