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…Life expectancy today has expanded in historically unprecedented proportions, greatly increasing the numbers of people who survive over the age of sixty-five. The instances of medical problems associated with aging, such as certain kinds of cancer…

…, the over-life-size Bacchus (1496-98, Bargello, Florence). Pietà at the same time, Michelangelo also did the marble Pietà (1498-1500), still in its original place in Saint Peter's Basilica. One of the most famous works of art…

…Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece, and probably it earned its status for a good reason. Spartans valued strengths of its army probably the most. Perhaps on the one side it's a really good thing, but life it's not only war…

…gamble for practically everything. Children learn the concept of gambling very early. This concept continues throughout life.         When children are very young, they will try different things to see what will happen. For instance, a child will gamble…

…A Street's Life The life of a street is very agonizing. It comes from people driving, riding bicycles, walking, and trying to maintain my flaws. And the weather is just so awful down here, too. The making of a street is the worst part. I begin…

…Give Life Most of us never think of the one thing that we are so dependent on. The one thing that I’m referring to is blood. It flows through each and every person in the world without regard to race, financial status, or any other variable…

…The Beauty of Life The short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce, has many profound implications for the reader. During the main character's hallucination before he is hung, he, as well as the reader, receive…

…I am Pat House, a twenty-four year old student of school and life. I was born in Laredo, Texas on November 1, 1956 to the most wonderful parents imaginable. Growing up, my younger brother and I were continuously nurtured with love and provided…

…as an infantryman with conspicuous bravery at the battles of Potidaea in 432-430BC, Delium in 424BC, and Amphipolis in 422BC. Socrates believed in the superiority of argument over writing and therefore spent the greater part of his mature life in the marketplace…

…School life Accept for 1st grade, I was home schooled for the majority of my education. This was due to the all of the assorted times that my family was forced to move, because of my fathers Military career. I didn’t start attending public school until…