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    The name Caliban itself is worthy of attention because it draws parallels to the word cannibal, implying barbaric, inhumane, and savage behavior. Shakespeare continues with this negative portrayal of Caliban through the physical depiction as given by Prospero: “A freckled whelp, hag-born -not honored with A human shape.” (24) This initial description of Caliban creates an image in the mind of the reader of an animal like creature that is inferior and unworthy. The dehumanization of Caliban is…

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    In a sense, comprehensive sex refutes certain aspects from abstinence-only education. The philosophy on comprehensive sex ed is that it relieves youths from being ignorant about sex and teaches them how to deal with it in case they decide to stray from abstinence. A major motive for this program is that abstinence-only education would not help those who are willing to say yes to sex. Many people (approx. 60%) who actually pledge to say “no” to sex actually change their response, proved by a…

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    University of Melbourne – Porters Five Forces 1853 When the University of Melbourne (UoM) was established in 1853, there was only one other competitor in Australia, the University of Sydney . However due to the geographical distance between these two competitors, they appealed to different markets, Victorians and New South Welshmen. Hence rivalry within the industry was nonexistent. Therefore rivalry among existing competitors was a minimal force and did not affect tertiary education in 1853.…

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    What are sudoriferous glands, and where are they located? They are sweat glands and they are located throughout the body. 11. What is sweat composed of and what are two functions of sweat? Water, salts, urea, uric acid, amino acids, ammonia, sugar, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, and pheromones. Two functions are to regulate body temperature and rid body of waste. 12. Name two types of sweat glands and differentiate between the two. Eccrine and Apocrine sweat glands. The apocrine…

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    For example: a) in Indonesian language: jantung kota, bahu jalan, mulut sungai, etc. b) in English language muscle comes from Latin language musculus that means ‘little mouse’. * Animal metaphor This category applied for animal or inanimate types, many plants using animal’s name to call them. For example: a) lidah buaya, kumis kucing, jambu monyet, etc. b) in English there are some plants with animal’s name goat’s-beard and dog’s tail. Beside that, there are animal’s name transferred into…

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    He says that prosecuting those who commit crimes is holy, and not doing so is unholy. He says that the main Greek god, Zeus, imprisoned his father Kronos for castrating his father Uranus. To him this justifies his prosecuting his father. Socrates responds to this statement by using his infamous questioning form to criticizing what is said. He says that this is just an example of a holy act and that there are many other things one can do that are holy. He says there must be a more complete…

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    What does this mean for you? For any cheque that you write for $5,000,000 or above, your account will be automatically debited the penalty fee of $5,000 (plus GCT) as per the deferred charge imposed by the BOJ. Should BOJ advise Scotiabank that we will not be charged the deferred penalty fee at the end of the assessment period, we will then reimburse your account. Please also note that Manager’s Cheques will no longer be issued for $5,000,000 or above. What are your options? In order to avoid…

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    The topic of racial profiling has always provided a troublesome feeling to its audience; however to a portion of that audience it provides a feeling of security. In America, the lack of rights to certain minorities seemed to be overshadowed by the safety of the majority. Racial profiling is becoming more and more common in today’s society, but it’s has started to take advantage of anyone who isn’t Caucasian. Within the last decade the use of racial profiling in airports, traffic stops, etc. has…

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    Several studies show that the most valuable and important time commitment in a course was the time actually spent in the classroom.(Schiming) Some other valuable and important time commitments included the time spent in discussion sections that complemented the lectures, and the time spent studying outside of class preparing for the class itself.(Schiming) That study concluded that the most productive time spent in any course was in the classroom; and that time had the greatest positive impact…

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    that would change America’s entire lifestyle. He talked with passion and persuasion when he talked to all the delegates at the Virginia convention. His speech became known worldwide and forever will be remembered. His speech was the reason The United States was formed. He convinced an entire convention that the best idea for America was to fight and claim freedom from England. He will always be remembered for “Give me Liberty, or give me death. Patrick Henry begins his speech by complimenting…

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