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The Discovery of X-Ray
Discovery
The discovery of X-ray runs down to the late 1896 when Roentgen discovered the practical significance of this technology in the diagnosis of diseases and alleviation of pain. The term x-rays comes from the fact that there was a discovery from other unknown rays given that it is usually conducted in dark places. X-ray…
The Book “Into the Wild”
Chris McCandless
Into The Wild
In the book “Into the Wild” is a story of Christopher McCandless as narrated by Jon Krakauer, who reveals that the young man had the desire of living for in the Denali National Park for some time, and also stated that there were some consequences that may await him. Christopher McCandless born to Billie and…
Causes and Effects of the French Revolution
France
French
Revolution
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a pivotal period in the history of French, European and Western civilization. It was during this period that the absolute monarchy in France has been replaced by republicanism and the country’s Roman Catholic Church was forced to undergo restructuring. There were many causes of for the revolution to occur. This…
Ben Carson: American Neurosurgeon
America
Ben Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 18, 1951. His mother wasn’t very educated but wanted a better life for her son so she pushed her sons to read and to believe in themselves. Ben Carson was poor growing up. He had many ups and downs as a student but he eventually was…
Garuda Indonesia: Detailed Action Plan
Indonesia
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS: Low cost manufacturing capabilities Technological know-how Proprietary technology / superior technological skills Superior intellectual capital Better product quality Market share leadership Strong financial condition An attractive customer base Product Innovation skills An attractive customer base Reputation of good customer service Fruitful collaborative partnerships with suppliers and marketing allies. WEAKNESSES: Systems in all…
Rainbows in Nowadays Culture
Culture
Rainbow
According to Ahrens (1998), a rainbow is an awe-inspiring phenomenon produced by our atmosphere, often regarded as one of the most captivating exhibitions of light on Earth. The perception of a rainbow varies for each individual, resulting in a distinct and individualized encounter. As Humphreys underscores: According to Humphreys (1929), the distribution of colors in…
Ively Talking About The History of South Africa
Africa
History
INTRODUCTION:In this paper I will be talking about the history of South Africa and how it was segregated and how apartheid came about and give some acts that were used in order to segregate. I talk about the ANC and how the white government outlawed it. I will also show how the apartheid became a…
American Composer Aaron Copland
America
Aaron Copland was an American composer who was said to have left a deep legacy in the music industry of the United States due to his musical contributions in the field of dance, movies, and play. Aside from his musical association, Copland was also a well-known conductor, teacher, author, pianist, and speaker, making him one…
A Young Revolutionary’s Triumph
Cuba
Fidel Castro
John F Kennedy
Politics
“On January 1, 1959, a young Cuban nationalist named Fidel Castro (1926-) drove his guerilla army into Havana and overthrew General Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973), the nation’s American-backed president.” The United States (US) backed General Batista since his rise to dictatorship in 1952. General Batista was friendly with the US, and the US had no reason…
Reactions from People in Waziristan on Drone
America
Pakistan
People
War
Reactions from people in Waziristan on DRONE Between November 2008 and January 2009 Pakistani Aryana Institute for Regional Research and Advocacy conducted a survey of the public opinion about the drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas. 5 teams of 5 researchers each interviewed a total of 550 people from all walks of life. Most…
| theme | The five themes of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. |
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| description | Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets. The first person to use the word γεωγραφία was Eratosthenes. |
| quotations | Geography has made us neighbors. History is not everything, but it is a starting point. Love, having no geography, knows no boundaries. There is an eternal landscape, a geography of the soul; we search for its outlines all our lives. War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography. |
| information | Importance: Geography can help us understand the planet’s movement, changes, and systems. Topics that are relevant to today such as climate change, water availability, natural resources, and more are much easier understood by those who know geography well., |