In March of 1974‚ while drilling a well‚ a work brigade of farmers discovered a subterranean chamber nearby the royal tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi‚ the first Emperor of China (Encyclopedia Britannica). The superstitious old women of the village believed that the digging would disturb the Earth God. Therefore‚ due to these spiritual beliefs‚ they did not report the discovery right away. Eventually‚ archeologists came to Xi’an in droves to study and extend the digs. This led to the uncovering of three
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The Woman Warrior‚ is a fictional novel written by author Maxine Hong Kingston relating the truths of the life of an Chinese-American woman. Throughout the novel‚ the author details various intimate events that occur during the life of a young woman‚ with the variety not being limited to easily accepted‚ joyous encounters. Through often intense storytelling‚ and colorful imagery provided by both narrator and main characters‚ the author is able to allow readers a sort of understanding only achieved
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went outside India in disguise. Travelling through Afghanistan and reaching Germany‚ Bose started anti-British propaganda abroad. In Berlin‚ he organized Indian National Army with the help of Indian prisoners in Germany. Later on‚ he shifted his venue to Singapore. His arrival at Singapore galvanized the process of Indian National Army (I.N.A. or Azad Hind Faun) formed by Raps Bihar Bose under the command of Mohan Singh. However‚ the high-handedness of Mohan Singh made him a prisoner at the hands of
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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE ON TIME It is important to be on time‚ both in the Army and in the civilian sector‚ for multiple reasons. Among these reasons‚ the ones that stand out to me the most are unprofessionalism‚ being fired‚ receiving adverse disciplinary actions‚ and failing your co-workers/comrades. Being late or tardy to work can cause not only yourself but everyone at your place of employment problems. When being late or tardy‚ you are showing that you are not a professional
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literary works that reveal the significance of warrior ethics and ideals. Although set in different times and representing different cultures‚ the warrior ethic of fame or shame pervades both Beowulf and Song of Roland. Heroism‚ honor‚ bravery‚ and strength shape men deserving of fame. Cowardice‚ betrayal‚ and weakness cover men in a thick cloud of shame. In Beowulf‚ the bloodthirsty monster Grendel terrorizes the Danish mead hall‚ Heorot. It seems that no warrior in Denmark can challenge the beast‚ and
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On Martin Luther King day of this year‚ I had the special privilege to make rope cord bracelets for the Wounded Warriors Project‚ a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs‚ service and events for wounded veterans. For the last few Christmases‚ I created cards to be send to current active duty members‚ that couldn’t be with their
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deployment and on bases‚ the chaplain corps has a unique opportunity to minister to the men and women of the service branches. Chaplains assist soldiers with counseling‚ leading religious services and keeping morale up. Since the conception of the Army Chaplain Corps certain times of struggle have brought controversy‚ however‚ the chaplains continue to lead others in their spiritual walk. With the stresses of war come great obstacles for chaplains to deal with‚ on the other hand‚ great rewards also
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The story begins with and is enveloped by Walton’s letters to his sister. His sister is very close to him; as can be seen by the affection terms used for her and the comfort level that Walton has with her; terms such as "dear sister" and "my sister". This relationship that Walton has with his sister is placed on the reader through his expressions and use of language. The reader is forced into the role of a character that already has some developments. Walton’s sister is a character that exists
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Reagan’s use of ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos bring comfort and validation to the American people. Reagan wants to personally relate to the people of America and comfort them. President Reagan presents himself as caring by empathizing with our nation. Reagan says: I want to add that I wish I could talk to every man and woman who works for NASA or who worked on this mission and tell them: Your dedication and professionalism have moved an impressed us for decades. And we know of your anguish. We share
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his argument by using the three appeals ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos. I agree with President Obama’s choice to use the three appeals because it allows him to get his point across in three different ways that his audience can understand. Obama uses the appeal of ethos when he talks about families being separated. He says “... the United States of America should not be in the business of separating families... We can do better than that”. This is an example of ethos because it shows his good character and
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