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Morality and mortality in David Ferry's translation of Gilgamesh

"Who is the mortal that can live forever? The Life of man is short. Only the gods can live forever. Therefore put on new clothes, a clean robe and a cloak tied with a sash, and wash the filth of the Journey from your body. Eat and Drink your fill of the food and drink, men, eat and drink.

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Omitting needless words: concision in prose writing

Anyone who has ever suffered through a long and unwieldy document, such as a poorly written 19th century novel or a contract defining a real estate transaction in legal language, or even hearing a loved one defend coming home late from work, can appreciate the need to omit needless words in prose…

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Emma's moral education through reading Frank Churchill's character

Emma: The Character of Frank Churchill and 'reading' the moral qualities of men in Jane Austen One of the challenges posed by Jane Austen, of her heroine Emma Woodhouse, in the novel entitled Emma, is how Emma must learn to be a good reader of both male and female characters.

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Immigration policy and American identity: contradiction and selectivity

United States, from its beginnings, has always existed as one of the most appealing destinations for the immigrants of the world. Naturally, this should come as no surprise considering that over 99% of its inhabitants are immigrants or descendents of immigrants.

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Survey of designer drug prevalence among college students

This report examines the results of an independent survey that questioned just how prevalent designer drug use was on campus. Club drugs also known as designer drugs have hit the party scenes for many college students.

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How domestic terrorism evolved through technology and diaspora communities

Domestic terrorism has existed within the United State for a long time. It has influenced the United States' political and social structure to varying degrees.

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Legal compliance versus ethical obligations in marketing practices

Over the last several years, the issue of marketing ethics has been increasingly brought to the forefront. This is because there are certain tactics which have been questioned.

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OSHA electrical safety standards and workplace hazard prevention

Occupational Safety & Health Administration -- OSHA electrical safety standards have been formulated to safeguard workers from risks of electrocution, electrical fires and other explosions related to electrical equipments.

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The legacy of the Crusades and their motivating factors

What has been the legacy of the Crusades? Were the Crusades a negative historical event or was there a positive side to these events?

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Benefits and limitations of budgetary control in business

Budgeting is a basic feature of business that is used by any business or company in order to set up a company's future endeavors by engaging in financial planning.

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