the origin of the phrase “once in a blue moon” and what a blue moon actually is. “Once in a blue moon” today means “very rarely‚” though it used to mean something that was absurd‚ right along the lines of “when pigs fly.” The first known recorded use of a form of the phrase is in an anti-clerical pamphlet published in 1528 by William Roy and Jeremy Barlowe. In a conversation between two characters‚ one says‚ “Yf they say the mone is blewe/We must believe that it is true.” It appears to be a
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through a country‚ my backpack would contain an American flag‚ a toy Maryland blue crab‚ and my diploma. The American flag represents not only my love for America but also my unique identity as an American. The blue crab symbolizes the unique culture of Maryland and my connection to the state of Maryland. The diploma is a symbol for not only the senior class but also my second family. The American flag‚ the Maryland blue crab‚ and the high school diploma are symbols that represent who I am. I selected
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Mosque A mosque is a place where Muslims meet to worship God (Allah). The word ’mosque’ is linked to an Arabic word meaning ’prostrate oneself’ and it is a place where Muslims bow before God (prostrate means bow down). Mosques are generally rectangular in shape and the walls define the sacred area inside the building however‚ whilst some mosques are purpose built others can be found in converted houses. A basic feature of all mosques is a tower called the minaret. In Islamic countries
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in life that impact us with such unrelenting force‚ that we are unable to even fathom their depths. It is the job of a writer or poet to make a reader feel the emotions of others‚ describe the indescribable‚ and tell a story. W. H. Auden’s “Funeral Blues” does all three‚ and more for readers‚ due to its beautiful descriptive language‚ blinding imagery‚ and theme. The poem demonstrates everything that is needed in such a fine piece of literature. Have you ever heard the rustle of the leaves? The wind
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The Color Blue I. Positive associations 1. Blue is successful in bathrooms. 2. Is a peacemaker of color; not many people dislike blue. 3. Is considered a noble color‚ represents dignity and poise. 4. Dark blue inspires confidence and trust. 5. Pale blue is believed to encourage fantasy. 6. Cool‚ calm‚ comfortable‚ relaxing‚ and clean. II.
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12 Part IV: Review of Relevant Competitors The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a federation of 37 separate health insurance organizations and companies in the United States. Combined‚ they directly or indirectly provide health insurance to over 100 million Americans. The history of Blue Cross dates back to 1929‚ while the history of Blue Shield dates to 1939. The Blue Cross Association dates back to 1960‚ while its Blue Shield counterpart was created in 1948. The two organizations
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Exploring the Dark Side: Contrasting Themes in "Blue Velvet" The subconscious psyche is one of the most fascinating and almost completely inexplicable aspects of human behavior. Even more intriguing than merely the subconscious is the notion of a darker‚ more repressed side that many individuals refuse to acknowledge exists within them. In David Lynch’s film "Blue Velvet‚" the director attempts to explore the psyche of a young man named Jeffrey Beaumont‚ most notably the clash between his darker
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A masjid‚ also known as a mosque‚ is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The first mosque in the world is often considered to be the area around the Kaaba in Mecca now known as the Masjid al-Haram. Muhammad went on to establish another mosque in Medina‚ which is now known as the Masjid an-Nabawi‚ or the Prophet’s Mosque. Built on the site of his home‚ Muhammad participated in the construction of the mosque himself and helped pioneer the concept of the mosque as the focal point of the Islamic
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architecture the Gibla was the wall facing in the direction of the Mecca‚ and contained a Maqsura‚ the place where the emir or caliph would pray. The Mihrab was usually a concave niche in the Gibla‚ indicating it as the Mecca-oriented wall of the mosque. However‚ the word Mihrab has been used to refer to a variety of architectural elements that vary in size‚ shape‚ and elaboration. This meaning of the word make the true origin and purpose of the Mihrab difficult to determine. In early Arabic literature
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“(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue”‚ along with many of his other works‚ helped establish the “bluesy” feeling as part of Jazz’s harmonic foundation. In observing Armstrong’s performances‚ the meaning of his lyrics and the emotion behind the words are what helped makes jazz music so unique. Some of the lyrics that he sings‚ such as “I’m white… inside… but‚ that don’t help my case…” helped give Jazz expressivity as well as shows how Jazz could be very blue. Louis’ voice while singing this particular
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