Through such people as Nikola Tesla, Galileo Ferraris, Oliver Heaviside, Thomas Edison, Ottó Bláthy, Ányos Jedlik, Sir Charles Parsons, Joseph Swan, George Westinghouse, Ernst Werner von Siemens, Alexander Graham Bell and Lord Kelvin, electricity was turned from a scientific curiosity into an essential tool for modern life, becoming a driving force for the Second Industrial Revolution.

Through bribes, diplomacy, and manipulation of weak native rulers, the company prospered in India, where it became the most powerful political force, and outrivaled its Portuguese, and French competitors.

Through the policy of democratic centralism, the communist party is the supreme political institution of the Marxist-Leninist state and is the prime legal force of societal organisation.

In December 2009, a 96-page report titled Human Rights in Ethiopia: Through the Eyes of the Oromo Diaspora, compiled by the Advocates for Human Rights, documented human rights violations against the Oromo in Ethiopia under three successive regimes: the Abyssinian Empire under Haile Selassie, the Marxist Derg and the current Ethiopian government of the Ethiopian People ’ s Revolutionary Democratic Front ( EPRDF ), dominated by members of the Tigray People ’ s Liberation Front ( TPLF ) and which was accused to have arrested approximately 20, 000 suspected OLF members, to have driven most OLF leadership into exile, and to have effectively neutralized the OLF as a political force in Ethiopia.

Through the magnetic forces that this system achieves, a force is exerted on the projectile moving it down the rail.

Through the media and the works of FSLN leaders such as Carlos Fonseca, the life and times of Augusto César Sandino became the unique symbol of this revolutionary force in Nicaragua.

Stanley wrote in Through the Dark Continent that " the savage only respects force, power, boldness, and decision.

Through a mock execution, the Coast Guardsmen force the killers to confess to the crime.

* Through the peace treaty of Apamea ( in Phrygia ), the Romans force the Seleucid king, Antiochus III, to surrender all his Greek and Anatolian possessions as far east as the Taurus Mountains, to pay 15, 000 talents over a period of 12 years and to surrender to Rome the former Carthaginian general Hannibal, his elephants and his fleet, and furnish hostages, including the king's eldest son, Demetrius.

Through years of work and the force of his own unique personality, the slaves ' situation slowly improved.

Through the 1950s and later, the city's musicians were an integral creative force in blues, rock and roll and jazz.

Through its five squadrons, the group remains a key facet of The United States ' deterrent force.

Through the army, the Rurales — a paramilitary force that kept order in the countryside — and gangs of thugs, Diaz frightened people into voting for him.

Through journalism and sheer force of personality, Loud remained active in many cultural scenes throughout most of his adult life, giving occasional lectures on the impact of An American Family on American society at colleges around the country.

Through the years however broadcast networks have chosen to start it within Saturday morning as a live broadcast, and force due to timeslot issues Saturday morning programming in the western part of the nation to be carried in other timeslots.

Through this extreme change in the character of Sue, Hardy shows Christianity as an extraordinarily powerful social force that is capable of causing a seemingly independent-minded woman like Sue to be self-immolating and sexually repressed.

Through " Rocks and Shoals ", Deep Space Nine also revisits themes of the war conduct as Sisko considers the morality of ambushing soldiers whom superiors have forsaken, only for events to force his hand.

Through tribute collections and polo y servicio or rendering of force labor, the Franciscans constructed churches, convents, parochial schools and tribunals.

Through his Alter power, " Mad Script ", Unkei can read the inner depths of emotions in one's mind and spirit, then force them to act according to the scripts he writes.

Through the 1960s Stalham suffered from a reduction of the agricultural labour force as a result of improvements in agricultural technology.

Through 1986, the National Hurricane Center used the term gale to refer to winds of tropical force for coastal areas, between and.

Through its displays, exhibitions and outreach programmes the Museum also explores our current relationship with the sea and the future of the sea as an environmental force and resource.

Through Hugo's sketchy description, we learn only the following: that the boot is " a heavy block of oak and ironwork " that completely encloses the naked foot ; that the device is tightened by a screw ; that the torture is so cruel that a single turn of the screw elicits bloodcurdling screams from the prisoner ; and that foot-squeezing is such an effective torture that it is the first choice to force a murder confession.

" Through the media, money is turned into force — the more spent, the more intense its influence.

Through these work projects, Corps Members develop a strong work ethic, strengthen their leadership skills, and learn how to take personal responsibility for their actions.

Through this, a strong belief was placed in the idealism of whomever used mojo, creating a spiritual trust in the magic itself.

The tendency toward authorial self-reference begun in Stranger in a Strange Land and Time Enough for Love becomes even more evident in novels such as The Cat Who Walks Through Walls, whose first-person protagonist is a disabled military veteran who becomes a writer, and finds love with a female character who, like many of Heinlein's strong female characters, appears to be based closely on his wife Ginny.

Through processes of bounded rationality, people are conditioned towards strong in-group identities and are easily swayed to fear outsiders, psychological predispositions that make possible sectarian violence, genocide, and terrorism.

Through the acquisitions of Bredbandsbolaget and Cybercity, made in July 2005 for NOK 4. 5 billion and NOK 1. 3 billion, respectively, Telenor has gained a strong position in the fast-growing broadband markets in Sweden and Denmark.

The Pulitzer Prize Advisory Board officially announced: " After more than a year of studying the Prize, now in its 61st year, the Pulitzer Prize Board declares its strong desire to consider and honor the full range of distinguished American musical compositions — from the contemporary classical symphony to jazz, opera, choral, musical theater, movie scores and other forms of musical excellence ... Through the years, the Prize has been awarded chiefly to composers of classical music and, quite properly, that has been of large importance to the arts community.

Through the 1920s and the Great Depression of the 1930s, Carlton maintained a strong on-field presence.

Through this effort, strong communication is established between city government and its citizens.

Through strong family influence and the recommendation of Robert Walpole he was chosen in 1721 as Lord of the Treasury.

Through the 1990s the proliferation of mobile telecom ( which typically bills every call ), the introduction of customer relationship management and the use of the Internet by the public in all developed nations, brought the situation to a head, and most countries had to implement strong consumer privacy laws, usually over the objections of business.

Through its selective admissions process and consistently strong performance, Wharton has maintained its position as the top undergraduate business program in U. S. News & World Report since the ranking's inception.

Through such associations, Spencer had a strong presence in the heart of the scientific community and was able to secure an influential audience for his views.

Through the poem, and particularly strong in the last stanza, there is a running commentary, a letter to Jessie Pope, a civilian propagandist of World War I, who encouraged —" with such high zest "— young men to join the battle, through her poetry, e. g. " Who's for the game?

Through first-hand survivor accounts, JDI exposes the devastating impact of prisoner rape on survivors ’ lives and on the preventability of such abuse through strong corrections leadership and sensible policies.

Through his skillful ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres ( such as jazz and reggae ), Kamakawiwoʻole's music remains a very strong influence in Hawaiian music.

Through his writings, Frashëri exerted a strong influence on later Albanian literature and society.

Through 2011, the Gladiators were very strong at home but often mediocre on the road.

Through their mutual quest, the two women had a strong " spiritual friendship ," as described by the Jesuits.

In 2002, Densmore vetoed an offer by Cadillac for $ 15 million for " Break on Through ( To the Other Side )" because of his strong views to conserve the environment.

Through French Polynesia, France shares a sea border with Tuvalu, and Tuvalu maintains very strong relations with France, cooperating in France's environmental efforts and maintaining close ties with French positions in votes in the United Nations.

Through the strong support of the labour unions Lewis succeeded in defeating Laxer on the fourth ballot on April 24, 1971.

Through the recording of the solo material, Kuwata recognized Kobayashi's abundant and practical ability, and decided to continue this strong combination for his career.

Through the 1850s, Syed Ahmed Khan began developing a strong passion for education.

Through Ultra intercepts, the British also received Paulus ′ report and Churchill, believing that one strong push would dislodge German forces, began to increase the pressure on General Wavell to immediately go on the offensive.