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Brontosaurus Othniel Charles Marsh discovered and named the Brontosaurus (Greek “thunder lizard”), a four-legged dinosaur in 1879. With at least three known species, this dinosaur lived in the Morrison Formation of present day Western US, during the late Jurassic Period and became extinct by the end of the period. Perhaps one of the most controversially classified dinosaurs, paleontologists have reclassified the Brontosaurus several times since its discovery to an extent that some quarters…

institution.” He was an identical twin, and one of 8 children in his large family. Surprisingly, Bonhoeffer did not grow up in a family of theologians, but actually in a family of humanists who preferred to spend their holidays outside of the church (Marsh, 4) He was the son of one of the most famous neurologists in Berlin at the time who was the director for the center of nervous diseases at the University of Berlin. Dietrich…

Since the result of the 2010 Australian federal election, the issue of whether or not the health of Australia’s liberal democracy necessitating a two party system is debated academically. In this essay it is argued that a two party system is not essential thus the opposing proposition not confirmed by the result of the election. Relevant and contemporary arguments are presented in support of the premise that a hung parliament is of benefit to the health of Australia’s liberal democracy. First,…

created based off of the creation of Interstate 795 and 95. One development, White Marsh, is located on the eastern side of the county and the other Owings Mills, is located in the northwestern section. Both of these developments were similar and were located near the highways and public transit systems but slightly different because luxury tenants were occupying the Owings Mills Mall. The Owings Mills and White Marsh commercial areas were originally developed to give incentives for private…

The narrator states that when his death was upon him, Grendel "dived deep into his marsh-den, [drowning] out his life and his heathen soul: Hell claimed him there" (Heaney 57). In is in this abyss that Grendel dies, which strengthens the notion that the Beowulf author perceived the ocean depths as evil and akin to Hell itself. Grendel's mother, described as "a swamp-thing from hell," also resides and dies in a marsh-den (Heaney 105). It seems likely that the Beowulf author considered the abyss…

will absolutely affect the whole ecosystem. Indeed, in “ Man and Nature”, Gorge Perkins Marsh has mentioned about the destruction of nature caused by humans, he said “we produce the disturbance in the harmonies of nature when we throw the smallest pebble in the ocean,” “man alone is… essentially a destructive power,” and “human irreparably derange the balance and proportion of nature” (Lecture, 10/6/15). To Marsh, humans can never control nature. Therefore, human destruction should be balanced…

DID JOSEPH SMITH MAKE FALSE PROPHECIES? Did he make false prophecies? On November 5, 1842 he claimed to have a revelation from God giving Oliver Cowdery (or was it Frederick G. Williams?) permission to go to New York to warn his relatives of the impending doom he was about to send upon that part of the world. Was there any doom that came upon that area? In his (John Whitmer’s) history he states: “Joseph and Sidney went to the several churches preaching and prophesying wherever they went,…

The Effect of Happiness in the Workplace on Outside Structures The subject of human happiness is complex and applicable to many different situations and social structures. It is a widely practiced idea that people generally want to be happy and the means to achieving that happiness can be sought out in a variety of ways. For some, great lengths will be reached to be truly happy in all aspects of an individual’s life, both personal and professional. People may seek happiness through relationships…

Argument Essay During 9/11, two planes crashed into the twin towers in New York City, causing fires and massive destruction. There were many altruistic people who risked their own lives to save others who were injured, with some even getting themselves killed. Altruism is when someone puts someone else’s well-being above their own. There were lots of people, including emergency service workers and civilians, that helped to save as many people as they could. There are many factors that cause…

financial context, and location” are all institutional factors that contribute to retention (Marsh, 2015). For example, public universities have lower retention rates than private colleges. Other features of colleges and universities that may be altered to positively affect the student are academic and student support services, financial provisions and communications between students, faculty and administration (Marsh,…