Keeping Still by Pablo Neruda is a thought provoking work of poetry. The poem was probably applicable to humanity of the time when it was authored‚ but it eerily fits so well into this moment of time and space. The notion of slowing the pace of life down for just a moment to realize that every living thing could use a moment of peace and reflection is so applicable to our lives in the Silicon Valley. With our hectic ways of trying to survive financially‚ complete our education‚ live and raise a family
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Arthur Luo POSC 143 July 10‚ 2012 Nicholas Boushee The “Electoral College” Archaic but Worth Keeping Every four years the United States enters the frenzy of election. Presidential candidates from multiple parties get ready for a campaign across the nation to gain popular support from both the delegates and the people. The presidential candidate not only has to win the popular vote‚ but also the majority votes in the Electoral College. The Electoral College serves to elect the president and
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Keeping History Alive/ Pearl Harbor “Yesterday‚ December 17‚ 1941--A date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan” (Roosevelt). These were the words spoken by the thirty-second president of the United States‚ Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The quote was part of a speech which was spoken the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack was located on the island of Oahu‚ Hawaii. The plan for the Japanese
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Argument for Keeping Repeat Offenders in Jail Why do killers‚ rapists‚ and child molesters go free? A large portion of early release prisoners commit serious crimes after being released. In fact‚ "in a three year follow-up of 108‚850 state prisoners released in 1983 from institutions in 11 states‚ within three years sixty percent of violent crime offenders were re-arrested. More than half of those charged with violent crimes were discharged within two years."(from Truth In Sentencing by James
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have become extremely more common to see in your pet stores making it seem more acceptable for people to keep them as pets. This is a very dangerous situation as these are wild animals who are not going to adapt to a restricted and confined setting. Keeping exotic animals as pets should not be allowed because it drastically lessens the animal’s quality of life‚ creates a dangerous environment for both
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Keeping the Skull… Alive. Fashion has way of recycling and reinventing itself‚ and like many fashion trends‚ there is a rich history in how the symbol of the skull has continued to renew itself in mainstream fashion. Whether you incorporate the skull in an outfit to express a gothic look or a classy style‚ or whether you chose to wear the skull stitched on the back of a cashmere sweater or embellished in funky jewelry‚ it is evident that the skull is a symbol in fashion that is attractive to a
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THE NECESSITY OF KEEPING UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION By Nguyeãn Ngoïc Khaùnh Linh Professor OÂng Vaên Minh Taâm COM2-D May 2008 Outline I. Introduction: The Vietnam education reform: omitting university entrance examination II. Reasons for not abolishing university entrance examination: A. Best selection guarantee B. The shortage of colleges and universities C. The effect of entrance exams III. Conclusion
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Tips in keeping a Good and Happy Friendship I. Introduction: Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection and strong bond relation of two or more people. Although “friendship” differs from person to person‚ place to place and time to time‚ it falls under one word definition‚ “BOND”. II. Content: Cheer your friends Friends are the supporters in all times. In times of trouble‚ give them the best of shot of you to make them smile that can help them to lessen the burdens of their problems
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for the best‚ has it not been the most absurd and outlandish changes that have won the most acclaim and praise in later generations? Once considered detestable‚ abstract art is now extolled as one of the most sophisticated aesthetic expressions. Keeping an open mind to change allows for growth in all aspects. Being open-minded allows for growth of friendly relations around the globe. It is the cumulative effort of each individual that will instigate others to adapt to innovation and new philosophies
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Unit 4- Keeping Children Safe (E1) Identify legislation which influences healthy‚ safe and secure environments for early year’s settings According to www.hse.gov.uk “COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health[1]. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by finding out what the health hazards are‚ deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment)[2]‚ and providing control measures to reduce harm to health”. Legislation
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