The flag of the United States passed the first flag act on June 14‚ 1777. But‚ what is the true meaning behind the flag? What does the red‚ blue‚ white‚ 13 stripes and 50 stars represent? Throughout history the united states had many changes to its flag but when the official flag was adopted it became a patriotic symbol to our nation. Colonists-first flag was known as the grand union. It had 13 stripes‚a red and white cross. The flag was in the navy until June 14‚1777. Another Flag‚ was the
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would be most beneficial for your family and loved ones. Listed below are just three of the many reasons to consider estate planning. It Can Help You Maximize The Inheritance That You Leave Behind A huge reason to consider estate planning is that they can help you maximize the inheritance that you leave behind for your family. This is especially important if you have a rather large estate as the inheritance taxes and estate taxes that your family may have to pay can be quite substantial. However
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THE SECRET BEHIND MONALISA’S SMILE By RisshaNair & SubhaShini There are few works of art in the world that are as well-known or as talked about as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in Paris. Despite the immense wealth of treasures in the Louvre‚ not to mention the grandeur and history of the building itself‚ The Mona Lisa portrait is a highlight for most visitors as well as their main reason for visiting the museum. But what is it about the Leonardo’s Mona Lisa that makes it so special that everyone
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De La Salle Health Sciences Institute Math 113 Final Output “THE MATHEMATECAL CONCEPTS BEHIND A WHEELCHAIR” Submitted to: Ms. Mae Salansang Submitted By: Fernandez‚ Mitzi Joy Herradura‚ Phyllis Yna Masajo‚ Queenie Nicole Redoble‚ Mycah Marie Santos‚ Jhuneline Tampos‚ John Pablo BSPT 1 – 4 “THE MATHEMATECAL CONCEPTS BEHIND A WHEELCHAIR” Introduction Wheelchairs come in all shapes and sizes. People who have issues with immobility or decreased sensation frequently cannot
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Celia Behind Me By Isabel Huggan – 1989 The pressure to be perfect‚ to fit in‚ to be part of the group and accepted. These are things the majority of teenagers go through in their early years. At the time it will seem like the most important thing in life and an insecure teenager or child will do whatever it takes to accomplish it. The persistence to achieve the desired social status and acceptance from fellow classmates will often lead to the horror of bullying. Upgrading yourself by downgrading
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Behind Closed Doors Abuse is everywhere. Behind closed doors are some of the worse things known to mankind. David James Pelzer was just a normal child‚ who lived in a normal neighborhood‚ but not a so normal house. The author says “what you have just read is a story of an ordinary family that was devastated by their hidden secret.” In the story “A Child Called It”‚ by David Pelzer‚ the setting is in Daly City‚ California. David’s mother‚ Catherine Roerva Christen Pelzer‚ was the most known lady
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significance of the title becomes apparent to the reader only gradually. Using Heart of Darkness‚ show how the significance of its title is developed through the author’s use of devices such as contrast‚ repetition‚ allusion‚ and point of view. Behind The Name Heart of Darkness The heart of darkness in the title Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is the heart of Africa‚ the heart of everything that is the rejection of established social principles and beliefs‚ corrupt‚ and barbaric‚ and
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We have all gone through phases in life‚ just like the author of the poem “Behind Grandma’s House.” The poem takes us back to a alley way with a 10 year old boy with a comb in his hair acting all tough‚ until he gets caught red handed by his grandma. It was a significant moment in the author’s life. He is showing the readers how his experience of acting invisible and acting tough‚ backfired on him because his grandma heard him and taught him a lesson. The poem is powerful in showing that everyone
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Amber Wyrick Some people believe that the CIA was behind the JFK assassination because Kennedy was not on good terms with the CIA. The CIA were angered by the new governing style Kennedy brought to the White House because they did not like how he was non-confrontational with America’s enemies (Hager 1). This created tension between JFK and the CIA. The tension first occurred after the Bay of Pigs‚ which was an invasion of Cuba planned by the CIA. Kennedy did not like how the invasion was carried
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Behind Closed Doors at WorldCom: 2001 1. Two General Accounting employees—Dan Renfroe and Angela Walter—made journal entries in the amount of $150 million and $171 million‚ respectively‚ without detailed support. It was noted that this was not out of the ordinary at WorldCom. In your opinion‚ was this a proper accounting practice? Explain. Though this may not be out of the ordinary for WorldCom‚ this is not a correct accounting practice. The way the entries were made does not comply with the proper
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