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    Dear Human Resources Manager: Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position‚ and basic information about yourself. I am delighted to submit my application for the Spanish Language Editor position advertised in Craig List Jobs website. I am bilingual native of Guadalajara in Mexico and in the Evening‚ I am currently in the Computing Software and Systems Program at The University of Washington Bothell. I am eager to work in an industry that encompasses

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    1836 in reaction to rationalism. Influenced by romanticism‚ Platonism‚ and Kantian philosophy‚ it taught that divinity pervades all nature and humanity‚ and its members held progressive views on feminism and communal living. Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were central figures. Transcendentalists believe that nature allows us to escape from reality. They believe it can free our minds so that we can connect with our inner spirit. In connection with grizzly man‚ Timothy Treadwell set out

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    Individual follows his own set of rules While Emerson and Thoreau certainly have difference of opinions‚ they recognize the need for public discussion and discourse. a.“Self-Reliance” and “Civil Disobedience” supports individuality and personal expression. b. Views of society and government c. Passionate belief in the necessity of rights http://thoreau.eserver.org/wendy.html The two authors Ralph Waldo Emerson‚ and Henry David Thoreau‚ are similar in many ways. A first example would

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    Dear Editor‚ I am writing in recognition of your recent column about popular themes within the book ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee. The columnist mentioned the theme of racial discrimination and I feel that they have overlooked the most important theme; social inequality. If your columnist wishes to write about ‘popular’ themes‚ then please ensure that they have it right! I am sorry to note that many people who read this extraordinary novel fail to acknowledge the fact that there are other

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    issues. This collection of ideas has been an integral part of American culture. Ever since the colonial era‚ we have fought for and displayed our individualism. There is also an idiom- “nothing ventured‚ nothing gained”‚ and Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau display these concepts wonderfully in their essays‚ “Self Reliance” and “Walden” respectively. “Self Reliance” is a perfect example of individualism at its finest. The main point of his essay is even in the title‚ to be self reliant. To

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    The Spontaneous Idealist Recommend this test: Spontaneous Idealists like you are creative‚ lively and open-minded persons. You are humorous and dispose of a contagious zest for life. Your enthusiasm and sparkling energy inspires others and sweeps them along. You enjoy being together with other people and often have an uncanny intuition for their motivations and potential. Spontaneous Idealists are masters of communication and very amusing and gifted entertainers. Fun and variety are guaranteed

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    ‘NATURE’ AND ‘WALDEN’ ‘Nature’ and ‘Walden’ are two art works basically giving the similar messages to the readers. Their writers are different but one of the things which make these works similar is Henry David Thoreau is affected by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s works and ideas very much. Secondly‚ their essays are both inspired from transcendentalism movement. Finally‚ their theme are both the same‚ they deal with mainly the idea of ‘nature’. While comparing these two essays‚ it is better to look at them deeper

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    To the Editor: Working conditions today are usually good and pretty safe‚ right? That’s what we know‚ is that all factories are safe‚ that all of the laws are followed‚ and that everything is great. Look at what you are wearing today‚ maybe a jacket mad in the U.S.‚ a t-shirt made in Malaysia‚ jeans made in Mexico‚ and socks made in China. To stay competitive‚ large companies contract out to manufacturers all over the world to buy at the lowest possible costs. This often ends in horrible working

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    Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were both born in Massachusetts. Emerson was born in Boston in 1803. Thoreau was born in Concord in 1817. Emerson attended Harvard and then became a Unitarian minister just like his father had been. Thoreau also attended Harvard but upon graduating‚ became a teacher and opened up a school. Both Emerson and Thoreau gave up their careers to pursue Transcendentalist philosophy. Emerson was one of the first to start the Transcendental Club. Thoreau became Emerson’s

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    (800 words) Mr. Matthew Rippon English 3‚ Period 3 December 4‚ 2014 Transcendentalism What really is the true meaning to the word Transcendentalism? Well transcendentalism meaning is a social movement that started in 1836 that developed in new england in reaction to rationalism. Rationalism is the belief that opinions should be based on reason and our own knowledge from our brain instead of emotions or religion. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “nature”‚ Henry David Thoreau “resistance to civil government” and

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