reshape their bodies or go under the knife to seek physical perfection? Or to stretch human bones like the Kayan women in Nai Soi Thailand. Tattoos‚ piercings‚ implants‚ hair color: As a species were either trying to stand out or fit in. The changes we make to our bodies do not just define us; they define the very culture we live in. On the remote border of the Thailand in Nai Soi sit a tribe. These tribes hold Kayan women‚ or to outsiders‚ the long necks. The Kayan women were heavy brass rings around
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I come from the richest country in the world‚ yet also one of the poorest. While Venezuela has the largest reserve of petroleum in the world‚ besides uranium‚ gold‚ coltan‚ and anything you can ask for‚ there is hunger‚ illness‚ and poverty. If disgrace was awarded‚ we would win in so many fields: highest inflation‚ most dangerous cities‚ corruption‚ and even 2nd year as the country with the most misery‚ according to John Hopkins University. When I was 5 years old‚ I already knew who Chávez was
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Essay on ‘’My Little Bit of Country’’ ‘’My little Bit of Country’’ is an essay‚ written by Susan Cheever‚ about Central Park. Susan Cheever acts as the narrator‚ telling parts of her life story‚ from her childhood days until her present‚ from her point-of-view. The story takes place in the urban Manhattan‚ putting the New York City life in perspective‚ of a life in the suburbs. The story begins with the protagonists’ first memory of summer mornings in Central Park with her father‚ after his
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In his poem‚ “I Hate and I Love”‚ ancient Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus writes‚ “I hate and love. And why‚ perhaps you’ll ask. I don’t know: but I feel‚ and I’m tormented.” Throughout the history of the world‚ love and hate have been battling it out to see which one will prevail. They’ve gone back and forth‚ but neither has completely overtaken the other. In the world today‚ people are constantly debating and arguing for their side. Some argue hatred has taken over when they see acts of violence
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Why do I love history? Do you want to know why? This is because I think history is an interesting subject. Most students hate to study history. This is because they think they have to memorise a lot of facts. Actually‚ we don’t have to do this. If you really want to score in history subject means‚ you just have to really understand about what is exactly happening. If you do this means‚ I’m absolutely sure that you will score in history subject. Now let’s see why I really do love this subject. History
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"Our goal has never been to be the biggest‚ only the best." Since 1938 Paul Stuart has been the leading arbiter of taste‚ style‚ and fashion for luxury menswear in the United States. Founded by Ralph Ostrove and named after his son‚ the store has dressed world leaders‚ dignitaries‚ celebrities‚ titans of business‚ and anyone who expects the highest quality clothing and superior service‚ for over 70 years. All the clothing Paul Stuart stocks‚ both men’s and women’s‚ bears the unique Paul
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How Do I Love Thee Elizabeth Barrett Browning asks‚ “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” (439). There are innumerable ways you are able to love to another individual. Each line of the poem answers her original question‚ and then goes on to prove (with evidence) that her love is indeed real. Browning describes and expresses her distinct feelings very literally about the one she loves in this poem. She explains love by listing and describing many of the ways that she knows how to love and compares
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How I Fell in Love with Reading When I was younger I was very active and had no desire to read or learn and was more focused on playing basketball at recesses then on the topics being taught. My passion for basketball originated in my childhood when I would play the game at local parks and at home with friends and family. As I entered high school I tried out for and made the basketball team at Bell Gardens High. Because I wanted to gain a competitive edge‚ my passion for the game provoked me to
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Italy‚ a country famous with pasta‚ pizza‚ great wine‚ beautiful beaches‚ and fine art‚ located in south-central Europe. Its capital is Rome‚ a city famous with Christianity‚ the Vatican‚ the churches and fine art. I would like to go to Italy‚ there are a lot of interesting places that attract me! The reason that I would like to visit Italy is to eat authentic Italian food. Then ‚meal that will be served is prepared with skills. The famous food in Italy is an authentic Italian Pizza Margherita
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My Little Bit of Country As humans we are always haunting the feeling of belonging. Not only the feeling of belonging to someone we love‚ but also figuring out the place where we feel home and safe. The feeling of belonging clarifies the ideal lifestyle for every individual. Some people find the feeling of belonging in a small suburb surrounded by an untamed nature. Others belong to a life surrounded by millions of people and skyscrapers. Once again‚ the feeling of belonging is a mindset that makes
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