Farhana : The origins of Baba Nyonya can be traced back to centuries ago when the Chinese emigrated from China to the British Straits Settlement of Melaka‚ Singapore‚ Penang and also Java of Indonesia. The Chinese then married the local females and their distinct background‚ cultures and customs blended together harmoniously and became baba nyonya in “Peranakan” culture. Farhana : “Peranakan” means descendent in Malay. It is another local term for them. “Baba” refers to the male while “nyonya” is
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There are many characteristics that are unique to a civilized person. One of the many character traits include contributing to the common good of the community. Piggy is a perfect embodiment of this key trait. During the fierce dispute between Jack and Ralph over supremacy‚ Jack asks the group of boys to vote Ralph out of the leadership position‚ however they refuse to do so. Enraged‚ Jack leaves and announces that if anyone would like to join him‚ they are welcome to. Following Jack’s departure
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Characteristics of the 1920s Technology had a significant impact on the 1920s. Because of the development of assembly lines and other innovations‚ cars became one of the most important industries in the nation. This stimulated growth in the industries of steel‚ rubber‚ glass‚ tool companies‚ oil corporations‚ and road construction. As a result of the mobility of individuals that was made possible by the automobile‚ the demand for suburban housing began to boom. In the early 1920s‚ commercial
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ORIGINS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION The causes of the French Revolution of 1787-1789 (Solé 3) is a subject worthy of investigation because the revolt is an event of crucial importance in Western History. It marked the end of feudalism and the beginning of democracy in France‚ and can be seen as a turning point for liberty in Europe. To quote the German author Goethe‚ ‘From this place‚ and from this day‚ commences a new era in the world’s history’ (Wright 2). In 1774 when Louis XVI ascended
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leadership is on everyone’s mind. Finding good leaders has become one of the highest priorities in large and small organizations. But how we define leadership and what should we be looking for in a good leader will be the questions we explore in this paper. This paper is meant to be a summarized reflection of my thoughts and beliefs on leadership. It will evaluate where I stand at the beginning of this course with regard to the characteristics of leadership I possess. It will explore some of the realities
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To begin with‚ the Western world used the term the Roaring Twenties to refer to the period of 1920s. This period did usher in the birth of a modernized national lifestyle; because Americans who were war-weary did come to value leisure and also convenience over self-denial and leisure. The main characteristics of this new national consumer-based society were; 1. Culture clashes People’s culture was clashed during this period where they had to adopt a new way of doing things. 2. Politics of fear During
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assist your understanding‚ but students will not be penalised for not referring to it‚ nor rewarded for referring to it. The focus should be on the prescribed reading for the assignment. As this is a reflective and not a research essay‚ you should not refer to material outside the prescribed and supplementary reading. You should follow the advice below‚ but also the advice given in the Study Guide on the assignment. Note especially the reference to penalties if the 1500 word limit is exceeded. You should
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what kind of dog it was and she replied the breed was “Pug” and the pug’s name was “Rosie”. At that moment‚ I fell in love with the breed instantly and knew one day I would have a pug and I would call her “Daisey”. Pugs originate from China‚ but were brought to England by wealthy Dutch merchants in the 16th century. The facial characteristics of a pug are their small round head with turned-up nose and wide set eyes. Small soft ears that face forward‚ curly tail‚ and stocky‚ small body and legs with
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According to the origin of the Sun Dance‚ which is a sacred annual summer ritual that was performed by some twenty tribes of the Plains Indians (the nomadic tribes of the American mid- west). The performance of the Sun Dance varied among different tribes people‚ but certain activities were common throughout the various Plains Indian tribes. In a word‚ the performance types and structure are different between varies tribes. Just like other native dance and music‚ the purpose of the Sun Dance‚ which
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person can persuade and how people can be influenced into doing something for another with credible logical reasoning both in the work place and in personal interactions. In groups of four‚ six key characteristics mentioned by Robert Cialdini were explored and then discussed as a whole in class. These characteristics include liking; where in order to influence behaviour patterns‚ you have to at the least try and like the person you are interacting with. Building a good rapport with someone is the
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