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Absolute Power: Destruction at its Finest Although power is coveted by many, it is nothing compared to absolute power—command that has no limitations and is beyond anyone’s control. Absolute power is like the authority Tsar Nicholas II had before the Russian Revolution. The Tsar has a divine right to rule, therefore, his decision, once made, was final. The President of the United States’ power is nothing compared to the Tsar’s absolute power. However, just because one has complete control,…

The three little pig's tale has been an all-time classic that has been told throughout countless years. The tale can be classified as a fable, “a short story that usually concerns animals and intended to teach a lesson". This story has an effective moral that all ages can learn from. Although this story has different interpretations and various versions of the tale, the overall lesson has always been the same. Regardless, I believe that the overall moral of the story is that time and effort will…

by picking up poop, walking the dog, and giving the dog a bath. They do not learn the same and more effective responsibility by charging the battery or fixing a wire. In addition, later in life those children will have to change diapers to their child and give their child a bath. Children are going to think responsibility is making sure the robot dog’s battery does not die, while fetching the ball. How will that help them later in life? Learning to feed a real dog will help later on to take care…

In America, several people have dogs, cats or a combination of both as a pet in their household. Dogs are known as a man's best friend and cats are cute and cuddly. People who have or do know a dog or cat have never had a thought about killing them and eating their meat. Well, that is what the Yulin Festival is all about. This festival is the reason thousands of dogs and cats get killed each year. How would you feel if they came into your backyard and stole your dogs and/or cats? Hence, the…

Every August, black bears in Maine’s woods may find a mouthwatering surprise waiting for them among the trees, they find barrels overflowing with old doughnuts, pastries, molasses, and leftover deep-fryer oil. Its a rare bear that doesn't hang around to chow down on such temptations, some bears will even come back for more. If these bears happen to return a few weeks later once beer-hunting season starts. They may receive an altogether different surprise at the so-called bait barrels. Then, they…

also a natural substance found in your pet's body, with the highest concentration found in healthy cartilage. The glucosamine in your dog's body produces glycosaminoglycan, which is used to help form and repair body tissues such as cartilage. As your dog ages, the natural production of glucosamine in the body slows. As a result, the natural repair process in the body slows, eventually leading to joint pain and stiffness. The ongoing wear and tear on your dog's joints, combined with the slowed…

The Pyramids It took 20 years to build the pyramids and they made over 100,000 slaves build them. As of November 2008, they found 118 and 138 pyramids. Most of the pyramids were built for the pharaohs and their family. They would mummify the bodies of pharaohs and their family by taking out there organs and putting salt in there bodies and wrapping them in cloth. About Egypt is a country in Africa (the middle east). When you think of ancient Egypt, you may think of a desert with no water…

Bear spray is referred to as both a repellent and a deterrent. The latter is actually the true description of a bear spray. It is used to deter an attack, not repel a bear away from an area such as you might use mosquito repellent to keep mosquitoes away. Bear spray is derived from the oil of hot peppers. This oil, or Oleoresin Capsicum, is a natural derivative and the safest type of chemical used in pepper sprays. It is very effective in causing inflammation of the mucous membranes in the…

The ethical theory I’ve selected to support my position on opposing eating dog meat is Psychological Egoism, presented in Chapter 7 of our textbook. Here’s Shafer-Landau, speaking on Psychological Egoism: “If we have the power to do as we liked, we would always seek out our own best interests, no matter the harms we caused” (Shafer-Landau, 89) Here’s how this quote is linked to my position in oppose eating dog meat. Let’s say we have a Vietnamese friend name Tim, who was born and grew in a poor…

Farmer Beau’s farm is a children’s book by Kathleen Geiger, a retired Third grade teacher at Grand Ridge School, in Grand Ridge. Illinois. Kathleen loves baking, substitute teaching, babysitting, and sewing while her husband, Frank (Beau) a retired farmer, loved working in his spacious gardens taking care of his flowers. With her granddaughters help, Kathleen chose the different animals featured in the book to create her storyline. Farmer Beau was tending the garden one day, when six precious…