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  • “Is there a democratic deficit in the EU?”

    “Is there a democratic deficit in the EU?”

    “Is there a democratic deficit in the EU?” A democratic deficit occurs when ostensibly democratic organizations or institutions fall short of fulfilling the principles of democracy in their practices or operation where representative and linked parliamentary integrity becomes widely discussed. In the EU’s case it is the governance that lacks democratic legitimacy. The democratic legitimacy comes from the European Commission and the European Parliament. The term” democratic deficit” was first used in 1977 by the

    867 Mots / 4 Pages
  • What is the nature of the link cost/contribution of the culture, economic difficulties and luxury ?

    What is the nature of the link cost/contribution of the culture, economic difficulties and luxury ?

    Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from social habits and arts. Culture appears to have become key in our interconnected world. However, in a period of economic crisis, following cultural habits can be costfull to people. Thereby, what is the nature of the link cost/contribution of the culture, economic difficulties and luxury ? In period of economic crisis, Culture can be considered as a luxury :

    335 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The writer in his time

    The writer in his time

    During the sequence wich entitled « this writer in his time » we studied plays, more particularly The Crucible and Clockwork Orange. We go to see how every authors denounce his time and in which it is effective. The Crucible is a play written by Arthur Miller in 1953 ; in answer to the anti-communist hysteria created by the Committee of the anti-American activities. The story takes place in Massachussets during a dark time when took place

    335 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The colonial period : Revolution for independence over the 17th and 18th centuries.

    The colonial period : Revolution for independence over the 17th and 18th centuries.

    Recall of history The colonial period : Revolution for independence over the 17th and 18th centuries. Indeed, there were lots of immigrants for different reasons. Some of them were starving, they needed money, they were persecuted in their country so there was also political reasons → they settled in the USA and this first period of colonization had european origins (période de colonisation d’origine Européenne). Immigrants settled in colony, and at the beginning of the

    6 829 Mots / 28 Pages
  • Idée de progrès: How can indigenous people adapt to the modern world ? And Is it a good thing to keep their traditions alive ?

    Idée de progrès: How can indigenous people adapt to the modern world ? And Is it a good thing to keep their traditions alive ?

    I’m going to talk about The idea of progress. To begin with, I’d like to state a definition of progress. Progress is the idea that the world and the society can evolve positively in therms of sciences, technology, modernization, living condition, etc. However, the idea of progress is still debate between those who consider that it’s beneficial and those for whom it’s harmful. Now I propose that we look at our sequence and its

    453 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The end of the lady or the tiger

    The end of the lady or the tiger

    The princess was silently smiling, is it because she chose to kill her lover? Give up on him? The youth was surprised to see the princess smile; it seemed to him that she chose the right door. He expected a lady, but he saw a tiger. He could not believe his eyes!!! How could the princess be so cruel so possessive??? He moved back while looking at her eyes that were mixed with opposed feelings.

    292 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Notion Myths and Heroes, the American Dream.

    Notion Myths and Heroes, the American Dream.

    Myths and heroes The american dream is the concept that everybody has the same chances to climb up the social ladder, no matter where he starts from. Indeed, it emplies that everybody, with hard work can go from rags to riches. I have chosen to talk about the american dream through the notion of Myths and Heroes. First of all, let’s define it. A hero is a person admired for his or her achievements, noble

    653 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The debaters

    The debaters

    THE DEBATERS Nous sommes un groupe de jeunes, soucieux de l'avenir de notre pays, de notre nation, de notre continent. Nos hommes politiques utilisent et usent nos patrimoines à des fins politiques, nos droits ne sont pas exécutés tels qu'ils se devraient, notre avis ne compte plus, nos idées sont mises au second plan. Alors nous avons décidé de cesser de penser. Il est temps pour nous d'agir. Ils ont l'aisance de dire que l'avenir

    500 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The impact of integration policies on actual integration of migrants.

    The impact of integration policies on actual integration of migrants.

    Justine Caro Due on May the 8th MEMO – Sociology of Immigration, Ethnicity and Race (Spring 2016) The impact of integration policies on actual integration of migrants in France and Germany Introduction: According to the Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX), France is ranked as the 17th country where migrants are best integrated with a score of 54 out of 100 whereas Germany is ranked as the 10th best country with a score of 61. The

    2 790 Mots / 12 Pages
  • Environmental Emergencies: Firstly we will see the types and causes of pollution and secondly we will see the consequences of pollution and finally we will look how to fight pollution ?

    Environmental Emergencies: Firstly we will see the types and causes of pollution and secondly we will see the consequences of pollution and finally we will look how to fight pollution ?

    Environmental Emergencies Firstly we will see the types and causes of pollution and secondly we will see the consequences of pollution and finally we will look how to fight pollution ? PARTY I First of all, we will see the atmospheric pollution. The atmospheric pollution has harmful effects on human health and the environment. There are two types of air pollution. The pollution bound to the human activity (car, industry, heating) and the natural pollution

    351 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Le thème du rêve dans Les Mains libres, Man Ray, Paul Eluard.

    Le thème du rêve dans Les Mains libres, Man Ray, Paul Eluard.

    Intro : Le thème du rêve est très présent dans le recueil de poèmes et dessins Les Mains libres. Man Ray et Paul Éluard l'évoquent tous deux à de nombreuses reprises, mais ils ne l'abordent pas de la même manière. Le rêve provient en effet de sources d'inspirations très variées, mais il est aussi un des thèmes phares du surréalisme. On peut alors se demander en quoi ces voies d'inspirations diffèrent, et quels sont les

    1 807 Mots / 8 Pages
  • How to unlock Galactus from a clean save game for the PS3.

    How to unlock Galactus from a clean save game for the PS3.

    I show how to unlock Galactus from a clean save game for the PS3. I don't have a 360. If the 360 has a cheat program like bruteforce do the same thing I did in the video and use a cheat that (UNLOCKS ALL CHARACTERS). I recommend in game to make the 3 reserve units have Costume 2 and Assist Beta/2 for all characters. It doesn't matter who the characters are, it just makes it

    536 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Anglais, the US Constitution.

    Anglais, the US Constitution.

    Document 1A Jeudi 22/09 This is about the US Constitution 5 keys concept everyone should know. 90% of today’s Americains have never had heard what you are about hear. In the late 1700s, 90% of Americains had a basic understanding of the concepts in this web seminar. Thomas Jefferson is the first president of United States and also one of the author of the Declaration of Independance. He wrote « the price of freedom is

    737 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The killer revenge, Anne Steve

    The killer revenge, Anne Steve

    WHICH ONE WILL SURVIVE ? Horia was only 7 when her mother died . She was a beautiful and smart woman . A young man, who was in love with her killed this incredible mother because she doesn't want to broke up with her husband . Since this moment, Horia came to her mother's grave to talk to her every week . Their relation was really fusional . There was a strange atmosphere since the

    284 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Forensic Biology, the Toxicology Laboratory, Firearms and Toolmarks, the Medical examiner and CSI ethics.

    Forensic Biology, the Toxicology Laboratory, Firearms and Toolmarks, the Medical examiner and CSI ethics.

    Forensics In this report, I will tell you about Forensic Biology, the Toxicology Laboratory, Firearms and Toolmarks, the Medical examiner and CSI ethics. Then, I will tell which job is the most and least interesting for me and why. Forensic Biology First, we learn about DNA. All biological samples contain deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is a “blueprint” for making an entire person. It contains all the information that makes us unique individuals. Biological samples like

    2 065 Mots / 9 Pages
  • Essay, Anglais, exemple.The thieves' christmas eve.

    Essay, Anglais, exemple.The thieves' christmas eve.

    THE THIEVES’ CHRISTMAS EVE We are in an old mansion located in the Canada’s mountains. This place is the secret den of three reputed thieves. This gang is composed of a leader named Barth and his accomplices named Joe and Dick. Barth is very advanced in hold-up, he had stolen more than twenty banks. But he is scornful and sometimes violent, he hates to share booty with his accomplices. Joe and Dick are friends since

    567 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Notion Spaces and exchanges: Why did people immigrate to the USA through the centuries ?

    Notion Spaces and exchanges: Why did people immigrate to the USA through the centuries ?

    Today , we're going to talk about the notion Spaces and Exchanges so, to introduce the topic , I'm going to give a definition : An exchange is the act of giving or receiving something in substitution for something else. Today , these exchanges can take several forms such as economis exchanges (work exchanges, exchange of goods, trading across borders) , they can be cultural exchanges ( exchange of ideas, information, education) or they can

    1 046 Mots / 5 Pages
  • The Odyssey, Homère.

    The Odyssey, Homère.

    The Odyssey Outline 1. Introduction, Book I, lines 1-94 1. Telemachy, Book I, 95 - Book IV 1. Kalypso’s island, Book V 1. Land of the Phaiakians, Book VI - Book XIII • Odysseus reveals his name & tells his story to Alkinoös, the king of the Phaiakians (p. 137 = Book IX, 19-36) • Odysseus’s journey (p. 138-201 = Book VI –Book XIII, 115) 1. Ilion = Troy, from there the wind drove him

    471 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Places and forms of power: What is the power of the press and what relations it will maintain with its readers?

    Places and forms of power: What is the power of the press and what relations it will maintain with its readers?

    We studied the topic of "places and forms of power" that talks about the different types of power, we have focused on the press and the power which can have. For this we will first study the major newspapers that exists in British then we will comment the danger is the internet to the press and we would end up studying what a journalist he has the power and influence among the population. What is

    479 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The idea of progress: Has progress been enough important in India to considerate that it is now a contemporary and progressive country?

    The idea of progress: Has progress been enough important in India to considerate that it is now a contemporary and progressive country?

    INTRODUCTION The notion I am going to talk about is « The Idea of Progress ». So, the Idea of Progress can be defined as an improvement, a development or a change. It can be a technical, scientific or social advance which contributes to making the world a better place. This was the definition but to really understand this notion I will take as example: the situation of India, which has been a British

    437 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The idea of progress, is progress always positive?

    The idea of progress, is progress always positive?

    Is progress always positive ? I am going to talk about the notion of the idea of progress First of all I would like to give a definition of the idea of progress which can be a Technological, Scientific, or social Progress or again an advance in communication this can be defined by an improvement or a development. In order to illustrate this notion, I have chosen 2 documents: Gattaca, an extract from the movie

    555 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Resume "Just the end of the world".

    Resume "Just the end of the world".

    TOPIC 2 : THE PROJECT : We’ve been asked to do an English project, which requires us to listen, speak and write in English. I will not really speak, with my project, but there it is. My project is a film critique about the movie “Juste la fin du monde” is a 2016 Canadian-French drama film written, edited and directed by Xavier Dolan. (“It’s only the End of the World” English title). The movie is

    764 Mots / 4 Pages
  • The British Empire.

    The British Empire.

    The British Empire : It was at its maximum size in the 1920’s. They regroup 1/6 of the global population, it’s remaining until 1945. In 1947 India becomes independence (Joyaux de la courrone) and in the 60’s Britain is going to lose his colonies in Africa. The British colonial adventure was mainly started because of commercial reason: Trade. There is role ideological frame for the British empire and the east Indian company is a perfect

    801 Mots / 4 Pages
  • The Metamorphosis' analysis.

    The Metamorphosis' analysis.

    Schneider Ambre Schneider ENC 1101- Professor Hettich The Metamorphosis’ Analysis: Gregory’s desire to the escape from social expectations Gregor suffers from his job, which consists of a salesman who needs to travel a lot. Gregor is the model son, since he is the only one who provides for the family, with a job that allows his family to live quite comfortably, in a nice apartment. Thus, Gregor draws satisfaction and pride in knowing how important

    443 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Is the UK still a United Kingdom?

    Is the UK still a United Kingdom?

    Subject: Is the UK still a United Kingdom? INTRODUCTION: « The British empire has advanced to a new conception of autonomy and freedom, to the idea of a system of British nations, each freely ordering its own individual life, but bound together in unity by allegiance to one Crown, and co-operating in all that concerns the common weal » This quote from Georges 6, the King of UK from 1936 until 1952, shows the particularity

    1 365 Mots / 6 Pages