October 1‚ 2013 Plastikos “Despite the popular misconception‚ the word ‘plastic’ in ‘plastic surgery’ does not mean ‘artificial‚’ but is derived from the ancient Greek word ‘plastikos‚’ which means to mold or give form” (Schnur and Hait). What was once used to help reconstruct the faces and bodies of wounded soldiers is now used to aesthetically create new faces and bodies around the world. The motive for surgery is changing. Statistics show that plastic surgery is becoming increasingly more popular
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"Life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" is the cornerstone of our nations Declaration of Independence. When considering this quote and identifying an individual or group of individuals who have continued to pursue this belief in the twentieth century and beyond‚ one must consider the name Cesar Chavez and the organization‚ The United Farm Workers‚ he was so instrumental in its formation‚ as being synonymous with this phrase. (U.S. Declaration of Independence (July 4‚ 1776)) Cesar Estrada Chavez
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The legend of Gilgamesh is believed to be the first story ever written by man. Before Gilgamesh was written it was passed from mouth to mouth by the ancient civilization of the Sumerians. The Sumerians existed over three thousand years before the birth of Christ. They recorded the story of Gilgamesh in cuneiform script. Later the Sumerian story was passed on to the Babylonians‚ Akkadians‚ Asyrians‚ Hitties‚ and Persians whom had also learned to write in their own languages. The Sumerians and
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TOURISM IN LESOTHO: NATURE’S BEST Introduction It is called the Kingdom in the sky. Where you can touch the clouds and be as one with nature. The mountains of Lesotho provides serenity‚ a rejuvenation of the mind‚ a revitalizing of the spirit things which cannot be described but can only be experienced. And it is too true that if you have not been to the mountains‚ you have not been to Lesotho. The sheer majesty of the peaks as they kiss the clouds leaves one breathless‚ the cascading rivers
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Pruitt-Igoe: The Making and Unmaking of Architecture’s Greatest Myth The Making In 1949‚ the United States Housing Act was passed‚ allowing the US government to introduce several urban rejuvenation projects‚ one of which was the Pruitt-Igoe public housing‚ largely created to restrict the growth of slums that were economically degrading the value of real estate in downtown St. Louis‚ Missouri. A 57 acre site was cleared for the construction of 5800 housing units that would house nearly 15000 residents
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Health is wealth” and Health is better than wealth” are well-known and oft repeated sayings. These underline a vital fact of life. Without good health nothing is of much use. If any sensible person is asked what he would prefer‚ health or wealth. He would immediately answer ‘health’. Without good health and physical fitness life would become a burden and a tasteless thing. Those who are sick‚ ill or weak in health are found dejected‚ nervous‚ hopeless and without any zest for life and its activities
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The lions in Santiago’s dreams represented his lost youth and his decreasing strength. For instance‚ when he needed strength on his long and strenuous voyage he thought of his dreams of the lions‚ and of them playing on the beach without a care in the world. With this in his mind it seemed to make him stronger and gave him the endurance to continue. The lions could also symbolize pride. Like the lions Santiago had pride. He was proud of his fishing skills. He was able to keep his lines straight
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italy Italian culture: Identity The Italians identify first with their village‚ this is known as "Campanilismo" - that area visible from the bell tower of the church in their village. "Campanile" meaning bell tower. But first and foremost Italians give priority to themselves‚ then their families‚ the village‚ province‚ region‚ and finally the country. Italian culture traditions: The Italy food culture The principle reason why many visit Italy is for the food. And who can blame them! The dining
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ROLE OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES IN IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL SET-UP IN INDIA Abstract Since the time of the independence‚ the Government has always tried to keep a vigilant eye over the educational set-up of the country. For the very purpose‚ it has always got various committees and agencies formed for the purpose of looking into the organizational system of the country’s educational expanse. The history of the committees and agencies being formed to look into the educational set up of
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Throughout human history‚ people have learned to unify in a series of methods‚ one being communication. The elimination of defined language barriers functions as a catalyst in people’s understanding of one another; however‚ other external forces limit such progression such as personal perspective and opinions. Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis delivers a written account of biased projection against economic greed and its enslaving effects through the protagonist Gregor Samsa. Parallels exist between
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