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    Genealogy is the study of one’s ancestry and genetic history. It helps us appreciate our ancestor’s lives, which may have been seemingly insignificant at the time. Genealogy helps us understand our habits and physical features. It also explains the unique genetic variations casted within us, and depicts a picture of how the culture we practice today came to be, it is not just history of events but our biological history that shaped us. Many Bangladeshi origin people both in Bangladesh and those abroad

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    As a result, the U.S. government sent financial aid to the French, in an effort to help eliminate the Vietminh, as well as to South Vietnam to help build the Army Republic of Vietnam. With the growing threat of communists taking over all of Indochina, the United States was gradually pulled further into conflict, eventually sending in troops to aid South Vietnam’s army, and fully engaging in what would become America’s longest-lasting war. Despite decades of effort, billions upon billions

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    (2001) the countries mainly affected include Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, this is because between July 1997 to early 1998 these countries experienced currency depreciations of more than 50%. In these countries, offshore nominal interest rates reached at least 25% at some point between June 1997 and January 1998. Real per capita GDP fell by 16% in Indonesia, 12% in Thailand, 10% in Malaysia, and 8% in South Korea, and 3% in the Philippines. He argues that China,

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    Have you ever met a very influential person that everyone has a different opinion on? Robert Strange McNamara was the secretary of Defense under John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson throughout the 1960s. This was the time period when the United States was involved in the Vietnam War as well and the Cold War against the Soviet Union. In addition, McNamara was hired by the head of the Ford automobile company to help revamp their company. In late 1960, McNamara became the president of the entire Ford

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    their jobs once they had children or got married. Not utilizing benefits that are laid out women in South Korea are making their own personalized decisions (between) family and work, which represents the lower numbers for employment and fertility rates for women who are of childbearing age. Lee, Duvander, and Zarit ( 2016) concluded Sweden (stronger) support for families who had two incomes, whereas South Korea took a universal approach providing monetary gains no matter the family situation. With gender

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    Obstacles Threatening the Existence of the Kaesong Industrial Complex The Kaesong Industrial Complex is one of the only remind points of economic interaction between South Korea and North Korea. The KIC is also referred as a park or complex. It was officially opened in December 2004. It is considered by many to be the only possible route for reestablishing better political relations and reducing friction between both countries. Many scholars have argued that the KIC is the only way to improve the

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    Celie Rourks English 1 - 7th Period 05-01-17 RESEARCH PAPER Who was Nelson Mandela and how did he have an impact on racial problems in South Africa? Nelson Mandela INFORMATION: Nelson Rohihlahia (stirring up trouble) Mandela was born on 18 July 1918, near Umtata, in the Transkei region of South Africa. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Mandela was trained to become the next chief to rule his tribe, but he was also a determined student and eventually joined an all black

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    tax rates, low deficits, and a stable, competitive currency. These factors are also necessary for long-term growth. This proves that macroeconomic stability is essential and needful for sustained growth in an economy. The countries of Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, have become top rankers in terms of success and wealth globally. The author will explore the success of each individual nation and explain how their governments’ role has played a part in their success. Singapore is one

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    Civilization: The West and the Rest, presented by Niall Ferguson, is a documentary in which Ferguson reveals what he calls the six killer applications which has helped Western civilization dominate over everyone else. These six applications are competition, science, property, medicine, consumerism, and work. Ferguson asks many questions over the course of the series as well as provides examples as to how Western civilization has surpassed other nations and empires. Ferguson’s main question in

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    of the current situation at hand. The current focus question of this practical assessment is how will the shortage of science skills and workers affect south Africa? I focused on where one can apply for further enrichment in science (eg: University); what the role of science is in day-to-day life; any economic uses; threats to the future of South Africa and STEM awareness. The focus of the whole investigation is to inform learners of Table View High School about the importance of STEM and how it

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