The Friendship Gate is an internationally known landmark and a symbol of cultural exchange and friendship between Philadelphia and its sister city‚ Tianjin‚ China. I will be discussing the function of the Friendship Gate‚ the location in which the gate was placed‚ the history‚ and my personal experience at the gate. The Chinese Friendship Gate is an important symbol to the Chinese that live in the area and Asian population in general because it’s a symbol of respect that Philadelphia has for the
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place that I was about to explore‚ at least that was what I thought at that time as I was dragged to my feet after sleeping no more than four hours and to tolerate the incessant comments my parents made on the way to it. When I was standing at the gate‚ the land was still enveloped in the darkness of the previous night. And yet‚ I could vaguely see some people already strolling up and down. How could these old people see in such darkness? Maybe it was my brain that refused to let my eyes function
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Analyse and evaluate how the Smithsonian National Museum of American History September 11 Website and ONE related text of your choosing represent history and memory in unique and evocative ways Good Morning teachers and students‚ my name is Lala Smith‚ and I’d like to share and address to you my own personal understanding as both a composer and responder‚ of history‚ memory and their representations. Standing here before you‚ I will elaborate further into the relationship of both factors and
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The beautiful game‚ for all its imperfections and flaws‚ never ceases to amaze. Whether it be a stunning goal‚ a shock result‚ a controversial transfer‚ or a shocking revelation‚ football’s unpredictability is what drives our passion for the game. In the first month of 2010‚ football threw up many surprises that have shocked the English game. From Leeds United’s outstanding victory at Old Trafford‚ to the John Terry saga that has reared its ugly head over the last week‚ football’s ability to keep
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“Discuss the subjects in which you have had difficulty...” There comes a time or two in our lives where we struggle with certain aspects which we will overcome at a later time in life. As a child‚ I was told that I was very outgoing and friendly‚ but I felt like a shy and quiet soul. While my friends were shining stars and found merriment in groups‚ I was just merely a shadow behind them‚ finding content in being alone. However‚ teachers would notice this trait of mine and try to pull me out
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go to battle; he looks to his soldier and says‚ “Nothing is more difficult‚ and therefore more precious‚ than to be able to decide.” (16). The author uses the words “difficult” and “Precious” to inflict into our minds that decisions are powerful in life. Another example of greed is when Napoleon lost a big war leading him to his exile of his home; he says to himself‚ “My downfall raises me to infinite heights.” (28). At this point of the book Napoleon’s greed overcame him by Napoleon thinking that
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I am going to speak about the great Indian freedom fighter ’Kappalottiya Tamilian’ V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. He popularly known by his initials V.O.C was one of the most prominent lawyers in 19th century British India. Chidambaram Pillai’s rebellious attitude and his courage to act against the British government‚ the English stripped the title of barrister associated with his name. It was his brave nature that won V.O.C the name ’Kappalottiya Tamilian’ in Tamil Nadu‚ which translates to ’The Tamil
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one theory that may affect one cognitive process‚ in this case memory. First of all the cognitive level of analysis it’s how mental processes in the brain develops the information. It includes how we take the information from the outside world like daily activities and how we make sense of it but most important what use we make of the information. One theory of how emotion may affect the cognitive process of memory is Flashbulb Memory suggested by Brown and Kulik (1977). Emotions have been considered
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The movie "A Beautiful Mind" tells the story of Nobel Prize winner John Nash’s struggle with schizophrenia. It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia‚ to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. The movie provides a lot of information and insight into the psychological condition of schizophrenia‚ including information on the symptoms‚ the treatment and cures‚ the life for the individual and for the individual’s family. The movie
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Memory Memory is the vital tool in learning and thinking . We all use memory in our everyday lives. Think about the first time you ever tied your shoe laces or rode a bike; those are all forms of memory ‚ long term or short. If you do not remember anything from the past ‚ you would never learn; thus unable to process. Without memory you would simply be exposed to new and unfamiliar things . Life would be absent and bare of the richness of it happy or sorrow. Many scientists are still unsure of
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