American Presidents

In the fallowing pages I will present you some of the most important(in my opinion) presidents in the history of United States of America. n6m4mu JAMES MONROE: He was the 5th president of USA 1817-1825, and led the US at a time of expansion. In 1812, after the war the industry of US prospered also more and more people set off the new territories west of Mississippi river. So Monroe wante
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American vs. British English

s2g16gv Basic Differences and Influences of Change Introduction American English acquired international significance after World War II, when the United States assumed a more global role and political, economic and technological developments promoted American influence worldwide. American English currently asserts a dominant influence on "world English" (cf. Briti
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WATERLOO

u9n13nj In the summer of 1815, Napoleon found himself again facing Wellington, this time in Belgium. He intended to divide the Prussian and British armies and destroy them in detail. On June 16th, Napoleon led half his army into battle against the Prussians at Ligny while Ney led the other half against the British at Quatre Bras. Two days later, Napoleon faced Wellington for the la
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Atractions of America

Detroit o3r4rb From the steely heights of wartime manufacturing, to the explosion of the post-war years, Detroit has seen its share of surges. Now Motor City's cultural renaissance throttles ahead at full speed. Downtown is being reborn, Detroit's architectural history, from art deco to neo-gothic, is being revamped, the artsy Necklace District shines again and roulette wheels keep turn
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Belfast

Located in p5z12zh Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Also known as Béal Feirste Population 297,300 (1996 estimate) As a city of political importance, Belfast was heavily damaged by German air raids during World War II. The capital of Northern Ireland has also been the site of riots and terrorist attacks stemming from tension between Roman Catholics and Prot
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Books? Reading? - waste of time!

Deposit of spirit or blackened pages between thicker covers? Extra-ordinary substance of energy, or tedious words, ideas, images considerably lacking appeal? The restless, unreflective, mundane individual will have the stupendous liberty to esteem reading books as “a waste of time”. In what chaotic economy of time is “reading” regarded merely as waste, if
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Bucuresti

Piata Revolutiei (Revolution Square) h3e20el During the 1989 uprising, this was the scene of Ceauescu’s final speech from the balcony of the Communist Party Central Committee Building. During the street fighting, the nearby Royal Palace and the University Library were destroyed. Both buildings have been restored. At the north end of the square you will find the Athenee
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Calcuta-the most beautiful tourist place on earth

f3z10zg History of Calcutta Although the name Kalikata had been mentioned in the rent-roll of the Great Mughal emperor Akbar and also in Manasa-Mangal, to explore the history of Calcutta, we have to go back to the 17 th. century. It was in 1690....Job Charnock came to the bank of the river Hooghly (it's the part of the Ganges) and took the lease of the three villages- Sutanuti, Govind
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Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone who is touched by our business. Founded in 1886, Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce more than 230 beverage brands. Coca-Cola corporate headquarters are in Atlanta, with local operations in nearly 200 countries aroun
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Diseases

Dysentery e7g2gh This serious illness is caused by contaminated food or water and is characterized by severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus in the stool. There are two kinds of dysentery. Bacillary dysentery(shigellosis) is characterized by a high fever and rapid onset; headache, vomiting and stomach pains are also symptoms. It generally does not last longer than a week, but it is
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