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    ’ In this pamphlet‚ he lists philosophy’s principal heroes as “Voltaire‚ Montesquieu‚ Rousseau‚ d’Alembert‚ Diderot‚ Mably‚ Raynal and Helvétius.” These philosophes had served society during their lives and now “from the tomb” inspired the Revolution‚ including the upheaval transforming the theater. How did “la philosophie moderne” evolve before 1789 from the writings of the philosophes into a formidable force reordering all of society? Via their writings‚ their example‚ and society’s mounting persecution

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    book is written in context of an indian group called the Mescalero Apache Indians. Their reservation and ceremonial grounds are based in the south-central part of New Mexico. The author is very familiar with this tribe as she claims to be like family with some of the members. She writes this book based on her visit to join in on one of their big traditions. It is called the puberty ceremonials. These ceremonies are where the young girls of the tribe are traditionally accepted as women into their society

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    Ellen’s Commencement Speech Rhetorical Analysis Graduation caps fly into the air‚ cheers erupt‚ and diplomas are received. This is a typical graduation day. Not only did these ceremonial events take place for Tulane University’s class of 2009‚ but Ellen DeGeneres was there to congratulate them as well! This class was dubbed the "Katrina Class" for being survivors of the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Katrina was named one of the deadliest Hurricanes‚ causing more than 1‚836

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    Rain Dance History

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    Native Americans were relocated in the 19th century‚ the United States government banned certain tribal ceremonial dances. In some regions tribal members would tell federal representatives that they were performing a "rain dance" rather than disclosing the fact they were actually performing one of the banned ceremonies. Features * One thing that makes rain dances unique from some other ceremonial dances is that both men and women participate in the ceremony. Rain dances vary from tribe to tribe

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    CASE: ‘Insallah: An Expatriate Challenge’ [Saudi Arabia] Sells Bladeco & steel products “Wasta” = connections “Insallah” = a feeling or cultural norm – God willing Masculinity – Mustafa refused to conduct business with a woman High Power Distance – Helped get US representative out of jail for drinking water during Ramadan Relationship-Focused & Highly Collectivist CASE: ‘Co-operating & Communicating Across Cultures’ [Germany] German led project (Jim from US to Germany) Then; American led

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    Ca 370 Exam 1

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    Professor‚- Rhetoric is strategic-often persuasive use of communication Rhetor- One who does or performs rhetoric. Uses rhetoric through speech‚ writing‚ music‚ etc. Public Address- The history of rhetorical acts (old and new speakers and speeches) In addition‚ Why Study history of Public Address? a)    Understand historical actors in their own right b)   Understand our present moment (legacies and touchstones)  --> Touchstone- Something we draw upon and refer to today to make an argument

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    which included knives and axes. Obsidian came from the Gulf Coast‚ much like jade did. They were imported‚ and in exchange the Olmecs traded animal skins‚ ceramics‚ basalt‚ and small works of art that were made of jade. The Olmecs destroyed their ceremonial centers in San Lorenzo and La Venta and then deserted both sites. Many scholars believe that the Olmecs destroyed their capitals on purpose‚ and they think it might have something to do with civil conflicts or doubts about the effectiveness of the

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    Obama Rhetoric

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    Five cannons of rhetoric in Obama’s speech Without a doubt‚ rhetoric is almost always linked to the political field and the individuals who operate within it. For hundreds of years‚ presidents have been utilizing rhetoric to make their points and to outline their positions on important issues before the nation. President Obama certainly used many forms of rhetoric and rhetorical devices during his long journey that eventually ended at the steps of the White House‚ and he did not stop there. During

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    AARMS Vol. 8‚ No. 2 (2009) 307–314 LAW Presidential versus parliamentary systems ILONA MÁRIA SZILÁGYI Miklós Zrínyi National Defence University‚ Budapest‚ Hungary This article is a comparison of presidential and parliamentary systems. They are the two most popular types of democratic governments. They have common and dissimilar features. In both presidential and parliamentary systems the chief executive can be removed from office by the legislature but the way of it is different. Dissimilar

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    being and is therefore good sacrifices quality for quantity destroys excellence because it destroys rarity According to Institutionalists values and valuing occur in the ceremonial process only *are unique among human experiences can be validated or "instrumentally" chosen converge as a ceremonial process According to Institutionalists what people consume is determined primarily by Income wealth Price *status The combination principle is best understood as which

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