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Coat of Arms Most people believe a coat of arms to be a shield of some sort that knights used in the middle ages to protect themselves in battle. In reality, a coat of arms consists of more than just a shield. There are actually five elements in a coat of arms: the shield, the crest, the helm, the wreath and the mantle or mantling. Each of these elements creates what is know as a coat of arms. While it is true that knights did indeed wear coats of arms during battle, the emblem was not only found

The Trench coat Mafia Opinion MANY FACTORS CAUSED OUTBURST OF VIOLENCE There is no single factor that caused the outburst of violence on 20th April 1999, in Littleton, Colorado. Blaming a single factor as the cause of the Columbine High School massacre is as ludicrous as a nation blaming an economic crisis on one person alone. There were many contributing factors that led to this massacre, and with that, an array of warning signs, all of which were ignored by most people. If people were searching

Judgment on a Past Time In reading the selection Dream of a Long Fur Coat, by Barbra Drews, I noticed that not all people view the world the same way. In this selection the author feels that animals that are trapped or raised in pins are being wrongly killed for the use of their fur. She justifies her reasons for feeling this way by over exaggerating the events that lead to the processing of fur. Barbra Drews clearly explains how iron traps, the most common traps used by trappers, do their part

Coats of arms were first used in the middle ages. People used them to identify other people. For example, if a baker opened a bakery they could use their coat of arms so people knew which family that bakery belonged to. However, you might want to make your own coat of arms if you are different than the rest of your family when you get older. My coat of arms accurately describes me based on the animals, helm, crest, and colors I used. The colors I chose on my coat of arms are silver/white, green

Jean Piaget: The Man Behind the Lab Coat Jean Piaget's legacy is one that has affected a wide disparity of disciplines. Commonly acknowledged as one of the foremost psychologists of the 20th century, certainly the premiere child developmental psychologist, Piaget preferred to be referred to as a genetic epistemologist. This is because he identified child psychology as being limited to merely the study of the child, whereas his main focus was the study of the origins, characteristics, and limitations

surname to create my coat of arms, but I didn’t think that it represented my family. My last name is derived from the name Matthew, meaning, ‘gift of God,’ but my family is not religious and I feel like the meaning makes us out to be something that we’re not. Embodying these respects were important to me and I felt responsible for finding the perfect way to portray my family. My family’s values such as intelligence, integrity, and determination were what helped me create my coat of arms. The color

My coat of arms is brimming with symbolism and pictures that are I value a great deal. Every single one of these values has a tremendous impact on me and me as a Canadian. A couple of these values include optimism, health, and passion. All these values are in my helmet. The helmet of my coat of arms is a plain, white and orange, tennis cap. It is a hat because hats are used to block out the sun, which then symbolizes caring about your well-being. Out of all plausible options, I chose the tennis

Insider's Choice for Election Analysis. Web. 13 Apr. 2011. . Rasmussen, Scott. "Election 2010: Indiana Senate - Rasmussen Reports™." Rasmussen Reports™: The Most Comprehensive Public Opinion Data Anywhere. 24 Oct. 2010. Web. 10 Apr. 2011. . "Sen. Daniel Coats [R-IN] - GovTrack.us." GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress. Web. 10 Apr. 2011. .

Essay: The Coat of Arms The South African Coat of Arms officially replaced South Africa’s previous Coat of Arms which had been in use since 1910. The new Coat of Arms was introduced to South Africa in 2000 on the 27th of April (www.wikipedia.org). The new Coat of Arms represented the beginning of a new and diverse South Africa. It was a way of symbolizing our heritage and recognising all cultures. The San people were included in the new Coat of Arms as they were considered the original inhabitants

For my Coat of Arms I have chosen the colors purple, black, yellow, and silver. The color purple represents wisdom, independence, creativity, and mystery. Wisdom is an attribute that my family possesses. They have the right words and advice to say at the right time. I’ve always seen things in a different light than most other people and I’ve had a eagerness to learn more and more about anything and everything. I chose black because it happens to be one of my favorite colors. It can represent power

ISO THANE EMA elastomeric membrane is a liquid applied coating based on urethane perpolymers which cure by reaction with atmospheric moisture to give a continuous film which is elastic. It contains leafing aluminium which gives execellent U.V. resistance. ISOTHANE EMA is a very high solids coating designed to give a high build film. It can be brush or spray applied (with airless spray equipment) but it has a higher viscosity than a conventional paint and should not be diluted. ISOTHANE EMA curves

government. He used symbolism to prove his points, and often risked exile by his own government for expressing such radical views. Many different objects in The Overcoat can be mirrored with the objects of true life. Everything from Akaky Akakyevitch's coat, to his administrator is used by Gogol to symbolize the situation of Russia during Gogol's time. In truth, the Russian government was against the free-thinking man, and so was against Gogol. Akaky himself is used as a symbol of the Russian people

The Evolution of Military Uniforms & its Impact on the Fashion World General George Washington assembled the first U.S. military uniform in 1776 (Salute to the Service – Military Uniforms). Based off of the British Army’s uniform of red, a contrast of blue uniforms was created and continues to impact the design. With the continuous influence of civilian fashion and different environments, the uniform is always changing. The uniforms within each branch can vary based on rank and occasion. Key factors

throwing it into the coat room. I noticed, however, one of the smaller boys named Tommy wasn't wearing a winter coat or hat. I thought that maybe his parents hadn't realized how cold it was out that morning. So I tried to push the idea out of my head so I could start the day, after all the Pledge of Allegiance had already begun. Later on at recess, I had told the children to get dressed to go outside. I held Tommy inside for a minute so that I could give him one of the coats that had been donated

restore or reinstitute an event before its catastrophic ending. It was a cold night, icy winds were blowing along 23rd Street, strollers were few; only a few drunkards and vagabonds who had found comfort in the canner of a doorway; their long, ragged coats wrapped around them because it had no buttons; holding themselves by the shoulders, they rocked while they chatted. A few found refuge in the remnants of a demolished building and had built a fire to warm themselves. They were standing with their

being a copier. The old coat is boring and so is Akaky Akakievich. His agenda is normally get up and go to work and then come back home and go to bed. The old coat is about to fall apart as is Akaky Akakievich. However, he is about to fall apart mentally the coat is falling apart physically. Akaky Akakievich is going to fall apart mentally due to the extreme amounts of teasing he endures at work from all of his colleagues. The new overcoat represents his new life. This new coat is shiny and polished

allows them to knock their pray off their feet; and a curved bushy tail, such as a fox. (Sled Dogs, 21-2). The Siberian Husky has two layers of fur; an under-coat and an outer-coat. The under-coat is designed to protect them from the rain and snow and keeps them warm in the winter, therefore, allowing them to be able to be sled dogs. The outer-coat is to protect them from stinging bugs, ticks, thorny bushes and ice. (Compton's). Some of the unusual behavioral traits that Huskies are known to have are

The Bengal Tiger The Bengal tiger is a carnivorous, mammal primarily from India. It lives in habitats such as the coniferous Himalayan Forest, the mangroves of the Sunderbans, the hills of the Indian Peninsula, or the forests of Rajasthan and Northern India. At one time Bengal tigers were scattered throughout Asia. Now they are generally found in India and some regions of Bangledesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. There is approximately 4,000 alive in the wild now, and about 300 are in captivity

rectangular skull. The likeness of the two canines is a result of their skulls being parallel to their snouts hence their resemblance and regal appearance. Furthermore, the majestic Great Dane has an astonishing smooth and glossy coat with short, flat, dense hair. The dog’s coat consists of various patterns including fawn (a golden colour with a black mask), blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular black patches over its body), brindle (fawn with irregular black streaks) and mantle (black and white

Harbor Seals Harbor seals are marine mammals that have spotted coats in a variety of shades from silver gray, black to dark brown. They reach 5 to 6 feet in length and weigh up to 300 pounds. Harbor seals are dimorphic, with the male being slightly larger than the female. They are true, or crawling seals, which means they have no external earflaps. True seals also have small flippers, and move on land by flopping along on their bellies. They breathe at the surface and hold their breath while