This article was downloaded by: [NUS National University of Singapore] On: 15 January 2015‚ At: 02:47 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House‚ 37-41 Mortimer Street‚ London W1T 3JH‚ UK The Washington Quarterly Publication details‚ including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rwaq20 The system that soured: Toward a new paradigm to guide Japan policy Richard Katz
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We were almost through the state of North Carolina as we traveled on Interstate 95. It was rush hour and you could tell everyone was antsy and excited to get home. Cars traveled at 80 miles per hour‚ and some were even traveling faster than that. I could now see why it was ranked the fifth worst highway in North America. Cars were weaving in and out of traffic at over 90 miles per hour. Traffic was getting heavy. Listening to the radio‚ my dad and I sang along to a familiar song we both knew‚ “Yeah”
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Is Bauhaus’s influence still felt today? In 1919‚ architect Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus in Weimar‚ Germany‚ a school of craft and fine arts. The aim of Gropius was to reimagine the material world and reflect the unity of all arts (Bergdoll‚ 2009). Only active for a mere 14 years‚ this essay will consider whether the Bauhaus’s influence is still felt today by looking at the links between Ikea and Bauhaus. This essay will also look at the influence in teaching within art courses today with
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Chapter 1 Marketing: Managing Profitable Customer Relationships Multiple Choice 1. Marketing seeks to create and manage profitable customer relationships by delivering _____ to customers. a. competitive prices b. superior value c. superior service d. superior promotion (b; Easy) 2. The marketing manager at Sunshine Car Washes is holding a training session for new employees. She stresses that perhaps the most important concept of modern marketing is _____. a. customer relationship management b
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When the Titanic set sail in 1912‚ it was thought to be the fastest and most remarkable ship of its time. Its maiden voyage was so famous‚ that’s its horrific downfall came as even more of a shock to the public. The tragedy of the "unsinkable" ship is one that will be told for generations. Construction of the Titanic began on March 31st‚ 1909. Two years and seventy-five million dollars later‚ it was ready for voyage. 882.5 feet in length and 46‚329 tons‚ the Titanic was considered one of the most
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A critical look at the Communicative Approach (1) Michael Swan This (the first of two articles) examines some of the more theoretical ideas underlying the ‘Communicative Approach‘. These include the belief that we should teach ‘use’ as well as ‘meaning; and some attitudes regarding the teaching of ‘skills’ and ‘strategies’. A second article will deal with more pedagogical aspects of the approach‚ especially the idea of a ‘semantic syllabus’ and the question of ‘authenticity’ in materials and methodology
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CHALLENGES OF PRESERVING ORAL TRADITIONS AMONG BASARWA TRIBE MODISE JUDGE 201201027 THATO KGAKGE 201203471 DOREEN PHALE 201204113 ABSTRACT Basarwa are faced with huge responsibilities of preserving their Oral Traditions. This project has been written to address issues that Basarwa are facing. All the importance and challenges of Oral Traditions among Basarwa are covered in this project‚ making it a basic text for Basarwa tribe whom would want to preserve their Oral Traditions and overcome
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ct Analyse the effect of ‘Globalization’ on fashion with special reference to the impact of Japanese designs on the European scene. The definition of globalisation is quite complex and extremely controversial. However globalization with reference to the fashion industry helps defines the development of what has been termed as „world fashion‟. Preferred garments of young people is quite often the same. A phenomenon made possible by the exploitative mechanisms of globalization. The globalization
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The word ethnicity comes from the Greek word “ethnos” which refers to a type of social stratification that emerges when people form groups based on their common origins. The word “stratification” can have a negative connotation to some since it is seen to be synonymous with the word separation which is oftentimes used negatively in context. Despite its negative connotation‚ many ethnicities continue to practice social stratification to keep their culture distinct from other people’s cultures. This
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201305 Meguro Language Center HIRAGANA and KATAKANA Work Sheets Answer ひらがな カタカナ ＿ 1. ROMAJI‚ HIRAGANA and KATAKANA Chart ·············· 1 2. HIRAGANA work sheets and quizzes ·················· 2-8 3. The rules in HIRAGANA ···························· 9-10 4. HIRAGANA Review Quiz ····························· 11 5. KATAKANA work sheets‚ small quizzes and rules ······ 12-20 6. KATAKANA quizzes ······························ 21-24 7. HIRAGANA and KATAKANA Review Quiz ···············
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