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    Kedah has the distinction of being called the rice-bowl of Malaysia‚ a term that takes on the aesthetic significance when one is exposed to the rice fields that it yields. Well known for its vast paddy fields and also the island of Langkawi‚ Kedah holds rich cultural traditions in both the economical and the tourism aspects. However‚ Kedah is also the site of Malaysia’s most extensive ruins. The early history of Kedah varies from multiple sources. From the prehistoric period to the archaeological

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    Dental Hand Instruments

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    DHO 111 DAC and DAD                            HAND INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES Dental Tools 4 PARTS OF DENTAL HAND INSTRUMENTS Handle Shank - joins the handle and a blade or nib. Cutting instrument = blade and a cutting edge‚ non-cutting instrument = nib and a face or point. . BASIC INSTRUMENTS MECS Mouth Mirror Increased visibility Reflecting light Retracting soft tissues Usual sizes No. 4 and 5 Constricted areas = No.2 2 general types: Plane mirror Magnifying mirror Cotton

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    observer is the fact that in the other portion of the large cleft‚ an enormous rock‚ weighing several tonnes‚ has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it. The rock wall contains some interesting carvings‚ which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age and inspires the archaeologists and historians to rewrite the history of Wayanad and Kerala as a whole. | | Kuruva Island: The Kuruva island

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    Origin and Development of Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphic characters are very well known even in modern days; we can easily find them on the walls or banners in chinese stores or restaurants. In fact‚ chinese calligraphy has gone through a period of almost five thousand years‚ from complex characters on bones‚ to seal script‚ clerical script‚ running script and finally the most well popular and known standard script‚ and other kinds of script like cursive script. Moreover‚ chinese calligraphy

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    DIALECTICAL JOURNAL – The Book Thief A dialectical journal is a type of multi-column‚ conversational note-taking. It will help you develop critical reading and reflective questioning. In your journal‚ have a conversation with the text and with yourself – The Book Thief is the perfect book for this type of conversation.   Write down your thoughts‚ questions‚ insights‚ and ideas while you read. The most important part is that‚ while reading‚ you are responding to the text with what’s on

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    themselves betray the assumptions of the past about human social evolution’. Some which are on loan to the Museum (Archive of the collection after the arrival of the totem poles 1998 267.95.3.) (Pitt Rivers‚ 1904). Plate 3.2.25: The display of Benin bronzes at the Horniman Museum is viewed now as works of art instead of pieces of anthropology as they were in 1903 a ‘war booty’. Bronze commemorative heads representing ancient sovereigns‚ ceremonial costumes‚ insignias and royal personal objects

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    the most important thing in your life? This is a question that we may hear and ask every day‚ and different people would have different answer because everyone has something that they carving for. However‚ people usually ignore that without our mother earth‚ we may not have chance to accomplish what we are carving for. In addition‚ a healthy life is also playing an important part on our way to fulfill our dreams. Therefore‚ to maintain

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    Valluvar Kttat Analysis

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    big and two small with a total of eight wheels. Each of the four big wheels is about 11 and a quarter feet in diameter and 2 and half feet thick‚ sculpted in a solid block of stone. Intricate sculptures from the levels of the chariot. Each of the carvings depicts the meaning of the couplets. The stone car has a kalasam on top which is about 5 feet in height. The octagonal sanctum of Thiruvalluvar is located at a height of 30 feet with a life size statue of the saint. The statue is 7 feet high and

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    Analysis/Interpretation of Sculpture Flint Collins Art History 250 February 5‚ 2015 Menkaure and Khamerernebty‚ Gizeh‚ Egypt‚ Fourth Dynasty‚ ca. 2490-2472 BCE 1. What are the basic features of the work? Is the process used subtractive (such as low or high relief carving) or additive (such as modeling or assemblage)? What is its medium? Describe the sculpture’s dimensions. Can you detect any damage or evidence of restoration? This is a statue of Menkaure and one of his wives. It is carved out of a stone block

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    market Sand carvings Dragon boat race Floating river lanterns The first two days’ activities are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River. On the first day‚ a grand celebration marks the beginning of the festival. An out-door market is set up‚ where locals go for New Year shopping. It is also a great place to purchase local souvenirs. Local food and snacks are other highlights travelers may not want to miss. If you look out of the windows‚ you will see many beautiful sand carvings‚ which

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