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    What was life like for medieval Jews living under Islamic rule? The momentous discovery of the Cairo Genizah–a storage room for fragments of sacred texts‚ meant to be destroyed by means of ritual burying‚ or “sacred trash” as some historians have describe it–in the late nineteenth century allows for a unique perspective into this question. The documents found in the Genizah are unique in that‚ unlike many medieval primary sources‚ which have been carefully preserved throughout the centuries‚ the

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    With everything from lectures about Chamberlain to a bus tour tracing Robert E. Lee’s final retreat to discussions with renowned historian James McPherson‚ my erudite group was buzzing with excitement upon arrival. Every lecture‚ panel‚ and historical tour provided an in depth look into some facet of the war we had never even considered. Of course‚ many soldiers died‚ but how did they transport bodies back to Virginia? How did the advent and spread of photography affect the war? How historically

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    Woman and Dinner Party

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    The Dinner Party Many men these think that women don’t know how to stay calm in a situation. They say men know how to control their emotions way more than women do. The short story the Dinner Party by Gardner carries out a message. The message is that women can have just as much control as men can. The story starts off at a fancy dinner party in India at a colonial official’s house. A young woman starts a discussion on how women have overcome the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse

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    The Importance of Family Dinners Do you remember watching television sitcoms such as "The Brady Bunch"‚ "The Partridge Family" or even "The Wonder Years"? In those television shows families would gather together around the dinner table every night and talk about the adventures of their day. This dinner ritual is about more than providing your body with required sustenance. It gives families a time to reconnect with the people closest to them and opens the doors of communication. Studies have also

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    The world is becoming smaller day by day‚ connecting millions if not all within the frame of internet and telecommunication. Hence‚ traveling abroad or immigration to a foreign land is quite common nowadays. Of course‚ the decision to move to a new country entails many benefits; however‚ it is not without problems. One such negative after-effect would be the possible family feud that arises from the clash between family members‚ mainly that of parents and children‚ often sparked by provision of new

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    that was meant to symbolize McCarthyism. It accurately displays the tension that resulted from land arguments as well as their possible effects on the SalemWitch Trials. There are some inconsistencies relating to individual character‚ but the major historical inaccuracy comes in the form of the cause of the Salem Witch Trials along with the motives and identity of certain characters. Despite these failings‚ the movie and play are accurate enough that it does not give viewers notions about the Witch

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    Stealing Buddha's Dinner

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    through paths. These paths usually follow an outsiders perspective of how America is stereotyped. The novel‚ Stealing Buddha’s Dinner‚ by Bich Minh Nguyen‚ shows Bich’s attempt to believe that she fits into American society. When Bich moved from Vietnam to Grand Rapids‚ Michigan‚ she had the intention of becoming American. Her father marries Rose‚ a new mother-figure to Bich‚ who Bich feels holds her back in her quest to feel more American. Throughout the book‚ Bich keeps bringing up the term “missing-ness”

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    He was not a very important man‚ in the common sense of the word. He had never occupied a position of leadership or authority. He had never controlled a large business. He had never possessed great wealth. He was no more than a common man‚ a dime a dozen. Now he was lying upon a snow white bed‚ soft and comfortable. His hair was white and disappearing. His skin was faded‚ pale as parchment. His cheeks were no longer rosy with the energy of his youth. He was thin and light‚ no longer possessing the

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    After Dinner Speech

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    Topic: how Barbie is a good influence on girls (sarcastic) Audience: parents at a toy convention Good evening everyone‚ and welcome to the Toy Expo of 2012. I hope we all enjoyed our low calorie dinner‚ which will help you achieve the perfect doll like body. Anyways‚ let me introduce myself‚ my name is Barbie and I will be your host tonight. Now‚ now‚ before you blame me for your daughter’s insecurities‚ I am telling you that it is not my fault. Just because I am skinny and blonde‚ it doesn’t

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    In To Kill A Mockingbird there are a lot of coming of age moments‚ but the most powerful and emotional coming of age moment has to be in the last chapter of the book. In the very last chapter coming of age is shown very well. By having Scout be so nice and trusting of Boo. By Boo saving her’s and her brother’s life she now has a newfound respect for Boo and knows he can be trusted. She holds his hand because she knows he is very scared and nervous. Scout brings Boo upstairs to say goodnight to Jem

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