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    reminded of various different historical contexts. The musicians’ playing technique along with the unique structure of each composition contributed to their dynamism. The first piece was a violin solo titled Passacaglia by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Von Biber. The slow and peaceful melody of the song reminded me of the medieval times of kings and queens. Towards the beginning‚ the song flowed more smoothly‚ However‚ as it progressed‚ the rhythm picked up and the notes became more sharp and dramatic. In

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    magazines (Thomas‚ 2003). Despite the existence of hundred reasons not to trust mass-media photography‚ a vulnerable group such as teenage girls can be easily influenced by edited photos. Media exposure undoubtedly is associated with the drive for thinness among young female audiences‚ the lack of set regulations on digital manipulation in magazines leads to delusional role models that young girls are blindly following. To date‚ researchers who have explored teen magazines’ content and its influence

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    impatient at losses‚ he...to the poor”(Hesse 64). His grown addiction of gambling and living the life of a commoner‚ corrupted him. Living in such splendour gave him the advantages of money and the ability of greed. The change in lifestyle and opportunity had a comprehensive‚ negative reaction towards Siddhartha. In addition‚ “the old man (eldest Samana) was angry that both young men wished to leave him and he raised his voice and scolded them strongly”(Hesse 19). The eldest seemed insulted by their

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    not eating. Behavioural psychologists also propose anorexia as a phobia concerning the possibility of gaining weight. The portrayal of thin models on TV and in magazines is a significant contributory factor in body image concerns and the drive for thinness among Western adolescent girls. Jones and Buckingham found people with low self-esteem are more likely to compare themselves to idealised images portrayed in the media. Garner et al (1980) noted that the winners of Miss America and the centrefolds

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    To what extent was Martin Luther responsible for the ’revolutionary’ Protestant reformation in Germany? In this essay‚ I will attempt to assess the extent of Martin Luther’s role in the Protestant reformation that took place at the beginning of the sixteenth century in Germany. Luther’s name is synonymous with the religious Reformation of the sixteenth century‚ or the ’evangelical movement’ as it is sometimes called‚ but the actual details of the Reformation itself are somewhat lesser known. Luther’s

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    MONASH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION YEAR Name : Loy Wei Win Class : English 2-3 Topic: Eating Disorders Research Question: * How can the interpersonal factor be the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers. * Which is the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers‚ interpersonal risk factor or social risk factor? Thesis: This report aims to explore the views of those who believe that the interpersonal risk factor should be

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    appearance in my opinion‚ but appearance doesn’t matter very much. The MacBook also weighs less‚ but would you really be willing to sacrifice more money for something a couple pounds lighter. The HP Pavilion may not be as attractive or sport the thinness of a MacBook Air‚ but the technological aspects are far greater and the cost is less. After all it’s what’s on the inside that counts. The Apple MacBook Air offers a better design in my opinion‚ but the HP Pavilion offers a far much better performance

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    4.4.2.1. Grammar and Syntax Distinct grammatical and syntactic structures are essential features in newspaper language and differentiate the language of quality press and popular press newspapers. In fact‚ tabloidization involves a “movement away from longer‚ complex‚ analytical writing” in connection with the style of newspaper language (Bird 2009: 41). Firstly‚ the article from 1966 consists of 26 sentences and‚ thus‚ has an approximate average of 3 sentences per 100 words. Furthermore‚ it contains

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    During his encounter with the Buddha‚ Siddhartha explains that “nobody finds salvation through teachings...they do not contain the secret of what the Illustrious One himself experienced…” (Hesse 34). The “Good Without God” campaign is advertising a website that promotes seven promises that instills morals in children that do not follow a specific religion. Although the website serves as a foundation of morals to children who proclaim atheist

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    and Their Issues With Eating Disorders A social issue that continues to cause concern for many teenagers‚ is the problem of eating disorders. Eating disorders come in a variety of ways‚ such as eating large quantities of food and an obsession with thinness. The three most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa‚ Bulimia Nervosa‚ and Obesity. These conditions effect many teens around the world. They are real‚ complex‚ and devastating situations‚ which can have serious consequences. This is particularly

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