One Last History

because of their strong polymorphism. In an attempt to propose a phylogenetic hypothesis for species within the complex, Pitts et al. [5] revisited the morphological characters as originally proposed by Trager [6] and added new ones, including the use of head setae of last-instar larvae. Of the fire ant species analysed in his study, there are published larval descriptions only for S. invicta and S. geminata [7–9]. The fire ant Solenopsis saevissima Smith is widespread and common…

new Civil Code in 2002. This Essay focuses on the 2002 Code’s impact on the way jurists and courts understand the concept, especially with respect to the social function of property. This Essay is divided into four parts. Part I presents a brief history of Brazilian property law, Part II discusses the social function of property as a legal principle, Part III discusses it as a structural element of property, and Part IV discusses it as a structural element of rights. * J.D., LL.M.,…

What? Really? Didn’t you hear about what has been happening there these last years? PP – No. PS – Neither have I. JP – Really? Since they built the factory there, the water has become hugely contaminated with all the toxic chemical waste. PP – Those cursed factories! Destroying such a beautiful lake with all that waste. PS – Well to be fair and honest you can’t just blame the factories. Industrial waste is one of the many kinds of toxic waste. Take those huge animal farms…

LENI RIEFENSTAHL Carolina Quirino (a) Describe the major influences that led to the rise to prominence of your chosen personality in his/her nation’s history. Helene Bertha Amalie Riefenstahl was born in 1902 in Berlin. She had a sheltered middle-class upbringing, where her father Alfred was a very successful business man. Leni and her brother, Heinz, grew up in a very strict regime; their father was very controlling and conservative. Her mother Bertha, on the other side, was…

have a genuine, demonstrable interest in how the City works? ― Often the most important differentiator for interviewers  General reading ― How the City is structured • “All you need to know about the City” (Chris Stokes) ― Recent economic history • “Too Big to Fail” (Andrew Ross Sorkin) • “The Big Short” (Michael Lewis) • “The End of Wall Street” (Roger Lowenstein) • “All the Devils are Here” (Bethany McLean) ― Historic perspective • “Liar’s Poker” (Michael Lewis) •…

group called Alcoholics Unanimous. If you do not fancy a drink, call one of the members who will persuade him" Richard Harris, actor Irish history is rich in myths and legends, from romantic tales of warriors to ancient saints to fairy lore, the Celtic myths are the heart of Irish culture. Some of the most famous tales center around the Children of Lir who were turned into swans by their stepmother, the great warrior Cú Chulainn. One of the great Celtic heroes, Finn McCool, who gained…

theoretical elements for the reconstruction of a history of relations and their structures, seen through Brazilian literature, by one of the most outstanding men of letters of the early 20th Century. Brazilian Soccer Literature The literature about soccer history in Brazil, qualitatively does not allow deep analysis references, because publications in the course of the early 20th Century up to the 1970’s, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and history few contributions were given…

infectious emergency department complaining of a 3-months history of low-intensity headache. Initially, it was on the occipital region, oppressive and intermittent. Over the past week it had become generalized, continue and more intense, followed by persistent dysphagia and epigastric pain impairing her normal daily activity. Nausea and vomiting were frequent during the last twenty-four hours. She denied, fever and weight loss. The patient had a history of hypertension, taking regularly…

LENI RIEFENSTAHL Carolina Quirino (a) Describe the major influences that led to the rise to prominence of your chosen personality in his/her nation’s history. Helene Bertha Amalie Riefenstahl was born in 1902 in Berlin. She had a sheltered middle-class upbringing, where her father Alfred was a very successful business man. Leni and her brother, Heinz, grew up in a very strict regime; their father was very controlling and conservative. Her mother Bertha, on the other side, was…

In some aspects this old car still outperforms us, and we can learn valuable lessons from its past to avoid future mistakes and improve current practices. Ó 2009 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Keywords: design practice, automotive design, design history, customization, product development M Corresponding author: Fabrice Alizon fabrice.alizon@gmail. com any of today’s industries target platform-based products tailored to customers’ needs through derivative products. This…