their dreams when moving to this beautiful country and that is exactly what Richard Blanco did as he read his poem‚ “One Today‚” for president Obama’s second inauguration. Blanco was the first Cuban-American that was an openly gay poet presenting his text infront of the whole nation. His poem takes us through a day in the life of an American from sunrise to sunset‚ incorporating our similar daily experiences into his poem. It exposes America’s geographical features‚ different cities‚ scenery and the
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People in today’s culture have turned from the use of the old way of communication to the more advanced and hi-tech ways of communicating. Technology has made it easier for people to communicate in a faster‚ well-organized and cost efficient means through the introduction of the communication channels. The world has turned out to be the center for technology with different technologies emerging daily as the people continue to develop from time to time to cope with the growing technology. The benefits
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MANASSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Cultural Diversity Essays Manassas City Public Schools Providing an innovative‚ engaging‚ inspiring and challenging learning environment for all students 2010-2011 School Year Cultural Diversity Essay Contest Grade 4 Topic (Local) Describe the changes that immigrants have brought to the cultural landscape in Manassas and Virginia. Virginia Studies Specific Standards of Learning: VS.4b The student will demonstrate knowledge of the life in the Virginia
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contrast My parents were born in the early 1970’s and things have drastictly changed. In my opinion‚ some things have changed for the better and some have changed for the worst. Some of these things range from technology‚ style and health. Technology today is more advanced then it has ever been. The different types am electronical devices that my generation has varies from smart phones to 3D television and paper thing laptops. Its very un common for a teenager to not have one of these iteams. My parents
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In our culture there are various festivals‚ events and ceremonies to celebrate. In them the biggest and most beautiful event is marriage which leaves the best memorable things in our mind for our life. I have attended many marriages‚ the actual wedding process is for long time say for few days‚ where in the participation of relatives and friends in the event is most required and appreciated as well. The first part before to the marriage is the “Engagement” which is pre-event where the families of
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real man." Such searing dialogue has helped make City of God a global hit. A chronicle of three decades of gang wars‚ it has proved compelling viewing for audiences worldwide. Critics compare it to Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. If you believe the cultural pessimists‚ Hollywood pap has driven out films like Cidade de Deus‚ as it is known in its home country. It is a Brazilian film‚ in Portuguese‚ by a little-known director‚ with a cast that includes no professional actors‚ let alone Hollywood stars
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How does culture define our individuality and how can an individual alter culture? Culture is a set of morals and traditions that are used by a group of people. Culture is a huge part of everyone’s life. Culture determines how you do everyday things like dress or eat. Culture confines our options & provides important guidelines. Mass media is one thing that shows our always changing culture to the world. Through communication most of the messages passed on from mass media fit our culture‚ strengthen
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changed millions of people’s lives for the better. Technology‚ medical treatments‚ The Channel Tunnel and Robotics are but a few of many that I would consider to be the marvels of today’s world. These wonders make our lives easier‚ more efficient and convenient. We can ’t imagine our lives today without telephones‚ televisions‚ emails‚ cars‚ planes‚ computers‚ space rockets etc. London is a city that amazes me. During the summer‚ I had the privilege of my parents taking my family and me to London‚
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DeFranco Police and Law Enforcement Police and law enforcement play a critical part of keeping peace in our society and trying to make sure that criminal activity is kept at a minimal from the local to the national levels. The five main responsibilities of the police are to enforce the law‚ arrest offenders‚ crime prevention‚ preserving the peace‚ and providing services to the citizens of our communities. The main policing style that relates to officers is personality type‚ life philosophy‚ and problem
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often referred to as the "five pillars of Islam". To many Islam is considered to be not just a religion but a way of life. Islam teaches its followers to live in peace and harmony with the Creator‚ oneself‚ other people and the environment. (Islam Today‚ 2001-2007). Muslims also believe that Mohammed is the very last Prophet and Messenger of God to mankind. Mohammed is considered to be the summation of all of the prophets before him. His life and history provide examples for which Muslims live
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