The first day. The first day‚ by Edward p. Jones. born 1951 is an American novelist and short story writer. His 2003 novel The Known World received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Jones was born and raised in Washington‚ D.C.‚ and educated at both the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Virginia. His first book‚ Lost in the City‚ is a collection of short stories about the African-American working class in 20th-century Washington‚ D.C. In the early stories are some who are like first-generation
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MARTYRS DAY The Nation pays homage to the martyrs who suffered and died for the freedom‚ welfare‚ and progress of the country‚ on January 30 every year. It was on January 30‚ 1948 that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated a little before the sunset when he was going to attend his evening prayers. Gandhiji was the greatest among the lakhs and lakhs of martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the country’s Independence‚ welfare andprogress. Since Gandhiji’s martyrdom
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Hamad Alhammadi Intermediate 2 Dr. Sandra Nagy Valentine’s Day Valentine’s day is an important day. “ Valentine’s Day is very important for English speaking people” Dr. Sandra said. Especially on this day‚ a lot of money was spent in valentines gift. The old story explains how Valentine’s Day came from a priest who was working in the church and he was marrying people. Suddenly a memo came from the Emperor Claudius that said “solders may not get married any more and if any one married a solder
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Evening! Ladies and Gentleman!‚ The galaxy of intellectuals‚ your Excellency‚ invited guests‚ teachers and my dear friends Well‚ my first and foremost duty - On behalf of the Principal‚ Teaching Staff and Students‚ we welcome you all to our ANNUAL DAY FUNCTION– how different is this evening. Dear audience‚ you will yourself discover as the colors of cultural feast unfold! We fell honored to have with us - The Honorable Chief Guest His Excellency Mr. XYZ‚ the ______________‚ - Sir you hardly
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day of the dead ART 2013 WHO STARTED DAY OF THE DEAD? Day of the dead originated centuries ago in Mexico‚ where it is still widely celebrated to this day. The holiday is a blend of indigenous beliefs and Spanish Catholic beliefs. WHO CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD? It is celebrated throughout Mexico. Many other countries around the world celebrate similar versions of Day of the Dead as well‚ by having special days for honoring the dead. These celebrations occur in various countries in Central
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IF I HAD THREE DAYS TO DO WHATEVER I WANTED… I would take the chance to do things that are valued the most to me. In these three days‚ it is said that money‚ time‚ and rules are not taken in consideration. Therefore‚ I would have complete freedom in doing whatever I wanted and make the impossible‚ possible in these days. On the first day‚ I would want to explore the other side of the universe. Ever since I was a little child‚ I had an adventurous side to me. I wanted to explore
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Vipassana (insight) meditation. Therefore mindfulness‚ enriched through daily practice‚ strengthens the ability to be aware of each moment with compassion‚ and a more balanced state of mind rather than remaining in perpetual dissatisfaction. In day to day Buddhist practice‚ “mindfulness is the observance of the basic nature of each passing
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inscription For the Fallen Composed on these cliffs 1914 However there is also a plaque on the beehive monument on the East Cliff above Portreath in central North Cornwall which cites that as the place where Binyon composed the poem. The poem honoured the World War I British war dead of that time and in particular the British Expeditionary Force‚ which had by then already had high casualty rates on the developing Western Front. The poem was published when the Battle of the Marne was foremost in people’s minds
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INTRELA Independence Day (1996) The basic encounter begins on 2nd of July when inexplicable aliens species launch an invasion against human beings and to destroy the earth. An enormous spaceship appeared overhead‚ but incredulity turns to terror as they blast down powerful fire beams all over the earth. David Levinson‚ an ex-scientist turned cable technician‚ discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less than a day. At this point‚ a determined
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Children’s Day How should we celebrate Children’s Day? Here is a short speech on the significance of Children’s Day. Suitable for children aged 5-10. If there is something that all men like‚ it can be nothing else but children. They conquer our hearts with their angelic eyes and innocent smiles . It makes us realize that may be the way god wanted us to be. On Children’s Day tribute is paid to all children in the world. In India‚ Children’s Day is celebrated on 14th November as the day marks the
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