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Expedition by sea accounted for a major significance in the discovery of new continents and islands; evidently, progressing the livelihood and development of many countries throughout time. As for many explorers, Captain James cook was a significant British explorer and navigator. James cook was born in 1728 in Yorkshire, England. James cook was commonly recognized for his discoveries of the Hawaiian Islands and his three voyages of exploration across the South Pacific. Captain Cook was also…

Men who indulge in philanthropy and maintain the poor as well as they maintain themselves because it’s a moral calling to do good are not necessarily good men. Henry Thoreau, author of “Walden”; argues that philanthropy is “overrated” and that it is selfish to “Stand between any man and his genius”. Thoreau emphasizes the gift of living and cherishing accomplishments stating them as “Blessings to mankind”, he uses figurative language,ethos, and pathos appeals, to demonstrate how he views…

nowadays) between the year of 800 and 1066 A.D.. their raids were dreading and longevity. Vikings were also explorers and skilled seafarers, they managed to spread across Europe and east into Asia, south, to northern Africa, and as far west as Newfoundland. They established trade routes across the known world and settled in northern Britain, Ireland and among the Franks, forming the Kievan Rūs kingdom on the River Volga. Viking life is…

Sashane Brearcliffe Professor Dr. Lisa-Jo K van deh Scott Sociology 1000-003 January 17, 2018 Reflection #1 Industrial Revolution. Having taught Industrial Revolution, I have come to believe that, aside from the widespread adoption of systematic farming around 8,000 BC, the Industrial Revolution was the most transformative event in human history. Industrial Revolution can be defined as the rapid development industry that transpire in the 19th century, brought about the introduction of machinery…

they prioritize their own profit above the well being of the dogs. As most of you know, I have a puppy. And what I have learned from this puppy, Leo, is the proper way to bring them up. Obviously they need their space. Leo is a very large dog, a Newfoundland, and we had to take that into consideration when choosing a dog. The breeder made sure we have a big backyard with plenty of room for him to let out his energy, because all puppies need to be tired, no matter if they are big or little. At…

A Farewell To Frankie The first time Gay and I knew anything about Frankie was on the website of Libby Pound in Montana. There was a picture of her sat by her tree with her head lowered, reminiscent of the engaging coy look for which Princess Diana was famed. The caption underneath the picture extolled her virtues and added, “She only wants loving.” We went to see her. Frankie came out from the works of the Pound avoiding our gaze, head down, and her tail tucked between her legs, a sure signs…

The American Revolution(1765-1783) was a dispute over parliamentary authority between American colonists and the British. Their dispute was over who gained or obtained the North American Empire. Colonists obviously fought the British in attempt to take what was rightfully theirs. They burned effigies of English officials, started riots, and did many other destructive tasks to prove that the Northern Empire was their land and they would do anything to keep it that way. These outbursts are known…

12. James Cook James Cook, a captain of the English Royal Navy and fellow seaman, disproved the theory about the “Southern Continent” when he led the first expedition to cross the Antarctic Circle. Throughout his expeditions, Cook created numerous charts of unexplored islands in the Pacific Ocean. On his third voyage south he discovered many islands, including Hawaii. Cook’s discoveries and numerous charts became invaluable to the future English explorers. 13. Vitus Bering The Danish explorer…

As a result, older workers in British Columbia are no longer forced to quit when they turn 65. British Columbia followed the steps of eliminating mandatory retirement from Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and Ontario to eliminate mandatory retirement (McMullin 326). On April 30, 2003, the Ontario government banned mandatory retirement such that “the government introduced a new legislation to allow more seniors to remain active in…

Unemployment Unemployment occurs when there is more labour demand than labour supply in a society. The unemployment rate is a tool to define the percentage of unemployed people in the labour force who are seeking a job. • Unemployment rate.  • Creation of part time jobs to recover for the losses of full time positions.  • Flat and steady growth of the economy  • More unemployment due to the Canadian recession in the oil and sand industries  • Gain of jobs in August comparison to July.…