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    Weapons and Warfare of Ancient Israel The book of Judges describes the period when the Israelites were settling into the Promised Land following the Exodus from Egypt. Because the conquest was not complete‚ warfare was frequent‚ and resulted in the hero stories preserved in Judges. These heroes were known as "judges"‚ meaning‚ not people who decided court cases‚ but military leaders who delivered Israel from her enemies. What weapons did these heroes use‚ and what was their strategy in defeating

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    selling assault weapons to civilians in the United States is a contentious concern across the nation. Assault weapons such as shotguns and pistols are very powerful armaments. Therefore‚ it possess risk instead of giving benefit to people. This essay will argue that the sale of assault weapons in the United States to non-military persons should be banned. To support this claim‚ I will demonstrate that the sale of weapons triggers violence and crime‚ increases incidences of death and weapons do not provide

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    Title: William Bradford Huie Other Title: The story of James Earl Ray and the plot to assinate Martin Luther King. The story of James Earl Ray and the plot to kill Martin Luther King‚ part II. Why James Earl Ray murdered Dr. King. Creator(s): Hansen‚ Jim‚ 1921-1999‚ photographer Date Created/Published: 1968 Sept. 10 (date added to Look’s library) Medium: 46 photographic prints (contact sheets). published 2 slides : color. unpublished 22 slides : color. 1 negative : b&w film copy neg. Summary:

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    require an entirely new pattern of thinking if humankind is to survive” Albert Einstein‚ 1946. Nuclear weapons are arguably the most feared weapon ever created. They have the capability to end wars‚ nations‚ and even our planet if we are not careful. So‚ how serious is the threat of a terrorist cell acquiring a nuclear weapon and using it in an attack? Any statement containing the words ‘nuclear and weapon’ must almost always be considered serious but what is the likelihood of a successful nuclear terrorist

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    Concealed Weapon Policy Specific Purpose: Wisconsin should change their policy on carrying a concealed weapon and allow for citizens to carry a concealed weapon for self defense. INTRODUCTION I. Richmond‚ Virginia‚ September 20th‚ 2010: “His delivery completed‚ a pizza driver began to drive away when a masked man accosted him with a shotgun and announced a robbery. The driver drew a handgun that he was licensed to carry and shot the suspect. After asking a passerby to call 911‚ the driver reassured

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    and killed another man during an argument over text messaging in a movie theater. If the retired police officer did not have the concealed weapon‚ there may have been a fist fight or an argument‚ but the other man would not have died. Studies have shown that any situation is 4.5 times more likely to turn lethal with a weapon of any sort involved. Concealed weapons are a hazard to the situation becoming lethal and increase chances of people getting hurt. It is true that people have the right to bear

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    With all of that being said‚ they best solution to prevent these out of hand slaughters‚ is to not label every gun as an assault weapon‚ but rather keep them for an emergency‚ as a defense. Only then will these massive slaughterings stop‚ and the media may stop freaking out. This has been your daily news‚ and today‚ you may have learned a bit of science‚ and for those who mis-purpose

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    India's Nuclear Weapons

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    This event is in the news because a country violated a law that the entire world agreed on not doing anymore. India have always wanted to become nuclear‚ and their wish came true. They accepted their consequences of being nuclear‚ but they are happy. It’s neighboring country Pakistan and India have had two wars‚ and always competed to be the best‚ and so far India is winning‚ because India have about 65 warheads and Pakistan have about 25 warheads. India have also declared they have nuclear capability

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    The accusations that can be made for a weapons trafficking crime may vary depending on the situation and the severity of the crime. The level of severity of course depends on amount of pre existing offenses because a first time offender will not receive the same sentencing as a repeat offender. A first time offender accused of manufacturing or transferring restricted ammunition and firearms will be sent to prison for a minimum of 3 years as opposed to a repeat offender who will receive a minimum

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    Mongol Weapons Case Study

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    1) What weapons are the Mongols shown using? How might their choice of weapons have multiplied the military impact of their skill as horsemen? In this depiction of highly skilled Mongolian warriors‚ they are shown using swords‚ javelin type weapons‚ bows‚ and shields. As skilled horsemen‚ the Mongols chose excellent weapons to give them the advantage in battle; with their bows and very long swords and their horses maneuverability‚ these weapons were excellent choices and gave the Mongols a far extending

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