Papers on Miscellaneous Topics
Swaziland
Words: 1717 - Pages: 7.... in a remote corner of the Amazon. They have remained sovereign and in complete control of their own destiny up until a few years ago.
The Swazi people live in a small land locked country border on three sides by South Africa. They have a wide range of ecological zones; rainforest in the north, west mountainous regions, the center is level land and the east scrubby lowveld. It mostly rains in the summer, which is strangely from December to April. The people are hard workers are originating from the Nguni clan of North Africa. Because of their location many European hunters, traders, farmers, and missionaries came to their area bringing .....
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Normadic Herding-Sami
Words: 1010 - Pages: 4.... differences in the
death-rate. At the same time, the average size of family is very much higher in
the case of Sami, 5,7 persons as compared for 3,8 for the Finns, partly as a
consequence of the high birth-rate and partly due to the close ties prevailing
between the members of the family. There is a Sami Parliament spanning these
borders, which participates in the global indigenous peoples' movement at UN.
Reindeer has always been an important resource of food, clothing, tools
and other products to the Sami. They are milked at different stages of their
nomad's seasonal migration. The meat, fresh or preserved, is excellent, not
leas .....
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Time To Put Sexual Abuse In Pe
Words: 861 - Pages: 4.... family member.
For me, the most shocking statistic to emerge from a conference on child sexual abuse in Athlone earlier this year was that one third of all child sex abusers are male adolescents under the age of 18. This fact alone puts an enormous onus on parents to be very careful whom they leave in charge of young children, whether they be older siblings, nephews, cousins or neighbours. It is an increasingly sad fact of life that nothing can be taken for granted anymore.
So what is the true picture of the scale of child sex abuse in Ireland and elsewhere? A few facts may put the subject into some perspective, based on information imparted .....
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Myths Of Meaning
Words: 606 - Pages: 3.... one honest man in the rather rotten and dark Denmark of Shakespeare's play. Others have suggested that perhaps what the myth suggests is that we all must find an inner light in order to walk through the darkness of the world. In this interpretation, the search for the light of truth is an inward one rather than an outward one as the more traditional interpretation of the myth suggests. In this sense of the myth, Hamlet's outward dishonesty would not be a betrayal of his inner truth, and he would become a figure of light seeking to maintain that light in a dark and dangerous world.
The myth of Sisyphus like the myth of Diogenes has been .....
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History Of The Original Teddy
Words: 4012 - Pages: 15.... 1) Primitive toys served the same purpose;
they taught children the skills necessary to survive the world outside their
parents' protection. In essence, toys exist based on the instinct of self
preservation. Primitive toys and games taught manipulation of weapons and
warfare which instilled invaluable coordination, manual skills and mental agility. A primate's survival depended heavily on his successful use of the three.
Toys have remained an essential cultural icon throughout history. For
example, an ancient doll concocted of organic materials such as clay, bone, and
wood is dated before 3000 B.C. Most ancient dolls beheld .....
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Bottled Water
Words: 406 - Pages: 2.... used in offices and large businesses. The 5-gallon jugs are usually lower in minerals and therefore are good for making coffee, tea, etc. There are also 2 ½ and 1 gallon bottles used mainly for supermarket distribution. There are also bottles ranging from 6 ounces to 1 liter. These are usually the premium waters like Poland Springs and Avian. These waters are usually an alternative to a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage. (waterweb.com, Sept. 28).
is extremely safe. It is regulated on the federal and state level. The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration also regulate it. According to the Centers for Disease .....
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How To Find A New Home
Words: 779 - Pages: 3.... nice for a small family, or a group
of two or three friends if just moving out, and starting to college.
Depending on where it's located you can find a nice apartment for a fair
price. Some even come with furniture in the homes, so you would not even
need to buy any. Most of the apartments have the accommodation of a nearby
pool, and a washer and dryer room. Other larger apartments can even have
a additional playground for younger children, basketball courts, tennis
courts, and even a gym. By living in an apartment you can take the
advantages of these benefits. Apartments are everywhere, so it's not hard
to find the one that accommod .....
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Schools Uniforms
Words: 555 - Pages: 3.... when there is a dress code. The rich students would
not make fun of the students who do not know how to dress up or student who
just wear weird clothing. Some students who may feel this really upsetting
because they want to look different everyday except wearing the same
uniform everyday.
School is a place where kids come to learn and educate themselves.
So, there is no use for students to come to school wearing brand clothing
or some other weird style. Students should concentrate on their studies
more then looking who is wearing what kind of clothing. Wearing unifoms
will make them take pride in themselves because the uniforms itself .....
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Kurt Godel's Theory Of Unprovable Statements
Words: 443 - Pages: 2.... computer can not never be as smart as a human is that rational thought can never penetrate to the final ultimate truth. The proof seems to demonstrate that science is not enough to solve all. Reason and logic can never bring together all things, but through imagination and faith can we reach a realization or answer to some things. A total understanding of some things just can’t be reached at all.
Not everyone knows Kurt Godel’s theory but it comes into affect on many occasions. When people have simple arguments based on things that they both think are right who gets the final say so or the final call of who is right or wrong. That .....
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Islam Is Not Only A Religion,
Words: 336 - Pages: 2.... their rightful successors. The Sunni believed that the elections of the first three caliphs were valid.
There are five specific rituals that Muslims must follow. These rituals are known as the five pillars of Islam. These rituals are as follows:
1) Profession of faith. "There is no god but Allah, and Muhhamad is his prophet.
2) Prayer. Muslims must pray five times a day. When they pray, they must pray towards Mecca, the holy city.
3) Charity to the poor. Muslims must contribute to public charities.
4) Ritual fast during Ramadan. Muslims cannot eat from the break of day until the setting of the sun.
5) The pilgrimage to Mecca. M .....
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