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On May 8, 1886, Doctor John Pemberton, pharmacist of Atlanta (Georgia), invented a new fizzy drink. He wanted to find an original and refreshing syrup. He developed a mixture including nut extract of cola, sugar, cafeine, the sheets of coke and a compound of vegetable extracts. On May 29, 1886, the first advertisement was published in «The Atlanta Journal". Coca Cola was present everywhere in the United States: in the theaters, stations, department stores and even in the open air. From 1886,

To begin with, I’ll describe the characteristics of the text entitled Human Possibilities which is an extract from the novel Gattaca written by Andrew Niccol in 1997. This novel became a movie (Gattaca) shortly after and become famous because it raises a very sensitive issue: the limits of scientific interference in what should remain a natural activity: procreation. This extract describes a scene that takes place in the future and involves a geneticist and his clients: a couple trying

A gun culture The excerpt understudy is an extract from the controversial book, published in 2000 and written by the American professor of colonial and legal history, Michael Bellesiles. The book was awarded the prestigious Bancroft Prize of Columbia University.. The theme of the extract is interesting since over the last several decades, the debate has been characterized by a political stalemate opposing advocates for an individual's right to own firearms relying on the Constitution and those

EXTRACT 6 THE ELECTRIC CHAIR Chapter 30 from p.239’Melvina was sweeping off…’ down to p.241’ she Felt sick already’. 1*INTRODUCE THE EXTRACT 1On the morning before Jefferson’s execution, a black truck with a gray tarpaulin cover drives into town. The townspeople are all struck by this strange truck which parks by the courthouse. The night before, Grant and Vivian drink at the Rainbow Club but find they cannot talk. Grant goes Home slightly drunk wishing he could sleep but not dream

Jules ferry: speech Before the french chamber of deputies (28 july 1885) 1) This text is an extract from the Jules ferry's speech the july, 28th 1885. Jules Ferry (1832-1893) was a lawyer, journalist and french politician . Became minister of State(public) education between 1879 to 1883, he created obligatory, free and laic primary school education. When he was President of the Council from 1880 to 1881 and 1883 to 1885,and then, he was at the head of the foreign affairs: at this time, the french

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Extract 6 Reverend Ambrose wants to talk to Grant about the importance of saving Jefferson’s soul. There are only three weeks left before the execution and he knows that Grant is the only one Jefferson will listen to. Grant says that he can’t prepare Jefferson for a “better world” after death because he doesn’t believe in it. Reverend Ambrose tells him that although he went to college, Grant is far from educated, he knows little about his own people and doesn’t even really know himself. In

« Dracula » , Bram Stoker (1897) This is an extract from the novel Dracula which was published in 1897. The author of this best-seller is Bram Stoker. This passage is an extract from Jonathan’s diary. It is a day-to-day record of his experience. The scene takes place before dawn and we don’t know which year it is. The only think we know is the day: the 8th of May. Besides, we know that this scene is located in Dracula’s castle, in Jonathan’s room. The main characters are Jonathan Hanker who

ed. Food antioxydants. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 1990 : 1-18. 6. Moure A, Cruz JM, Franco D, et al. Natural antioxidants from residual sources. Food Chem 2001 ; 72 : 45-171. 7. Krings U, El-Saharty YS, El-Zeany BA, et al. Antioxidant activity of some extracts from roasted wheat germ. Food Chem 2000 ; 71 : 91-5. 8. Pryor WA, Cornicelli JA, Devall LJ, et al. A rapid screening test to determine the antioxidants potencies of natural and synthetic antioxydants. J Org Chem 1993 ; 58 : 3521-32. 9. McDonald RE

where he meets a girl named Hilary. They also meet Heater, Eleanor's "protector", who wants to beat up Karim because he hates him, but the girl and he are able to run away. P. 226-227, 'I wanted another...where to begin.' We can divise this extract in 3 parts: The first part talks about Karim's break with Eleanor, his first real love story ending. He realized fidelity is one of the most important thing in love, he broke with her because she cheated on him with Pyke. Nevertheless Karim doesn't