Understanding through The arts Leonardo Z. Legaspi. O. P. * Discussion of the type (Non-fiction) Essay – it explains the impression or point of view of the author. Formal Essay – it has a serious and important topic. This essay (Understanding through the arts) is the foreword to a special issue of Unitas‚ a U.S.T. journal dealing with the subject of the search for national identity through the arts. * Explanation or synopsis We are today going through a crucial but exciting
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Japanese Dining Etiquette Remembering your correct manners is very important in Japan‚ especially concerning the area of dining etiquettes. This applies especially to foreigners‚ who should try to remember at least the most basic rules… In Japanese meals‚ it is customary to say ‘itadakimasu’ (‘I gratefully receive’) before your meal‚ and ‘gochisama deshita’ (‘thank you for the meal’) after you have finished. These traditional phrases are to show your appreciation for the meal‚ especially when
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The treatment of Japanese Americans in America did not improve immediately after the war ended. The Japanese were still kept in camps six months after the war ended and unfavorable opinions lingered on the Japanese until the 1950s. They had a difficult time recovering after leaving the camps‚ as they had lost all of their money and land prior to their internment. The physical and mental impact this experience had on the internees was very detrimental to their lives and trust of Americans. This era
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Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability
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Invasion of the Japanese Beetle The Japanese Beetle is a relatively new invasive species to Idaho. In 1990 the ISDA started deploying traps. There are 200-300 traps that are regularly set out. They are seen at Idaho airports‚ all UPS/Fedex/USPS flights from regulated states go through other states first. The yellow torpedo looking traps are also found throughout the State of Idaho. They are found in and around nurseries‚ parks‚ neighborhoods‚ and where ever there may be a threat of Japanese Beetles appearing
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Philippine Independence Act or more popularly known as the Tydings-McDuffie Law. The Commonwealth era was interrupted when the Japanese occupied the Philippines in January 2‚ 1942. The Commonwealth government‚ lead by Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio S. Osmeña went into exile in the U.S.‚ Quezon died of tuberculosis while in exile and Osmeña took over as president. At the same time‚ the Japanese forces installed a puppet government in Manila headed by Jose P. Laurel as president. This government is known as the
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A Survey of the Background and Development of English Literature from the Earliest Time to Eighteen Century Contents 1. What is Literature? 2. Why the Knowledge of English Literature’s history is important 3. Distinct phases from Earliest to Modern Age 4. Brief survey of ages before Eighteen Century • Anglo-Saxon period • The Medieval period • The Renaissance period • The Puritan period • The Restoration period 5. A panorama of Eighteen
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Student Body? “Background Checks for Students” Introduction: Background checks are conducted to obtain a variety of types of information -- criminal records‚ credit histories‚ previous residences‚ job credentials. Some feel that the extent to which the background check should be depends on the position. For example‚ it makes little sense‚ on the one hand‚ to investigate the credit history of an Anthropology professor. On the other hand‚ failing to investigate the background of a school psychologist
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Caribbean‚ Asian‚ and European cultures. The Japanese people in Canada are proud of their culture. Their past‚ though‚ was very rough because their country‚ along with Germany‚ was part of World War II‚ playing as the enemies. Both countries wanted to build great empires‚ so they started to attack many countries in Europe and Asia‚ expanding their territory‚ and that’s how the war started. During this war‚ Japanese people living in Canada‚ also known as Japanese Canadians‚ were treated badly because other
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serious actions: the most significant being the internment of all Japanese people. The interment was when the United States military placed anyone of Japanese origin in camps where they were expected to take the few resources they were given and make mock-towns to live in‚ forcing them to make thrifty accommodations that weren’t optimal for living. At the time‚ actions like these seemed justified to many Americans‚ seeing as Japanese immigrants could have collaborated with Japan by giving them resources
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