William Wallace Robin Hood? Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie is one of historys greatest heroes, but also one of its greatest enigmas. He was a shadowy figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of birth have been mis-stated. William Wallace, with superb ... Read More
Genetic Engineering We find it mixed in our food on the shelves in the supermarket, genetically engineered soybeans and maize. We find it growing in a plot down the lane, test field release sites with genetically engineered grape seed, sugar beet, wheat, potato, strawberries and more. There has been no ... Read More
On the 16 th of August 2003, I was enchanted by the STEPS youth dance company as they performed their newest showcase called 'Eat it up' at the Playhouse theatre in Perth. Well at least I was enchanted for two of the three pieces that were performed. Although very different, ... Read More
Napoleon's life was a very interesting one. Starting a poor boy, hated by most, rising to rule a huge empire, and then finally being destroyed by his own arrogance and ending his life humbled, remembering what he had doe, and leaving it all in his memoirs for the world to ... Read More
Hitler was very important to the growth of Nazi power from 1919 to the start of WWII. Firstly, in a year, he gained power in the German workers party, which in a decade would become the only party in Germany. Early on in 1919, his talent for public speaking and ... Read More
Trinity Rhein Dr. Shoff Freshman Composition BUDS Training The training that a man must go through to become a Navy SEAL produces a Special Operate that is second to none. To earn this designation he must go through BUDS (Basic Underwater DemolitionSEALs), a grueling training program that consists of three ... Read More
This summary of articles deals with the Orejuela brothers, Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez, the leaders of the infamous Cali drug cartel found in Colombia. The two brothers have been drug trafficking for many years, but this journal chronicles their attempt to control the Colombian government over the past several months. ... Read More
Addressing the Issue of Stress in the Workplace Once an organization establishes itself as a profit seeking company, its primary objective is clear maximize profits and minimize costs. Therefore, among other responsibilities, the president of an organization's duty is to ensure that employees are productive and working to their full ... Read More
Stress In Every Day Life There are many different causes of stress that affect our every day life. If we utilize stress management we can learn to overcome stress. Stress is defined as the mental and physical pressure a person feels from circumstances perceived as threats called stressors. A stressor ... Read More
To help reduce stress and improve the quality of life, many organizations are becoming more involved in wellness programs. With increasing health care costs, many employers are concentrating on disease prevention and health promotion. By putting a wellness program in place, it leads to a healthier workforce which increases its ... Read More
Abstract This essay concentrates on two representatives of the dissident movement in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and in the 1970s--Andrei Sakharov and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. The essay introduces the history of the dissident movement in the Russian Empire under the Tsars and in the Soviet Union under various leaders, ... Read More
Two necessary elements in becoming a useful police officer are attending the police academy and dealing with the public through the process of field training. Both are very important and a crucial part in the process of becoming a police officer but field training has more practical, useful and hands ... Read More
Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress, a black liberation group that opposed South Africa's white minority government and apartheid. Mandela was initially opposed to violence, but after a massacre of unarmed black South Africans in 1962, he began advocating acts of sabotage against the government. I have ... Read More
World History Biography of Mussolini Mussolini taught briefly and lived in Switzerland for two years to avoid military service. He achieved national fame for his opposition to the Libyan War and became editor of the Socialist daily Avanti in 1913. Soon after World War I began, Mussolini abruptly turned nationalist ... Read More
Serialkillershavetested out a number of excuses for their behavior. Henry Lee Lucas blamed his upbrining others like Jeffrey Dahmer say that they were born with a "part" of them missing. Ted Bundy claimed pornography made him do it. Herbert Mullin, Santa Cruz killer of thirteen, blamed the voices in his ... Read More
Maharaji ""Know thyself" has echoed through the ages. This simple statement has been revised and updated, but has never lost its charm or intrigue. We all, in our own ways, want to better ourselves, be it in our career, our family, our friends, our skillswhatever our chosen endeavor may be. ... Read More
Comparison of Leaders Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding is able to touch on the many aspects of our civilization through the various characters he creates. Leadership plays a very important role in the novel as it does in real life because the characters need to feel ... Read More
LEADERSHIP "The term for combined responsibilities." By Chris David Lazarczyk Leadership is a complex blend of five key responsibilities. The leader must be able to direct, motivate, manage, evaluate, and mentor people. This combination of duties, ethics, and tasks are required for the successful leadership of any project or organization ... Read More
America has always been known as the land of the free where people are given the opportunity to reach their full potential and become successful in life. However, there is another image of America that is also very well known. In comparison to other countries, America is seen as a ... Read More
The Duality of Reality "This is a mans world" screams out James Brown over the airways amidst the political turmoil of the 1960s. He croons about the disproportionate responsibilities and opportunities between men and women. In the sixties, as well as recently, women have fought an uphill battle for authoritative ... Read More
The Lives of the Caesars Julius Caesar was a strong leader for the Romans who changed the course of the history. With his courage and strength he created a strong empire. Caesar was a major part of the Roman Empire because of his strength and his strong war strategies. Julius ... Read More
John Paul Jones, A True Leader! Leadership is a trait that not many people are able to show. Everybody has the ability to be a good leader, but there are only a select few who are able to express their leadership qualities. When we are born we are all the ... Read More
Jean Jacques Rousseau was born in Geneva on June 18, 1712. He was raised by his father and then later by his aunt and uncle. This all happened not long after the death of his mother. Rousseau spent most of his life in France. He was a social and political ... Read More
Answers obtained from SBA online, Quicken small Business site, and Entreworld.org. 1. What is the purpose of a business plan, and why is it an essential first step for a start-up firm? A business plan closely describes your business, analyzes your goals, and functions as your business's resume. It helps ... Read More
Today oil is growing increasingly expensive and pollution is increasing due to the fumes coming from cars and factories. On the other hand, there are a few ways to decrease the pollution on this earth and use an alternative fuel for cars. One of the few ways is to use ... Read More
I have been participating in sports ever since I was four. Athletics has always been a very big part of my life, and that is the way I love it. I play soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse for my school, as well as playing travel soccer for the LIJSL. I ... Read More
General George S. PATTON Soldier, General, Pilot, Athlete, Father, Gun Owner, Hero, Legend UNLIKE many war heroes who had no intention of ever becoming famous, George Patton decided during childhood that his goal in life was to be a hero. This noble aim was first inspired by listening to his ... Read More
The Axis Powers World War II was started by the Axis Forces, which were comprised of Germany, Italy, and Japan. They fought against the combined might of almost the entire world, and, but for a supreme combined effort on the part of America, the USSR, and Britain, almost won. During ... Read More
ESCAPING EXTINCTION Much has been written, and even more said, about what constitutes the Canadian character, what identifies the quintessential Canadian. Two features clearly emerge as dominant elements in the make-up of both English and French-speaking members of our family Canadians are constantly brooding over who we are, what gives ... Read More
Education can be defined as all forms of human learning or more narrowly as the process that occurs in specialized institutions called schools. It is unquestionably the most important form of human resource development, economists have agreed to the idea that education has an important role on economic growth. In ... Read More