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Atmospheric Global Circulation is the movement of air caused by solar energy and the interaction of warm and cold air - this convergence forms cells or belts over the Earth’s surface. George Hadley (1685–1768) a British physicist and meteorologist, who first described this theory in 1753, did so using what is known as the Single-Cell Atmospheric Global Circulation Model or Hadley Cell (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, 2007). Hadley’s Single-Cell theory failed to consider the Coriolis…

For at-risk children in the commonwealth of Virginia, early education interventions could result in positive short and long-term outcomes. According to Barnett (2008), “well-designed preschool education programs produce long-term improvements in school success, including higher achievement test scores, lower rates of grade repetition and special education, and higher educational attainment; some preschool programs are also associated with reduced delinquency and crime in childhood and adulthood”…

both center right of the political process. Finding a difference among the two proves to be very difficult. Both of the main political parties of the Republic of Ireland want a unified Ireland. This proves difficult, as most of the people in Northern Ireland would prefer to stay a part of Great Britain. Both of these political parties are Catholic in majority. They both want to preserve as much of Irish culture as possible, especially the language. The two parties are both in agreement…

Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 General Background (Framework): The Irish Republican Army, or IRA, fought the English rule over Northern Ireland in the twentieth century and aimed to unite Northern Ireland with Southern Ireland to form the Republic Ireland. It stemmed from the times of William of Orange in 1690, where William’s Protestant Army defeated Catholic King James II in the Battle of the Boyne[1]. In the years leading up to 1703, thousands of Catholics were deported and relocated to live in…

Everyone has a different personality, and where they get it comes from the lessons that are taught to them in their childhood. The lessons people pick up shape them into who they are today. For the majority, those lessons are taught by the important adults in their lives. It was the same for Jem during his childhood. In To Kill A Mockingbird, Jem learned what real courage looks like, how to stand up for his beliefs, and what it means to be a gentleman. During Jem's childhood, he learned and saw…

Eighteenth century Ireland was full of economic and religious struggles. The majority of the population was Roman Catholic, but then Protestants and Presbyterians came in, breaking up Catholic owned land and banishing the Roman Church hierarchy. Land was disputed between the groups in Parliament, and this showed some flaws in power in the Irish Parliament. (Baker) Protestants were at a clear advantage, being able to hold large estates and will land to their eldest son. Alternatively, Catholics…

Irish have been fighting for their independence, finally gaining it in 1922. However, now it’s technically under home rule, British rule, and Irish rule, due to the “Good Friday” agreement in 1998. Bloody Sunday, a violent clash between British and Northern Irish soldiers in 1972, was a flashpoint in the conflicts of the two governments. Troops opened fire upon the crowd of protesters resulting in thirteen deaths of unarmed citizens. There are opposing reports from witnesses that suggest either…

Imagine being a six year old child, and watching brutal racism and injustice growing up, while trying to hold on to your innocence and own opinions. That’s the struggle of one Jean Louise Finch, who prefers to go by “Scout.” In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, friend Dill, and brother Jem must face friends and family turning on them, as father Atticus makes a life changing decision of defending a black man in court in the 1930’s. They must learn how to deal with their situation…

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand”, Neil Armstrong.Mischievous curiosity has bewitched a young girl in the town of Maycomb, always eager to discover. This boundless awe to understand has led Scout to search for justice in an unforgiving bigoted town, which shows positive role modeling influences one’s true nature. First, when Scout realizes that Atticus has more abilities than she thought. Scout begins to grow a deep respect, correctly nourished it…

Composers have the power to create different worlds and new messages. The autobiographical novel Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah and the drama Across the Barricades by Joan Lingard demonstrate the hardships faced by individuals in difficult circumstances and their ability to escape to new places. In these texts the composers have developed the concept of new messages having the power to change an individual’s lack of acceptance in their world. _In Chinese Cinderella, the protagonist…