...Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wrote his infamous open letter to the City of Cleveland. He promised the city of Cleveland, a ring before LeBron would win. LeBron's Finals MVP performance silenced possibly his biggest critic. The City of Cleveland has been through a lot. Since Jim Brown retired to be an actor in 1966, they haven't been able to live up to that 1964 NFL championship (The "Super Bowl" didn't come into fruition, until the NFL/AFL merger of 1966). They watched in angst, as the Cleveland Indians squandered away their title hopes, to the then Florida Marlins in 1997. The Cavs in the early 90s, showed promise, but getting past Michael Jordan was a tough task for anyone. Then came the final straw. In 2003 a local kid from Akron, LeBron James was drafted number #1 in the NBA draft. He crashed onto the scene, like Superman in his spaceship crash landing into Smallville. Like Superman, LeBron was to do great things, he was the savior to the city of Cleveland. He was supposed to bring a title to this blue collar town. However, again like Superman, he wouldn't fully reach his potential until he left his hometown. After "The Decision", Cleveland fans burned LeBron's jersey, and mocked and ridiculed their former "King". They watched joyfully, as the Mavericks snatched away LeBron's title hopes in 2011. Gilbert's letter only gave a slight glimpse into the heart of Cleveland fans. They absolutely HATE LeBron James. Nine years since they drafted him, LeBron's former witnesses...
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...business interests in Cuba, and the sinking of the USS. Maine. These all helped spark the war that would give Cuba its independence when the war would conclude. The United States supported the fight with Cubans for their independence from the Spanish. Cuban revolts all started with the Wilson-Gorman Tariff of 1894. This American tariff put restrictions on sugar imports to the United States that severely hurt the economy of Cuba because they were based on producing and selling sugar. Spain sent in General "Butcher" Weyler to stabilize the situation...
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...Sojourner Truth: "Ain't I a Woman?", December 1851 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sojourner Truth (1797-1883): Ain't I A Woman? Delivered 1851 Women's Convention, Akron, Ohio Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about? That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full? Then that little man in...
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...Taylor Lenzi English 1550 November 18, 2013 Final Essay Compare/Contrast Final Essay “The Decision” will always and forever be one of Cleveland’s darkest times for a city who has not had much to cheer about in past times. The entire city thought LeBron James would lift the city up, but in the end he was held accountable for many broken hearts. On the other hand, a writer by the name of Tom Bissell once put himself in a dark time as well relying on large quantities of cocaine and an unhealthy obsession with video games. With LeBron James in Wright Thompson’s “Believeland” and the cocaine and video games in Tom Bissell’s “Video Games: The Addiction” creating an unwanted atmosphere, they show how quickly changing one single variable can cause such a strong negative effect on a human being’s or even a whole city’s dream. In Thompson’s “Believeland” the proud city attempts to get over the “the person who left and remember what it used to be with him here” (Par. 1). Yes, the fans call “the person who left” LeBron James. Tom Bissell was once a writer who wrote several books and journalism pieces. In his “Video Games: The Addiction” he finds himself needing a new Xbox everywhere he moved and becoming addicted and having trouble finding cocaine until he found an anonymous Russian dealer to supply him. One contrast in both of these are the form and structure are different in each article and how they inform the reader. “Believeland” is told from the point of view of one...
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...When people think of Ohio (if they ever do), some key words generally come to mind: Midwest. Rural. Hicktown. And yeah, a lot of Ohio could easily fall into those categories. Avon Lake, however is not one of those places, even if it feels just as low in terms of progressive thinking sometimes. Avon Lake, Ohio, is a suburb nestled in the Cleveland area, directly on the shore of Lake Erie. We make fun of Erie, because we know it’s full of actual trash and carp mating on the top of waves because they don’t give a rodent’s tuchus, but we also know, deep down, that the lake is probably our best asset. Because of it, we’ve got beaches, ferry rides to islands like Put-In-Bay, and expensive shoreline real estate. If you live in Avon Lake, you know the following things to be true. To keep things lucky, we’ll narrow it down to 7. 1.Lake Effect Snow is a bitch. 2. Ohio summers- also a bitch. 3. Sunsets at Veterans Beach are top notch, supremo, winner-winner chicken dinner. 4. We were almost nothing before Las Caz came along. 5. We bleed maroon and gold, even though being in Ohio means that everyone only pays attention to the football team, and the football team sucks ass. 6. AVON AND AVON LAKE ARE TWO DIFFERENT CITIES, and only people from Avon and Avon Lake know that. 7. Of all the cities in all the states, we live in a pretty boring but decent one. Avon Lake, like most nonfictional locations, is a total mixed bag. It’s been my permanent address for close to 20 years...
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...these papers. “The Main Blown Up” “The Main Blown Up” (New York Times, 1989) was the headline of the New York Times dated Feb 15, 1989. As much as the government wished to reside their involvement of the Cuban revolt, it was made difficult due to events that occurred that day. The Maine exploded and many people were killed and wounded. The Maine had been placed in commission on Aug 17, 1895 in the Havana Harbor to protect American interests after riots had broken out. The Cuban citizens were revolting against Spanish rule and were fighting for their independence. After an investigation was conducted and completed four weeks later, by the U.S. Navy Department, they “concluded that a mine had detonated under the ship (The Destruction of the USS Maine, 2003).” This announcement enraged the American public, as they already concluded that it was the Spanish who had caused the explosion. The article of the Maine was not as sensationalized as much as other stories during this time. President McKinley found himself pressured by the American...
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...From the many inventions that emerged from the American Civil War, the Ironclad, designed by Captain John Ericsson and Robert L. Stevens, has impacted the world by advancing naval warfare technology. It gave America more influence in Europe and put America ahead of Europe in naval matters. The impact and influence changed naval warfare’s forever by forcing wooden ships to become obsolete. The Ironclad was among the first technological and modern tools of war. Its impact on technology in navies can still be seen today in the designs and the construction of naval ships.(Mac Bride,1) It has impacted technology in the way ships are built. Because of the ironclads the ships that are used in wars today are much safer. They are stronger and easier to maneuver. The first ironclad to ironclad battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor was long and drawn out. Although neither one emerged victorious, the world began to see what a major improvement in warfare these ironclads were. A reporter from the Norfolk Day wrote: “This work will create a revolution in naval warfare. America’s improvement has impacted naval history in a way that no other invention ever has!” Many times in United States history the major nations of the world, such as England, France and Germany, have ignored the United States in political matters but this invention and the ironclad to ironclad battle changed a large percentage of their attitudes toward the United States. It made America become feared and respected by...
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...Cairo University Faculty of Engineering Credit hours system Mechanical Design Engineering Special Topics in mechanical engineering Overhead crane Submitted To: DR. Tarek Osman Eng. Ahmed Hamed Submitted By: Abdelrahman HeshamAbdalla Ahmed Mohamed Emad 1105014 1095348 Karim Mohamed Salah EL-Din 1092177 Table of Contents M otor selection ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Gearbox selection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Hook design......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Hoist Selection .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cri teria for selection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Design selection for rope ...........................................................................................................................................................
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...SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR There were several long-term factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities in the Spanish-American War. One of these factors dealt with sugar production. Sugar production, the backbone of the island’s prosperity, was crippled when the American tariff of 1894 restored high duties on the toothsome product. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) These sugar markets went sour in 1890 when the McKinley Tariff Act raised barriers against the Hawaiian product. White American planters’ mounting efforts to secure annexation by the United States were blocked by Queen Liliuokalani, who insisted that native Hawaiians should control the islands. Another long-term factor that contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War was the Explosion of the Maine in February 15, 1898. This explosion encouraged and amplified by the “yellow press” the outcry over the tragedy of the Maine, which helped to drive the country into an impulsive war against Spain. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) Two-hundred and sixty sailors loss their lives when the Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana Harbor. There were two different open investigations inquiring about this explosion; one by U.S. naval officers and the other by Spanish officials. In 1976, the U.S. Navy Admiral H. G....
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...Gregg O’Brien Dr. Kenneth Paulson Bunker Hill Community College HIS-151-J1 11 August 2013 The U.S.S Constitution The U.S.S Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy today. The U.S.S Constitution enjoys a rich history forged in battle. From the time it was commissioned the Constitution has become deeply ingrained in our American history. The battle of 1812 earned the U.S.S Constitution the nick name old Iron Sides. Today The U.S.S Constitution stands as an iconic image of American history. In the latter part of the 1700’s, United States merchant ships were being attacked by the Barbary pirates. Their crew and cargo were held for ransom. This forced the United States to write the Naval act of 1794. This act called for the construction of twenty-two vessels to be built. The stipulation was the construction would be halted if the Barbary Pirates ceased attacking United States merchant vessels. For a short period of time they did so. However President George Washington insisted on the continuation of construction of these vessels. The United States Constitution had it’s maiden voyage and was ordered to protect merchant ships in a quasi-war with France. The U.S.S Constitution has been involved in many major conflicts in a variety of capacities. During the Battle of Tripoli Harbor the Constitution served as gun support vessel. The squadron of newly commissioned ships defeated the Tripoline ships. On June third a peace treaty with Tripoli...
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...When you're shopping for a smartphone, what do you expect to get for less than $400 without a contract? Certainly not a top-of-the-line device, right? Until recently, that kind of price has been reserved for devices that were mid-range at best, or entry-level at worst. Ever since the gorgeous and powerful Nexus 4 came out last year for $300 on the Play Store, however, it's been clear Google is trying to give the high-end, $600-plus Android flagships a run for their money. Now the company's back with the Nexus 5, a power user's dream that sells for $350 and features some of the same specs you'd expect to see in a top-shelf device. That is, if you can even get your hands on one. The device sold out in less than two hours, and new orders won't get fulfilled for at least a few weeks. But what's so intriguing about the Nexus 5 that it's causing such a ruckus on the Play Store? It's a $350 flagship phone with the serenity of a pure Android experience and all the trimmings, that's what. The question is, can you survive the estimated three to five week waiting time? The Nexus 4 swept us off of our feet when it arrived last year. And for good reason: It was an aggressively priced smartphone with an elegant design and specs that were, at the time, quite high-end specs. It delivered great performance, a beautiful display and the best of what Android 4.2 had to offer, but it also had a few shortcomings, including subpar battery life and no LTE. Also, it only launched in black, with a...
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...Cuba was the center of Spanish-American conflicts. Since 1895, Cubans had been in open revolt against Spanish democratic rule. The next year, Spain sent General Valeriano Weyler to Cuba to put an end to the rebels. Citizens suspected in supporting independence were sent to concentration camps. Many people died in the concentration camps from malnutrition and disease however, not many were executed. When the new reached the American public they were outraged. At this time American’s received there headlines from publishers like William Randolph Hearst or Joseph Pulitzer know as yellow journalist. In February 1898, the relationship between the United States and Spain became even more strained, when a letter from the Spanish minister Dupuy de Lôme, was intercepted with harsh things written about President McKinley. The letter was published in article on February 9. Because of the public protest, de Lôme withdrew to Spain and the Spanish government issued an apology. The peace did not live long. In the Havana Harbor the American Battleship “Maine” had been on patrol and was attacked on February 15th. With the sinking of the “Maine” which caused 260 deaths of American sailors, many American believed that we should go to war immediately. President McKinley advanced cautiously with the Spanish government after they agreed to put an end to the concentration camps in Cuba. It seemed as though a compromise might be reached. Americans were angered by articles from yellow press. Americans...
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...The Agenda - Grassroots Leadership By Polly LaBarre You expect to be awed by the view from the deck of the USS Benfold. The $1 billion warship is one of the U.S. Navy's most modern, most lethal fighting machines: 8,300 tons of steel armed with the world's most advanced computer-controlled combat system; revolutionary radar technology; a stock of missiles capable of taking out precise targets on land, sea, or air; and a crack crew of 300 highly skilled, totally committed sailors. In 1997, a year and a half after its commission in the Pacific fleet, the guided-missile destroyer spearheaded some of the most critical missions in a confrontation with Iraq. Now tethered to a dock on San Diego's sprawling naval base, the Benfold gleams with power. When eating up the sea at full throttle, she generates a plume of froth that's two-stories high. What you don't expect to find on board the Benfold is a model of leadership as progressive as any celebrated within the business world. The man behind that model is Commander D. Michael Abrashoff. His career includes a sterling service record, combat experience, and prestigious posts in Washington, DC. He has won dozens of medals. He is also credited with building the Benfold's reputation as the best ship in the Pacific fleet. Last year, in fact, the ship won the prestigious Spokane Trophy for having the best combat readiness in the fleet -- the first time in at least 10 years that a ship of its class had received that honor. Yet Abrashoff doesn't...
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...The Sinking of the Maine 1. In 25 words or less, identify the event – date, place, and importance. On February 15, 1898, the U.S. Battleship Maine sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. This event kindled the war between Spain and America. 2. What long-range causes led to the event? Signed by President Monroe in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine “held that the New World would no longer be a target for colonization” (Dent 12). Spain would not acknowledge the signed Doctrine and comply with its writings. Years later in 1873, a freighter flying the American flag and captained by an American, Joseph Fry, was caught by a Spanish gunboat for smuggling arms to the Cuban rebels. Fry, along with the other two hundred and seven men, were found guilty of piracy. Five days later, he and fifty two of the crew were executed by a firing squad. In addition, some of the now deceased men were decapitated and put on pikes for public display. American citizens were outraged by the brutality of the Spanish people and wanted revenge but the country was still recovering from the losses incurred during the American Civil War and at the time did not have the Navy ships required for war. Furthermore, Presidents Cleveland and McKinley shied away from any major conflict with Spain. 3. What immediate causes led to the event? Prior to the sinking of the battleship Maine, the island of Cuba was in a revolution against their highly oppressive rulers from Spain, which at that time claimed Cuba as a province, for...
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...Aimee Waldrep Professor Lo-Verde Dropp English Composition II Section 006 2/15/2015 Archetypal Development of Star Trek’s Spock Spock, at first glance, is simply logical, unemotional and to an extent, without much personality. However his character is significantly developed through the course of episodes 1-14, as well as the rest of the series. Spock has elements of the archetypes of The Seeker as well as The Sage. He, along with the Enterprise crew, explores the unknown, and embraces learning. He also avoids the support of others, contributing to The Seeker archetype. His character contains numerous components of The Sage archetype as well, such as seeking truth and knowledge, intelligence, and being the unfeeling judge; cold, rational and heartless. However, as the show progresses more of his character is revealed. We not only see more of his half human side, but realize that this side of him, part of his heritage and genetics, is his Unhealable Wound. It will always be a part of him, though it’s something that he clearly sees as a flaw. Furthermore, throughout these episodes we see the alternation of Spock and Captain Kirk’s relationship as Mentor-Pupil. Depending on the episode, and in some cases depending on the situation within an episode, their roles in this relationship change. On certain occasions Spock is the mentor towards Kirk, providing him with logic and advice. While on other occasions the roles are reversed, Kirk offering Spock insight into the human psyche...
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