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    First system will be the Linnaean classification system. Linnaean classification system is one of the most widely used and standardized taxonomy worldwide. Linnaean classification system, also called as Linnaean taxonomy, was created by Carl Linnaeus who was a Swedish botanist, biologist, and zoologist. (enchantedlearning) He laid the foundation for the modern biological naming scheme of binomial nomenclature and he is very well known as a father of modern taxonomy and ecology as well. He officially

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    famous, Swedish science historian Sten Lindroth once said that “God creates, Linnaeus orders”, which is a perfect example of how ground-breaking and respected Carolus Linnaeus’ works, ideas, publishings and findings were at the time (Lindroth). Carolus Linnaeus, a.k.a. the father of taxonomy, was a Swedish botanist who was the first to person to successfully set the “frame” for characterising and naming organisms. Carolus Linnaeus impacted the field of biology in a positive way through his classification

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    changes, including forcing out the CEO. (ii) Icahn Enterprises, LP (IEP): a diversified holding company with operating segments in Investment, Automotive, Energy, Gaming, Railcar, Food Packaging, Metals, Real Estate and Home Fashion. (iii) Personal: Carl Icahn personally owns controlling stakes in companies. Through his investment vehicles he has taken substantial positions in several companies including: Gulf & Western, Viacom, Marshall Field's, Marvel Comics, Revlon, Imclone, Fairmont Hotels

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    Sandburg: Leaves of Grass

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    Many a times one has heard the phrase “history will repeat itself”. However, it is rarely fully understood. No matter how many times one hears the numbers, facts, statistics of war, humanity fails to end the cycle. In the poem, “Grass” by Carl Sandburg, Sandburg utilizes repetition and a powerful theme to pose an especially striking stance on war. Consider first the repetition of the words “pile” and “shovel” and the way in which they are repeated. Normally, especially in a short poem like this

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    Freuds Interpretation of Dreams

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    Many will argue that Freud’s ideas have exerted a profound influence on twentieth –century thought and culture, though his work has come under scrutiny, it has shape the fundamentals of society view on civilization and discontents, dreams, psychoanalysis and the unconscious. For this paper, I will be discussing Freud’s fundamentals of dreams, what dreams represents, how dreams are constructed and its significance while paying close attention to the following areas of dreams, manifest and latent content

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    many personality theories still may not be just enough information for us to understand why everyone has a different personality, but the theories do help us to have a broader understanding of it. Famous psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, Carl Jung, etc are responsible for making these theories understandable. They are great thinkers who have proposed many intelligent theories and reasons for personality. Some of these theories are still

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    The Is The Missing Link !

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    However, Freud often clashed with those supporters who criticized his theories, the most famous of whom was Carl Jung. Part of the disagreement between them was due to Jung 's interest in and commitment to spirituality and occultism, which Freud saw as unscientific. Freud 's medical reputation became somewhat tarnished. After the "Cocaine Episode", Freud ceased

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    Globalization of Dreams The focus of this study is to continue previous research relating the significance of cultures and dreams. These studies have set out to show what how much of an effect culture has on dreams. To measure this, other researchers have recorded participants’ typical dreams. These studies have helped us to understand some of the differences in beliefs, values, and structure of other cultures as well as the differences and similarities. Through analyzing the differences and similarities

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    Born to Lose As I waited in the blocks I heard the commentator once again, “In lane four from Nebraska City and the fastest time in prelims, Stephen Conner!” As I stepped into the blocks, I tried to drown everything out while waiting for the starter’s cadence. “Runners to your mark. Get set. Bang!” My senior season of high school track was supposed to be the year I would win state in the 100 meter dash. It was expected of me by others, and I was requiring it of myself. At the time, I thought it

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    Watergate

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    Watergate Scandal Ever since the beginning of time, scandals have occurred. But one of the biggest and infamous scandals is the Watergate. Approximately forty years ago from date, a Watergate protector found a small portion of tape attached on the lock of on the National Democratic Headquarters door. Then it all began. The Watergate’s attempted break in was a part of a bigger operation by President Nixon. The rumor was Nixon’s supporters and people involved in the scandal wanted to tarnish the

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