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    Technology: A Double-Edge Sword? The constantly changing‚ ever evolving state of technology makes me wonder if it’s a good thing or bad thing. Technology surrounds us. We are always exposed to it some way or another‚ and unless you escape to a desert island‚ there is no escape from it. When we wake up in the morning‚ most of us wake up to the sound of the alarm clock’‚ we then check our phone for missed calls and messages. We either cook or use the microwave to fix our breakfast or some of us

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    and defeat. Inigo Montoya’s sword started out as nothing more than a request from the count to inigo’s father‚ Domingo. It took a full year to craft it to perfection and every detail was balanced right to the millimeter it truly was a work of art. Unfortunately‚ the count lied to Inigo’s father‚ and was willing to only pay 2 percent of his promised price. Outraged‚ domingo lashed out and started insulting the count and his ignorance‚ refusing to give him the sword. He stated‚ “ You’re an enemy

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    ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’ ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’ is a metonymic phrase meaning communication‚ thoughts and writing have more influence on people or events than violence‚ warfare and destruction does‚ the pen being communication‚ thoughts and writing and the sword being warfare‚ violence and destruction. Many people would say this is true and the pen is mightier than the sword Think of the power of the media. How "gossip‚" and lies‚ or indeed the truth can destroy a

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    Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability

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    Paige Ruby Mabry‚ Period 1 English IV 8 February 2013 A Double Edged Sword Cuts Both Ways The phrase “a doubled edged sword cuts both ways” means that something has both beneficial and adverse outcomes. The comparison is made to a double-edged sword because it allowed the wielder of the sword to slash on the backswing without having to pivot the weapon in their hand‚ but it also allowed the wielder to cut themselves on the backswing. The actual origin of the phrase is unknown‚ but the earliest

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    The Silver Sword- Ian Serraillier The Silver Sword is a story about the Balickis’‚ a Polish family‚ living in Warsaw. The story is about their separation due to the Nazi injustice in 1940 and how they reunite themselves in Switzerland after the war. It took them 5 years to reunite‚ the children have grown up‚ the adults have aged but at least they are all together again‚ along with a new member of the family. The first person that was separated from the family was the father‚ Joseph

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    International Financial Management WILKINSON SWORD TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN TURKEY CASE STUDY NUMBER 2 Performed by: Problematique In 2000‚ Wilkinson Sword-Turkey SA‚ (hereinafter “WST”) won the approval for a $12 million capital expenditure to finance the launch of a new product line‚ the Quattro shaving system‚ from its US-based parent company. Mrs. Ozcan‚ President and GM of the Turkish subsidiary‚ had to chose between two financing options: (1) Extension of the USD denominated intercompany

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    Katana swords emerged around the fifteenth century in Japan‚ they are known for their sharp cutting single edge structure and curved shape. Around this same time‚ the European longsword‚ which is known for its long doubled edged blade‚ emerged. Separated by distance and cultures‚ the Japanese katana and European longswords are very different from each other. Human systems present at the time in Europe and Japan can account for the differences between the swords. Culturally‚ the katana was associated

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    In a small village far from any major cities lived a man‚ this man was taught in the ways of the sword ever since he was a young lad. He not only knew how to use a sword but he could also manipulate mana but knew very little in the magical arts. All he knew was mana is in all living creatures but very few could manipulate it to their will. The man in this story is me‚ my name is Rayn and I write this story to chronicle my rise to power. My journey started when I was in my mid twenties and our

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    With a Sword in my Hand is an extremely meaningful novel encompassing several significant themes. It is set in medieval Flanders where the circumstances‚ activities and beliefs are very different to present times. The author narrates the novel from Marguerite’s perspective. Throughout the novel‚ gender is an ongoing theme. Marguerite goes through times where she is accused of being un-lady-like; discovers more about her interest in love and the value of believing in god. Gender is an important aspect

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