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Japanese Anime
<view this essay>.... house of production (Mushi). Tetsuwan Atom was their first production: the cartoon was done in black and white and was a true success. Atom was the first small robot of Nippon animation and later on, many young authors will be inspired by Tezuka's drawings. In the same year we also had the first prototype of a giant robot: Tetsujin 28 go created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It was however poorly realized and didn't earn too much success but it's important to remember because it set the basis for the so called 'Robot Anime' a new genre that will flourish around the '70s when Go Nagai will create the best Robot Anime Series ever done: Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, UFO .....
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The Aztec Civilization
<view this essay>.... which was growing out of a rock in the swamplands. This is what priests claimed they saw when entering the new land. By the year 1325 their capital city was finished. They called it Tenochtitlan. In the capital city, aqueducts were constructed, bridges were built, and chinapas were made. Chinapas were little islands formed by pilled up mud. On these chinapas Aztecs grew their food.
The Aztec Empire included many cities and towns, especially in the Valley of Mexico. The early settlers built log rafts, then covered them with mud and planted seeds to create roots and develop more solid land for building homes in this marshy land. Canals were also cut out thr .....
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Immigration
<view this essay>.... Others came seeking personal freedom or relief from political and religious persecution. With hope for a brighter future, nearly 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900. During the 1870s and 1880s, the vast majority of these people were from Germany, Ireland, Russian, Italy, and England Immigrants entered the United States through several ports. Those from Europe generally came through East Coast facilities, while those from Asia generally entered through West Coast centers. More than 70 percent of all immigrants, however, entered through New York City, which came to be known as the "Golden Door." Throughout the late 1 .....
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Ancient Egyptians And The Norsemen: Creating The Past
<view this essay>.... form the time would gather information about their environment, way
of life, and people to create stories to answer curious questions. Ancient
Egyptian and Norse creation mythologies and deities yield logical evidence
of the cultures from which they came.
The Ancient Egyptians had a very interesting background and culture
which led to very interesting myths. In Ancient Egypt the father was the
head of the family, and upon his death the son stepped into the head
position. Due to a loose culture the women had almost as many rights as
men. Women could own land, buy and sell goods, make a will, and obtain a
divorce. In Egypt like in most other places only .....
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Gods And Goddesses
<view this essay>.... Many of his children were born to goddesses or mortal women after love affairs.
Hera, a beautiful and headstrong goddess, is the queen of the gods and the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. She is the sister and wife of the god Zeus. Though Hera advised Zeus and bore him children, jealousy corupted her. She hated her husband's adventures and schemed against his many wives and children. Hera was the goddess of marriage and the protector of married women. Her children were the gods Ares, Hephaestus, Hebe, and Eileithyia. Known for her vindictive nature, Hera never forgot an injury.
Poseidon is the son of Cronos & Rhea. He was known as the earth-shak .....
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Defense Of Slavery
<view this essay>.... When in actuality the people of those times felt that what they were doing was totally justified. The same is true for the institution of slavery. In modern times however, most people find such an institution to be worthless and inhumane. When one observes slavery through the eyes of a southerner during that
period, a plethora of justifications would be present. Also, Southerners of that time had reason to believe that the basis of the northern economy was more corrupt than theirs.
When defending slavery the first aspect that one must look at is that slavery was the basis of the southern economy. To put an end to slavery without reimbursement .....
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Film Review Of Do The Right Thing
<view this essay>.... as it became predominately black as he showed pride and a love for the neighborhood. And
over the years he has built a tradition of good relationships with his black customers. The story follows Mookie, the delivery boy for the pizza parlor, as he struggles to “do the right thing” throughout the day. The events are set in motion when violence that breaks
out is between two neighborhood black teens, Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) and Radio Reheem (Bill Nunn), and Sal. They are upset that there are no black photos displayed on the wall of the pizzeria. Radio Reheem ends up being murdered at the hands of the police. The community turns against Sal .....
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Bureau Of Alchohol, Tobacco, A
<view this essay>.... took place, all of the ATF's responsibilities were under the care of the IRS.
The Bureau's responsibilities consist of administering and enforcing the federal laws
relating tofirearms and explosives, and to alcohol and tobacco products. Since 1982,
when the federal Anti-Arson Act was passed, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Firearms has also dealt with arson activities that were for profit. Right now the ATF
operates on about $335 million per year, and employs about 4,100 people.
The ATF is divided into two sections. The first is Regulatory Enforcement, and
the second is Criminal Enforcement:
1) The Regulatory Enforcement .....
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