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Ray Bradbury BiographyU. S. author, born in Waukegan, Ill. , on Aug. 22, 1920. In his stories, Bradbury wove together the intrigue of changing technology with insightful social commentary. One of his best-known works was ‘The Martian Chronicles’; a collection of interrelated stories concerning colonization of the planet Mars those attracted readers both young and…

An interesting case in point is his earliest known painting, the Doni Tondo. Tondo means round. It was a holy family, painted in tempera on a wooden panel about four feet in diameter with an ornate, deeply carved, gold leaf frame almost as much a work of art in itself as the painting it holds….

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful nerve problem that disrupts the use of your hand or hands. At first, you may have numbness, tingling, or burning in your hands. Shooting pain in your wrist or forearm may come after, and your grip may become weak. CauseThe cause of carpal tunnel syndrome…

ReconstructionAfter the Civil War, the country needed to be fixed and rebuilt. A period of Reconstruction followed the war. However, with so many people gaining instant citizenship and for nowhere for them to go, it is easy to see that the rebuilding of the country was a failure. In the mid-1800’s, the major source of…

For all those who have to tend the humiliation at the OB-GYN*office. . . In Melbourne, Fl. one of the radio stations paid money*($100-$500) for people to tell their most embarrassing stories. This*one netted the winner $300. . . . . **She said: I was due later that week for an appointment with the*gynecologist when…

It’s a symphonic poem. It started out as an orchestral work, then a sonata, but ended as a piece specifically for piano. It tells a story, which is unknown, displayed through various harmonic progressions, over 5 against 9 patterns. Textures Found/lamentations: For piano Form: It has four sections, with variations of the A and B…

China is the leading producer of tobacco in the world, as well as home to one-third of the world’s population of smokers. With China’s growing status in the first world, the country has gained many of the first world problems effecting the entire population. Along with the problems of the first world, is large percentage…

Before the flowering of the classic Greek architectural style in the mainland there were two important periods of development in building that had come before. The Minoan c. 2600–1100 BCE and Mycenaean c. 2800–1100 B. C. E. civilizations prospered in the island of Crete and in mainland Greece for close to 2,000 years. Many of…

Jesus` Image When thinking of the physical image of Jesus Christ, one usually pictures a middle aged white, bearded male. This has been a common image for centuries; however, it is now the year 2000 and everything is changing. During this period of change and to celebrate the millennium and observe Christ’s birth, the National…

Active Euthanasia Should Be LegalizedWhen the topic of euthanasia is discussed many people emphasis on the pain that the patient may be in, but what a patient thinks about their quality of life is often more important. Many people do not want to spend the last days or weeks of their life in a way…