... the beginning of 1960s the Republic of Ireland started fast development in all spheres. In 1973 Ireland joined the European Economic Community. Violence in Northern Ireland intensified. The IRA was active again, as were unionist paramilitary groups. Relations between Ireland and Britain were strained. Early 1980s - Ireland faced severe economic problems, with rising debt and unemployment. Three elections were held ... not collapse, but at the time it was feared that it could start a domino effect. Within Northern Ireland, the Stormont government was concerned that Eire might be thinking...

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... created. This reduced the politicisation of appointments in which the prime minister would previously appoint judges to their posts. This reform has made the judiciary more independent and therefore increasingly active in protecting rights. This is represented by the increase in criticism by judges of government. For example LCJ Wolff stated government is turning into a police state with the introduction of ... DNA retention and ID cards. The judiciary has become much more active and therefore put more emphasis into checking government power. In 1999, the Labour government reformed the ...

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... upgrade. Sky also demonstrated organization, since its members effectively determined what needed to be done to solve the problem. Like ONDigital, Sky realized that the UK gov must take the active role in resolving the issue, as Sky attempted to convince the gov to aid the situation as soon as possible. Finally, Sky exhibited leadership with its motivation to take a leading ... so, Parliament must take a serious stand on the issue and motivate itself to promote public awareness of the benefits of converting to digital TV. If Parliament fails to play an "active" role, results for the tel...

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... disarmament and the cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date. According to the Nuclear Posture Review, the United States will honor the SORT Treaty and reduce its active nuclear stockpile, currently numbering over 10,000, to between 1700 and 2200 nuclear warheads by the year 2012. However, this is deceptive because this same document proclaims that thousands of ... as START II and the Moscow Treaty as well. Furthermore, the Nuclear Posture Review calls for a "New Triad- consisting of Offensive strike systems (both nuclear and non-nuclear); Defenses (both active and passive); ...

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... of racial discrimination regarding housing, employment and education. The British Council is perhaps the most single important body in Britain that works in promoting a multi-cultural identity. It has been active since 1937, promoting relationships with world-wide in all aspects, cultural and educational. A quote from the WBG sums it up in this manner: "The British Council has succeeded in forging ... were blamed for riots in northern towns. The government's plans for a new nationality and immigration legislation, including a possible citizenship test, sparked new controversy. The much ...

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... whether or not there should be authorized military action. The US Secretary of State showed his disapproval to Iraq´s "disarmament efforts". He thought it had not been an active and voluntary co-operation as repeatedly expressed in the resolutions. By contrast, France argued there was significant evidence of real disarmament and that Iraq was surely now less of a threat ... ...

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... 134,000, Labour 190,000 and Liberal Democrats only 44,000. However these figures are questionable as although the parties may have this many official members, their may be other "active" members who have not officially signed up but who participate on a daily basis in the running of political parties and taking part in the various elections and other campaigns. Despite ... ...

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... whites had also influenced their changes in identity. In this passage, protagonist Tayo tells about how Native Americans were identified by the outside world while they were enlisted and in active duty, "White women never looked at me until I put on that uniform, and then by God I was a U.S. Marine and they came crowding around."(Silko, 37) It is evident ... ...

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... for meeting the needs of the population today and in the future (Krashen, 2007; "Research Section," 2007; Thomas & Collier, 2002). On the other hand, English Only advocates continue to be active. They look at U.S. Census Bureau reports showing that there are 322 languages spoken in the United States, and they say what is needed is a common language for communication among peoples ... ...

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... practices as monopolies, criminal organizations and unnecessary regulations. Also over 2.5 million workplaces were created, the choice of the goods and services increased and the prices reduced. 2. International business development The active development of international businesses begun in early 90th, at the same time when EU finally established Single Market. This was not a coincidence as elimination of all barriers caused this fast ... ...

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... one hundred delegations around the world. The EU is also the largest donor of the humanitarian aid to the victims of the conflict in former Yugoslavia and has played an active role in the mediation effort. My opinion on the future of the European Union is mixed. I believe that the European Union is a great confederation. I believe that the European Union is ... ...

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... given inadequate food rations, and medical attention. Due to close proximity and extreme over crowding, many children and women died of disease. Some accounts dictate that woman whose husbands were active in the guerrilla attacks was given less food and more harsh treatment. Politicians such as Lloyd George denounced the carnage in South Africa. The Boer War proved to be controversial ... ...

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... ." London, even then, was the focus of growth. It was the leading center of economic activity, and dominated the rest of the nation. More than 160 trades and crafts were active in the city at that time, in approximately the following proportions: 25 percent in clothing; 10 percent in leather (shoemaking, cobbling, glovemaking); 10 percent in metal working; 5.6 percent in the ... ...

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... the Caribbean economy is reliant on the banana market. If the banana regime collapses there will be a serious knock-on effect for the whole of the Caribbean. There are numerous active campaigns calling for the WTO to look again at its ruling and provide support for these fragile economies. In 1998 Caribbean banana producers began selling their bananas as 'fair-trade ... ...

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... majority of plutonium held in Britain is now surplus to any conceivable civil or military requirement. It is a waste, and has to be dealt with as such. To become more active abroad, particularly in co-operation with the US and European allies, in the search for new policy and diplomatic solutions to the problems that currently beset this vital area of ... ...

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... government services in an assortment of languages. The immigrants are expected to assimilate to their culture in part by learning the language of the given country so that they are active, productive citizens. Some of the countries that do have an official language(s) are Denmark, Canada, Algeria, etc. So it seems other cultures seem to understand this concept and are not ... ...

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... , 2003: 138) Many potential participants may deny to attend training programs because the label of "diversity" which means the "minority". (Zhu & Kleiner, 2000: 6 sited in Hemphill and Haines, 1997) Certain active and positive mainority people may spend enormous effort to demonstrate the ability and compliance to perform jobs successfully. "Diversity programs" often means negative to those people. Lack of evaluation of ... ...

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... check on voting irregularity was that, as a general rule, people were obliged to present themselves in person at a polling station if they wished to vote. At the same time such active participation instilled a basic respect for democracy, which no amount of classes on civic responsibility can do, and which filling in a form at the kitchen table certainly will not do. There ... ...

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... or she be given preferential treatment just based on his or her background. In order to discuss affirmative action, it needs to be defined first. Affirmative action policies required that active measures be taken to ensure that blacks and other minorities enjoyed the same opportunities for promotions, salary increases, career advancement, school admissions, scholarships, and financial aid that had been exclusive ... ...

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... the residents who are otherwise limited, to seek out better employment opportunities. The proposed corridor follows an abandoned rail line in the southern portion of the corridor, and runs within active Amtrak right-of-way in the northern portion of the corridor. A total of 12 transit stations (including Union Station in downtown Hartford) would serve the users of this corridor. New ... ...

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... but to the ear of the listener." There are no props, no sets and no costumes to interfere. The words are the most important thing. A successful radio drama requires an active collaboration between the writer and the listener. The writer of a radio drama must engage with the listener and their imagination and because there are no visual distractions, the audience becomes ... ...

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... imagination, hindering them from being able to interact with other children. But perhaps the worse consequence of television on children is that it enables children to be not as physically active as they should be. According to many medical studies, in today's world we have more and more children becoming overweight, and I believe that comes from children doing nothing but watching ... ...

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