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    This theory was developed by J. Thomas Looney in 1918. J. Looney built his theory around the belief that Shakespeare didn't travel enough to be able to write about all of the things that he included in his plays. That belief lead him to Ed de Vere. Vere was well traveled, well educated, and had some connections to the theatre. It really seemed like Ed de Vere was the author of Shakespeare's plays, but just like all the other theories, this theory had many flaws. One flaw in this theory was that Ed de Vere did not have the personality to produce the type of writing that Shakespeare did. Shakespeare's writing was compassionate and calm, while de Veres personality was angry and arrogant. Ed de Vere was also very young and vain when most of Shakespeare's plays were coming out. Since he was very vain it doesn't make sense that he would let someone else get all the credit and fame for his hard work. The novel states that “Looney never produced evidence to explain why Ed de Vere-a man of boundless vanity-would seek to hide his identity.” (Page: 189). Lastly, the biggest flaw in the Ed de Vere theory was that Ed passed away before many of Shakespeare's plays were even published. Some believe that de Vere may have left writing…

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    Tom Robbins Trickster

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    One specific trick Bugs plays on him is when Fudd throws dynamite in Bugs’ hole. Bugs continuously throws it right back each time until it explodes in Elmers possession. This is not the only example of his trickery. Bugs has pulled several other tricks such as telling Elmer it is duck season rather than rabbit season so he won't be hunted. Occasionally Bugs will even dress up as other characters to cheat and deceive people to gain what he wants. He will do anything in his power to scam those for…

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    innocent. Throughout the years a child starts know how to hate certain races and favor others. The child does not learn this by himself, it’s the parents that teach him this. An example of this would be in the Language Awareness book on page thirty nine, when Rebekah states how she made fun of the girl using the word nigger. She said she did not know where she learned the word only to later find out that her father used this word often when speaking to his father. Rebekah heard the word from…

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    “a system of power one that draws on physiological appearance to construct and give meaning to racial boundaries and the hierarchy they are apart of” (Fitzgerald 204). Some may argue that children are just children and are incapable of racial prejudice through group position Yet, it has been proven by the Blue eyes -Brown eyes Study, that racial prejudice and discrimination is taught and functioning in school systems as group position . It is true that being prejudice is not innate but the…

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    Space Jam Film Analysis

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    Barkley, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Patrick Ewing, and Shawn Bradley in the film to help to portray how athletes view sports as the most critical thing in their lives. The first Space Jam movie was such a success that there is now a second Space Jam movie in the making. This time, however, LeBron James, 3 time NBA Champion and former MVP of the league will overtake Jordan’s role and help the Looney Tunes in whatever trouble they may find themselves in. The other supporting players have their…

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    IBM is cleansing titanic assets into Watson, the Jeopardy-winning took off quick purpose of repression change that is starting now being lifted to affiliations. It 's pitched as having the capacity to settle on mind blowing choices and give time tried targets in attempts like government incapacity and money related affiliations. IBM says that business is developing, however motivations driving interest are fundamentally nothing. In February, CEO Ginni Rometty said the nonappearance of data is in…

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    Early Atomic Experiments Joseph John Thomson conducted an experiment that is known today as the CRT Experiment. The outcome of this experiment was JJ’s discovery of the electron. CRT is an acronym for Cathode Ray Tube, this gives a broad concept of what the experiment is about. The basic components of the experiment include, a glass cylindrical tube with most of the air inside vacuumed out of it, and inside the tube is Electrode for each side. One of the Electrodes is negative and entitled the…

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    Through the course of history society has been shaped by scientific discoveries that have benefitted mankind by providing a better understanding of the world and have advanced technology. One such scientist was Joseph John Thomson. Joseph John Thomson had a successful life, made important scientific discoveries, and impacted the world through his discoveries. Sir Joseph John Thomson was born on December 18, 1856 in Cheetham, a part of Manchester, England to Emma Swindells and Joseph James…

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    Phlogiston Essay

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    Phlogiston theory The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire. In the late 1660’s a scientist…

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    This paper discusses the life of Sir Joseph John Thomson (J.J. Thomson) and his scientific discoveries. It will also discuss how it has impacted our lives today and if we would have what we have today without his research and hard work. He was a shy boy who was gifted when it came to science. He lost his father when he was young but strived to have a better nonetheless. After becoming a Fellow of the Trinity, he started working with Lord Rayleigh and later became his successor. He found what…

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