half-orphaned‚ others abandoned- but all in need of families- traveled west by rail as part of a “placing out” program started by Charles‚ called the Children’s Aid Society.(Warren‚ 4) This dream exploded around the U.S into what is now known as The Orphan Train Movement; a movement that sparked opportunity and new life for underprivileged children. Early on in American History‚ children who were left by their families were usually left to be cared for by their relatives or neighbors. There were very few
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Train to Pakistan One of the most brutal episodes in the planet’’s history‚ in which a million men‚ women‚ and children were killed and ten million were displaced from their homes and belongings‚ is now over half a century old. Partition‚ a euphemism for the bloody violence that preceded the birth of India and Pakistan as the British hurriedly handed over power in 1947‚ is becoming a fading word in the history books. First-hand accounts will soon vanish. Khushwant Singh‚ who was over thirty at the
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Why people travel by train. The first reason is the speed. The Second one is that you don’t have to drive. Third is to take the time to view the countryside. In my country‚ the first reason is a waste due to the slow speed of an over 80-year-old system. Therefore the proposition to improve the rail system would meet this purpose. But what about the disadvantage of that fast travel‚ the costs must increase so travelers pay more for the convenience of speed. However rail travel also has
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St. Xavier’s College –Autonomous‚ Mumbai. St. Xavier’s College – Autonomous Mumbai Syllabus For IIIrd Semester Courses in ENGLISH (June 2013 onwards) Contents: Syllabus for Courses: A.ENG.3.01 – The Elements of Poetry A.ENG.3.02 – Indian Writing in English 1850-1980 A.ENG.3.MS -- Media Studies (Applied Component) Page 1 of 4 IIIrd Semester Syllabus for Core and Applied Component Courses in English. St. Xavier’s College –Autonomous‚ Mumbai. S.Y.B.A. English Title: The Elements of
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A Scene at the Railway Station Railway Station is that place from where trains go and come. India has the largest network of railway stations spread through the length and breadth of the country. Most of the big towns and cities are linked with each other and quite a few villages that fall in the way of the rail tracks are connected for movement by rail. A train is the most convenient and affordable mode of travel for the majority of people of the country that is India. When we have to go hundreds
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Wo ) Reflection on TST Police Station visit Sunita Limbu 4c (22) The visit to the police station have given me a chance to know more about the Hong Kong Police force . Before the visit I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about the police force but now I can confidently say that I have learn quiet a bit about the police force . They have a duty to maintain public safety and provide security to the public . I was amazed by the dogs at the police station . They were professionally trained
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A step-by step guide to starting a Service Station Business V27 June 2010 Introduction Welcome to the Department of Employment‚ Economic Development and Innovation’s Service Station Business Information Package. Starting a business is a complex matter. There are many facets to small business that may not be obvious to you initially. This package has been designed for people who are considering starting or buying a Service Station Business. It has been designed to assist you through the
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Potty Train in 3 Days? Never Give Up On It! How do you define a successful potty training? This is not an easy task for parents. Even worse‚ toddlers are not comfortable in sitting to poop and pee on a potty‚ either. Specifically for one-year-old toddlers‚ who have just ’passed’ their level from infants. Most parents consider that potty train in 3 days is almost impossible. For some parents who have failed in applying this method‚ there is only one reason: GIVE UP. I don’t mean to blame parents
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Night train at Deoli written by Ruskin Bond is a story about infatuation; it’s about those years of our lives. Story about an eighteen year old who goes through surreal experience. A experience he chooses to enjoy and till this day not stop hoping. Ruskin Bond narrates a story about one of his journeys to Dhera as an eighteen year old. He tells us how he spent most of his vacation at his grandmother’s. To get to Dhera he had to pass through a small lonely station‚ Deoli. This station seems strange
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NIGHT TRAIN AT DEOLI My Favourite Love Story I love reading short stories. You can read a short story in one sitting and it immediately fills you with an exquisite sense of satisfaction. I love writing short stories too‚ and I am sure you have read many of my short stories in my creative writing blog and in my recently published book COCKTAIL[->0] which has 27 short stories about relationships. Dear Reader‚ let me tell you about my all time favourite short story – The Night Train At Deoli
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