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Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture The Maasai community: Living in the past

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The Maasai are a herding culture tribe in Kenya and Tanzania, Africa. Their lifestyle reflects the harsh environment in which they live, with unpredictable rainfall and difficult agricultural conditions.The Maasai keep zebu as their primary cattle, but the also farm cows, sheep and goats, and occasionally chickens. Because of... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture China's one child policy

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China's One-Child PolicyIn 1979, China decided to implement a policy to try and change their demographic structure. This policy was called the One-Child Policy.Their main reason for implementing this policy then was the end of the reign of Mao. As he had strongly opposed reducing the population, meaning that despite the mass-... More..

Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Harry Potter, literary insult or revolutionary tale

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Can Harry Potter be compared to the likes of Shakespeare and other famous authors and playwrights?We all remember, I would assume, quite clearly the pre-release atmosphere the world took on in the weeks leading up to 21 July 2007. Of course, how could we forget? Many of us stood there with a burning anticipation, outside our ... More..

Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Baz Luhrmann's Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

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Shakespeare: A comparison of two film version's treatment of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.As with most of his works, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet can be interpreted in many different ways. Two of these interpretations are the 1968 film by Franco Zeffirelli, and the 1997 film by Baz Luhrmann. The two are very diffe... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The tropical rainforest: What we're doing to it

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Why is the rainforest being destroyed? What problems does this destruction cause? Two relevant questions, considering that the rainforests make up such a large portion of the oxygen productio for our earth! So what are we doing to the forests? Read on to find out.Rainforests used to cover around 14% of the earth's surface, bu... More..

Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why arranged marriages are or aren't an outdated idea

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Arranged MarriageIn some countries, for example Indonesia, parents are still arranging marriages for their children, ensuring that they have what they believe to be the ideal match in marriage. Some of the main reasons for this are money and social status. However, many people believe that this tradition is wrong and immoral.... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Secrets

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I wrote this a while ago. I'm not sure if it's in the right category, but I thought it fit best her, so...Deathly SilenceThe water of the lake was grey, reflecting the cloudy sky. Rain was threatening, but it had not yet begun to fall. The surface of the water was still. No ripples marred its surface. The whole area was death... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Life

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I decided to try something different to the other excerpts on drug-addiction, and I had written this for a short story that I was planning to extend. Please bare with me, because I'm not sure if it's that good.and the Clouds are OrangeThe smoke is thick in the cabin. It's a small wooden cabin that's on the edge of the school ... More..

Arts & Humanities > European History Role of Bismarck in German unification

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Unification of Germany: Otto von Bismarck(How important was Bismarck to the eventual unification of Germany? Is it true to say that he was only successful because he was willing to use force? To what extent did he use the skills of a diplomat?)-Bismarck, 1815-1898. One of the most prominent and remembered figures of the Unifi... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness A guide to the rainforest

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A Short Guide to Tropical Rainforests1. The vegetation and how it is adapted to the climate.The rainforest is comprised of four main layers. The bottom layer is the Shrub Layer, which starts at ground level and ends around 5 10 metres up. It is filled with shrubs and undergrowth. Above the Shrub Layer, ending at about 20 metr... More..

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6. The Maasai community: Living in the past
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10. The tropical rainforest: What we're doing to it

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