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    “Empress Theodora.” and “Elizabeth I.” Essay In the informational articles entitled “Empress Theodora” and “Elizabeth I” The World Almanac and Milton Meltzer discusses that both articles show that Queen Elizabeth and Empress Theodora both impacted their respective kingdoms by making many changes that improved women’s status and that made everyone equal. Their rules still apply to many countries today. The two women are considered a great importance during their time. Elizabeth and Theodora…

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    love c. Jonas from The Giver must protect his baby brother from harm in his own society at the end of the book by running away with him d. I babysit a lot. I have to be responsible with the child. “What I wouldn’t have given to the see the Eiffel Tower one day! But even though Nancy Drew is rich, she…

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    The Eiffel Tower

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    Paris may be known worldwide today as ‘the city of lights’ and home to the unmistakable Eiffel Tower that dominates the city, but there was once a time when Paris was a medieval town, with ancient buildings and streets. Prior to the drastic actions of Georges-Eugène Haussmann to modernise the city, the river Seine was the centre of commerce. This was until his boulevards became the new highways of the city. Haussmann’s renovation of Paris took place between 1853 and 1870, and saw buildings like…

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    Paris, to the steel framework on the towers in Chicago. Paris and Chicago also offer art museums that have famous works of art ranging from Vincent Van Gogh to Leonardo Da Vinci. As a young artist, it would be a great experience to learn and observe art from these galleries. I could sketch and take notes about various pieces of artwork. Both cities would offer learning experiences that could further expand my knowledge of art. The Eiffel Tower and the Willis Tower are both iconic places…

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    arrest. Pamphlets circulated throughout all of London that mocked the trials against Boleyn and the men and supported the Queen. On May 17,1536 Anne Boleyn 's brother, George Boleyn and the other men who were accused were executed. The keepers of the Tower noted that Boleyn seemed ready to be done with life and actually seemed happy. One of the King 's men by the name of Lord Kingston had brought her the news that the King had changed her sentence from a burning, which was a traditional…

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    Orlando International Airport operates four runways. The two longest runways on the west side of the airfield property are 18R/36L and 18L/36R (Flight Plan 2016). Runway 18R/36L is 12,004 feet long and 200 feet wide (Flight Plan 2016). Runway 18L/36R is 12,005 feet long and 200 feet wide (Flight Plan 2016). The two shorter runways on the east side of the airfield property are 17L/35R and 17R/35L (Flight Plan 2016). Runway 17L/35R is 9,001 feet long and 150 feet wide (Flight Plan 2016).…

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    Movie clip: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The Cure of Theoden Amongst a vast plain lies the bustling city of Rohan. This city not alike others as it houses the greatest riders in all the lands and a grand wooden hall that houses the king of all Rohan; King Theoden. On most days people would go about their own humble business and avoid conflict within the city. This was not like most days. A entourage of two men (Gandalf and Aragorn), an elf (Legolas) and a dwarf (Gimli). Each with…

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    Louvre Persuasive Essay

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    The Louvre, also know as the beholder of history, is one of the most illustrious tourism sites in the world. The Louvre is located in Paris, France and encloses some the most eminent pieces of art ever constructed. Founded in 1792, the Louvre is composed of preeminent works of art including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and The Raft of Medusa. Before the Louvre was founded it served as palace for approximately two centuries. It accommodated many noble figures of…

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    (AGG) It is true that people in the real world spend a lot of time using technology, but not as much as the people in Fahrenheit 451. (BS-1) People are so hooked on technology in this society that there is little to no interaction between people. (BS-2) Citizens across the community abandon what is truly important in life. (BS-3) Because there is no interaction and people forget what is important, this leads to them being unhappy and depressed. (TS) Without a doubt, the main danger with people…

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    Kansas City Buildings

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    The building boasts several signature features. Every building has a significant structure and a centre of attraction as in the vase of KCP&L the main focus of the tower was its novel lighting display; a 21-foot lantern, equipped with floodlights to create a luminous, flame like effect that looks beautiful. A two-story grand lobby space is rich with Art Decor ornamentation. Marble and granite form an impressive structure…

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