Throughout human history‚ great heroes have been created to triumph over man’s struggles. Most every culture has‚ in the past‚ told their own tales of heroes and their trials. These champions‚ while spread across our world and its ages‚ share some key characteristics with each other. This formulaic composition of heroes‚ while it can deviate‚ has stayed true since the dawn of history. This remains true with the Finnish hero god‚ Vainamoinen. (okay so his name has a bunch of umlauts and such but I
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Help the Earth “Be Green”‚ “Be Environmental”. Slogans like this are posted all around the world. Charity groups also have been promoting this idea for years. But have we been doing this? Do we really know why we are doing this? Every once in a while‚ government give out orders banning shops and markets from providing plastic bags to customers‚ but this doesn’t last for a long time. Plastic bags are very popular‚ because they are cheap‚ strong‚ easy to bring around and convenient. But have
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After the death of King Darius III‚ Alexander began to introduce his ‘Policy of Fusion’. He believed that if the two traditions (Macedonian and Persian) could be “blended and assimilated”‚ his authority would be more securely established and would rest on good will rather than on force‚ according to ancient historian Plutarch. This tell us that Alexander did not want to destroy the Persia that Darius and his ancestors had set up and replace it with a Macedonian ruling. Quoting Plutarch‚ “He understood
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Walking to the park‚ which in itself is odd for 2050‚ Amanda pauses and takes in the aroma of every real flower she can find. Her lean‚ tan figure stands out against the bland Earth around her. As she‚ once again‚ mistakes an energy conserving flower for a real one‚ she sighs as a look of disappointment and sadness absorbs her navy blue eyes. Her red peplum top is the brightest color anyone can see for miles as she places herself on a nearby bench. As she watches the blankness of the ground and listens
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Fathers of America‚ who created America’s financial system single-handedly. Alexander Hamilton is an important figure who did not get enough credit for his achievements until recently‚ when Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a Broadway musical about his life. Hamilton achieved greatness despite coming from nothing‚ which is something every American can do as long as you “do not throw away your shot” (Miranda‚ Lin-Manuel). Alexander Hamilton’s early life
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Epic Father-Son Battle: Phillip II versus Alexander the Great Chris L. Word Count: 1595 During the times of ancient Greece‚ perhaps one of the most influential and known powers was Macedonia. Macedonia’s empire existed from the 800s BC to 146 BC and is principally known for the accomplishments of it’s leaders: Phillip II and his son‚ Alexander the Great. Phillip II worked internally in the regions near Greece strengthening his country‚ while Alexander operated very far from Greece‚ conquering
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Heaven on Earth Everyone has that special place where they can go to escape all the pressures and worries of life‚ that wonderful spot where you can go to soothe all your complications and stress. Imagine for a moment what that place is for you. A place that makes you feel complete and captivated. For me‚ the beach is that ultimate place that is unlike any other I have ever experienced. While I am there all my obligations are immediately erased. The moment I step onto the satiny‚ warm sand and
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Alexander in Central Asia The Persian king was no longer in control of his destiny‚ having been taken prisoner by Bessus‚ his Bactrian satrap and kinsman. As Alexander approached‚ Bessus had his men fatally stab the Great King and then declared himself Darius’ successor as Artaxerxes V‚ before retreating into Central Asia to launch a guerrilla campaign against Alexander. Darius’ remains were buried by Alexander next to his Achaemenid predecessors in a full regal funeral
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Alexander Hamilton Do you know who is the face on our ten dollar bill? It is none other than Alexander Hamilton himself. Alexander Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of The United States of America. He lived for 47 years from 1755 or 1757 to 1804. He is best known for co-writing the “Federalist Papers” with John Jay and James Madison. He was also the Secretary of Treasury. Hamilton had a very interesting background along with a great record of accomplishments‚ he is just like a modern day Donald
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The scenarios in Earth 2100 are not a prediction of what will happen but rather a warning about what might happen. They are based on the work of some of the world’s top scientists and experts‚ as well as peer-reviewed articles from publications around the world. These notes are just a glimpse of the wide and diverse sources used to develop this program. It is important to add that not all of the scientists we interviewed would agree with each specific scenario we present‚ or with our exact time
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