Good afternoon. Please write an essay with full citations on one of the following topics: f) Please compare the Sampson-Schley controversy, the Beatty-Jellicoe controversy of the Battle of Jutland, and the controversy between Kinkaid and Halsey over Bull's Run at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Sampson-Schley controversy, the Beatty-Jellicoe controversy of the Battle of Jutland, and the controversy between Kinkaid and Halsey over Bull's Run at the Battle of Leyte Gulf are three examples of naval disputes that arose from different interpretations of command responsibility, tactical decisions, and operational outcomes in major naval engagements. In this essay, I will compare and contrast these three controversies in terms of their causes, consequences, and resolutions. The Sampson-Schley controversy was a dispute between two American naval commanders, Rear Admiral William T. Sampson and Commodore Winfield Scott Schley, over who deserved credit for the victory over the Spanish flee...
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One of the key factors that influenced the outcome of the American Revolutionary War was the British strategy of dividing and conquering the colonies. The main architects of this strategy were General John Burgoyne and General Henry Clinton, who had different views on how to achieve this goal. Burgoyne favored a direct and aggressive approach, while Clinton preferred a more cautious and flexible one. In this essay, I will examine how the war might have turned out differently if either Burgoyne or Clinton had had control of British strategy during the conflict. Burgoyne's plan was to lead an army from Canada southward along the Hudson River, cutting off New England from the rest of the colonies. He hoped to meet up with another army under Clinton, who was supposed to advance northward from New York City. However, Clinton was reluctant to abandon his base and expose himself to a possible attack from Washington's army. He also had orders from London to send troops to the south, w...
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Good afternoon. Please write an essay with full citations on one of the following topics: a) Please write a report on the following article: "America's Birds Are Under Siege." The article "America's Birds Are Under Siege" by USA Today reports on the alarming decline and extinction risk of many bird species in the United States. The article cites various factors that threaten the survival of birds, such as habitat loss, disease, climate change and human interference. The article also provides a list of some of the most endangered and at-risk birds in the country, such as the California condor, the whooping crane and the island scrub-jay. The article emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect and restore the bird populations and their habitats. The main purpose of the article is to inform and raise awareness about the plight of America's birds and to urge action from the public and policymakers to save them. The article uses a combination of ...
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One possible essay topic is: How well would a Sprint missile work against the Wraith from Stargate Atlantis? How well would their hive ships, cruisers and darts do against it? The Sprint missile was a two-stage, solid-fuel anti-ballistic missile (ABM) used by the United States Army from 1975-1976. It was designed to intercept incoming reentry vehicles (RVs) after they had descended below an altitude of about 60 kilometres (37 mi), where the thickening air stripped away any decoys or radar reflectors and exposed the RV to observation by radar. The Sprint missile had a W66 enhanced-radiation thermonuclear warhead and could reach a speed of Mach 10 (12,300 km/h; 7,610 mph) in 5 seconds. Such a high velocity at relatively low altitudes created skin temperatures up to 6,200 °F (3,427 °C), requiring an ablative shield to dissipate the heat. The high temperature also caused a plasma to form around the missile, requiring extremely powerful radio signals to reach it for guidance. The Wrait...
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Good evening. Please write an essay with full citations on one of the following topics: c) Please write a report on the following article: "Alien-like Comb Jellies Have A Nervous System Like Nothing Ever Seen Before." Report: Comb jellies, or ctenophores, are marine animals that belong to a phylum of around 200 species. They are characterized by their transparent or translucent bodies, their eight rows of cilia that resemble combs, and their bioluminescence. They are also known for their peculiar nervous system, which differs from that of any other animal. The nervous system of most animals consists of neurons that communicate with each other through synapses, which are gaps where neurotransmitters are released. However, comb jellies have a different way of connecting their neurons. Within their nerve net, which is a web-like network of neurons that spans their body, some neurons are fused together, forming a structure called a syncytium. This means that the cell bodies and ...
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Please write a report on the article "The Best Movies on Netflix Canada Right Now" by Kevin Ritchie, Norman Wilner and 1 more, published on NOW Toronto on February 1, 2022. The article provides a list of 50 movies that are currently available to watch on Netflix Canada, ranging from recent favourites to overlooked classics and essential titles. The authors update the list regularly as titles leave and join the streaming service. The article aims to help viewers who are overwhelmed by the near-infinite choice of entertainment on Netflix and want some recommendations from critics. The article covers various genres and styles of movies, such as comedy, drama, horror, documentary, romance, action and animation. Some of the movies are critically acclaimed and award-winning, such as Get Out, The Social Network and Amazing Grace. Some are cult classics or hidden gems, such as The 40-Year-Old Version, Atlantics and The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography. Some are popular bl...
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Please write an essay with full citations on one of the following topics: a) Does Iroquois history support the idea that matriarchal societies are just as warlike as egalitarian and patriarchal ones? Why or why not? One possible essay is: The Iroquois Confederacy was a powerful alliance of six Native American nations that dominated the northeastern region of North America for centuries. The Iroquois society was organized along matrilineal lines, meaning that descent and inheritance were traced through the mother's clan. Women had significant roles in political, economic, and religious affairs, and could influence decisions on war and peace. However, does this mean that the Iroquois were less warlike than other societies with different gender structures? Some scholars have argued that matriarchal societies are more peaceful and cooperative than patriarchal ones, because women are more nurturing and less aggressive than men. They claim that the Iroquois were an example of a matriarc...
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How accurate is the movie "Five Days of War?" The movie "Five Days of War" is a 2011 action film directed by Renny Harlin and financed by the Georgian government. It depicts the 2008 Russo-Georgian War and the experiences of two American journalists who witness and document the atrocities committed by Russian troops and irregulars in Georgia. The movie claims to be based on real events and features interviews with Georgian civilians who lost their loved ones in the conflict. However, the movie has been criticized for being a biased and inaccurate portrayal of the war, which was much more complex and nuanced than the film suggests. The movie ignores the role of Georgia in provoking the war by attacking South Ossetia, a breakaway region that sought independence from Georgia and was supported by Russia. The movie also exaggerates the extent and nature of Russian atrocities, while depicting Georgian forces and civilians as innocent victims. The movie has been accused o...
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In this essay, I will explore the origin and meaning of one of the most popular slang words on the internet: pog. Pog is a term that can be used as an adjective, an interjection, or a verb to express excitement, admiration, or surprise. The word pog has a long and fascinating history that traces back to a game of flipping cardboard disks in Hawaii. The game of pogs originated from a Japanese game called menko, which involved flipping over cards with different designs. Menko was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants in the 1800s. In the early 20th century, Hawaiian children adapted the game to use cardboard inserts from milk bottle caps. They called these caps pogs, after the acronym for a popular juice blend made of passion fruit, orange, and guava. The juice was produced by Haleakala Dairy, which also distributed the caps as promotional items. The game of pogs became a huge craze in the 1990s, when a teacher named Blossom Galbiso introduced it to her students. The game spread ...
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The Battle of Pavan Khind was a heroic last stand by a small group of Maratha warriors against a much larger army of the Bijapur Sultanate in 1660. The battle took place at a narrow mountain pass near the fort of Vishalgad, where the Maratha leader Shivaji had taken refuge after escaping from the siege of Panhala by Siddi Masud, an Abyssinian general of Bijapur. The Marathas were outnumbered by more than 30 to 1, but they fought valiantly to delay the enemy and allow Shivaji to reach Vishalgad safely. The battle is remembered for the sacrifice of Baji Prabhu Deshpande, one of Shivaji's most loyal and brave commanders, who led the rear guard action and died on the battlefield after hearing the signal of Shivaji's arrival at Vishalgad. The Battle of Pavan Khind is an example of a rearguard last stand, a military tactic in which a small force stays behind to confront a pursuing enemy while the main body retreats to a secure position. Such battles are often seen as heroic and insp...
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How valid were predictions of peak oil in 2008 and where did they go wrong (or did they)? Peak oil is the hypothetical point in time when the maximum rate of global oil production is reached, after which it is argued that production will begin an irreversible decline. The concept was popularized by M. King Hubbert, who predicted that U.S. oil production would peak around 1970 and that global oil production would peak around 2000. In 1998, two petroleum geologists, Colin Campbell and Jean Laherrère, updated Hubbert's predictions using a bell-shaped curve model and estimated that global oil production would peak around 2004-2005. However, these predictions proved to be premature, as world oil production continued to grow and reached a new high in 2018. What factors contributed to the failure of peak oil predictions and what are the implications for the future of oil supply and demand? One of the main reasons why peak oil predictions were inaccurate was the underestimation of unconve...