Women in History and the Rise of the City of Ladies Prior to and throughout the late middle ages‚ women have been portrayed in literature as vile and corrupt. During this time‚ Christine de Pizan became a well educated woman and counteracted the previous notions of men’s slander against women. With her literary works‚ Pizan illustrated to her readers and women that though education they can aspire to be something greater than what is written in history. Through the use of real historical examples
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Festivals and fairs of rajastan BRIJ FESTIVAL Staged a few days before Holi (March) in the Brij area around Bharatpur‚ it celebrates the festival of spring with spontaneus expressions of music and dance. DESERT FESTIVAL Place: Jaisalmer Time: January-February Rites & Rituals The otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and displays some cherished moments of its illustrious past and affluent culture. Traditional dances backed by high-pitched music create an out-of-this-world environment
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Festivals of Jammu Lohri (13 January) Lohri bonfire This festival heralds the onset of spring and is also known as Makar Sankranti. The whole region wears a festive look on this day. Thousands take a dip in the holy river‚ called Havan Yagnas‚ and candles light up nearly every house and temple in Jammu. In the rural areas‚ it is customary for young boys to go around asking for gifts from newly-weds and parents of new-borns. A special dance called the Chajja is held on the occasion of Lohri.
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The Future of Non-Profits Jose M. Peralta Keller University PA571 – Nonprofit Organization Management Kevin Hume February 18‚ 2011 The Future of Non-Profits “The once-booming nonprofit sector is in the midst of a shakeout‚ leaving many Americans without services and culling weak groups from the strong. Hit by a drop in donations and government funding in the wake of a deep recession‚ nonprofits—from arts councils to food banks—are undergoing a painful restructuring‚ including mergers‚ acquisitions
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Living in one of the most dangerous neighborhood in the city of Milwaukee‚ I believe that community service is a must. Community service is a huge component of my life that gives me an opportunity to make my society a better place‚ the small things count. Today‚ 10/28/2017‚ I lost a classmate‚ Jakeem Sims‚ due to violence and gang activity within the City of Milwaukee. He was one of the smartest‚ funniest‚ and down to earth kid I knew. I knew that he wanted to at least graduate college in order to
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-refreshments to sell -electricity -water -rent expense -salaries/wages -stationary Question Three: Answer: • Membership Fees: –also known as subscriptions. -usually most important income (revenue) to a club‚ major portion. -together with additional income‚ cover expenses. -fixed amount. -paid by members of club. -usually payable annually‚ sometimes quarterly or even monthly. -income to club. • Income Receivable/Accrued income:
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Non-profit organization is not organized for the purpose of generating profits but to fulfil a charitable mission. Among the many non-profit organizations in Colorado‚ Liver Health Connection (Previously Hepatitis C Connection) is the only non-profit organization in the state that provides coordinated and in-depth Hepatitis C education and prevention services. Liver Health Connection (LHC) was founded in 1995 by Ann Jesse and a small group of enthusiastic individuals. At a time‚ it was founded under
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Delivery in the United States 11/19/2008 American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881—127 years ago. Clara Barton established the American Red Cross in Washington DC on May 21‚ 1881. She was the chief of this organization for twenty three years. The idea came to her after visiting Europe and witnessing how the interactions were with the Swiss-International Red Cross. Ms. Clara Barton wasn’t a nurse‚ but
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Writing to Advice How to Survive a Music Festival There comes a time every summer when festivals take over: live music; squelching mud; frothy beer; unusual characters; overflowing portaloos and much‚ much more. The anticipated festivals range from small ones like ‘Run to the Sun’ to much larger more established ones like ‘Glastonbury’ – either way there’s a festival for everybody! If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life then go to a festival and get engulfed by the music you
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international festival Steve Henderson‚ Leeds Metropolitan University Glastonbury Festival has beconne a worldwide attraction for music fans and artists alike. In 2009‚ Bruce Springsteen was added to the long list of acts (from Paul McCartney to Oasis) that have appeared at the festival. It started in 1970 when 1‚500 hippy revellers gathered on a farm near Glastonbury Tor to be plied with free milk and entertainment from a makeshift stage. Now‚ Glastonbury is a major international festival that attracts
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