their experiences in China for Europe to read. Two Italian and Catholic individuals successfully traveled to China and wrote about their adventures and experiences in China: Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci. Marco Polo‚ the first of the two men‚ wrote The Travels of Marco Polo which published circa 1300. While Matteo Ricci’s
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The Mongol Empire has a very interesting history‚ they were like other nomadic people they lived on the high steppe lands in central Asia and by 1206 C.E. things had changed dramatically. The document “Marco Polo on the Mongol Military Tactics” brings a lot of questions and interest. For example what was the relationship between the Mongol’s environment and the establishment of their empire‚ why were the Mongols so successful and how did their background help them build their empire? It seems that
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Malacanang has declared February 25 as a special holiday for all schools nationwide. People Power Day or Araw ng People Power is a school holiday. This is in commemoration of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Senator Gregorio Honasan‚ a former rebel soldier‚ was one of the major figures in the 1986 EDSA Revolution. As the anniversary of the 1986 EDSA revolution approaches‚ he thinks that there is no reason yet to "celebrate" its anniversary. For now‚ the Philippines can only "commemorate it." "Siguro
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A tumble of violet‚ blue‚ orange and green…the blazing lights of the neon signs‚ the hazy colors of the disco scene. There I was‚ a typical colegiala out to enjoy the world‚ a part of the “let’s make tusok-tusok the fishballs” syndrome. Youth with all its petty follies and foibles. Life was good…sometimes. Other times‚ I found myself stopping to ask‚ “What’s the use?” But I didn’t worry much about it. I mean‚ my life wasn’t a total whirl – it was just a little out of focus. At least I was having
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Visual Aids: Q&A with the audience‚ Power point for examples of the effects of corruption. Theme: THINK BIG‚ START SMALL. (In a corrupted Nation‚ One NO can make a difference) Objective action: To say “CORRUPTION ISN’T AN OPTION. Turn 180 degrees NO TO IT. “ Intro: Corruption: widely known as a sickness in society. (Research on why?) Why Brgy. Kagawad as a TA? (nga naman? Related to the Theme) It always starts within us. In your position what do you think you could do? We believe that
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STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS of PNOY 2013 The President began his SONA by recalling how‚ nearly four years ago‚ a group of well-meaning people persuaded him to run in the 2010 presidential elections‚ assuring him that while serious problems hound the country‚ they expected him only to start laying the groundwork at least for permanent resolution of those problems. They assured him they would help him face the challenges all the way. He hesitated‚ but knew that he wasn’t raised to evade responsibility
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Cavite State University Cavite City Campus DEPARTMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT 1ST Semester‚ AY: 2014-2015 ECON24 Sabra‚ Avie Gayle E. July 30‚ 2014 201310168 BSBM-2B Group 2 B-35 Instructor: Victoriano N. Rodil Reflection/Insight on Topic and Discussion on July 30‚ 2014‚ Wednesday‚ 4:00- 5:30 PM at Room 203 Fifth SONA of President Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino III In the first part of the speech of President Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino III on his fifth State of the Nation Address
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COMMENTS/REACTIONS ON 2014 SONA July 28‚ 2014‚ President Benigno S. Aquino‚ delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address and tackled the matters for government’s contribution in terms of education‚ health services‚ defense‚ public works and many more. The President first mentioned about the controversial “Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP)”‚ and still convince his bosses (Filipinos) of the good achievements of DAP. As an example‚ he cited Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
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Political dynasties are here to stay whether you like it or not‚ unless‚ of course‚ if YOU make a choice. Article II‚ Section 26 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution prohibits the existence of political dynasties but because majority of the lawmakers are either scions or kingpins of a political clan‚ no one has the guts to step up and perform a rare case of political suicide. Now‚ we are just left with two choices: stand up for democracy and let corrupt political dynasties wither on their own or
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The image taken by Marco Antonio Cruz is shrouded in a layer of mystery and leave viewers with an uncertain feeling that grabs their attention. In the caption of the photo it states that it is a photo of a visually impaired person from Mexico and that it is part of a series of photographs. This photo is in black and white and has many stark angles that create contrast between the person‚ the floor and the walls. The room that it was taken in is dimly lit and seems very barren because of its lake
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