The Decline of the West by Hanif Kureishi We have now reached the stage in our society‚ where material goods have become a big influence and importance for us‚ especially in the Western capitalistic society. We are generally so focused on the material goods that we easily forget to carry about our family‚ but not least about the important life values. The recession is a great wake-up call‚ to get an opportunity to see things in a different way and a change disadvantageous behavior. The story “The
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COMPANY PROFILE NATIONAL BAZAAR (NB MARKETING CORPORATION) San Fernando City 2500 National Bazaar was established in 1932 by the late Mr. Dy Keh Hio as a single proprietorship engaged mainly in the distribution of general merchandise. In 1977‚ NB Marketing Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the Philippines and assumed the ownership and took over the operation of National Bazaar. National Bazaar is now a leading business establishment with diversified business interests renowned
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Nanook of the North is an interesting film that documents the lifestyle of an Inuit family in Quebec‚ Canada. Robert J. Flaherty‚ the writer‚ producer and director of the film makes sure to film every aspect of the family’s daily struggles and duties. With nearly everything but cold weather in limited supply‚ it becomes very obvious that every aspect in their lives serves a specific role aimed towards survival; they have no space extraneous luxuries. The community as a whole seems to be very
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change the social structure of the west? During the Commercial Revolution of the 16th century the West’s social structure was altered by an increase in trade and price inflation‚ which subsequently led to the creation of a new working class. The increase in trade during the commercial Revolution created a symbiotic relationship with the increasing involvement of merchants and markets that made new goods available to the European people. Soon enough Trading Companies were formed‚ as a result of inflation
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“At any time‚ the South can raise‚ equip‚ and maintain in the field‚ a larger army than any Power of the earth can send against her‚ and an army of soldiers men brought up on horseback‚ with guns in their hands.” (from Senator James Henry Hammond’s “Cotton is King‚” Document Library‚ March 4‚ 1858) The Confederates have their advantages and weaknesses in their economy‚ diplomacy‚ and military and so do the Union. However‚ the Confederacy stood above the Union with their advantages of the southern
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America’s Western Frontier The American Old West compromises the history‚ myths‚ legends‚ stories‚ beliefs‚ and cultural meanings that collected around the Western United States in the 1800’s. Most often the term refers to the late 19th century‚ between 1865 to 1900‚ post-Civil war time period. Terms Old West and Wild West relate to life beyond the western frontier. The Wild West appears as a simple romanticized perception of the actual Old West identity‚ which forms numerous characters‚ lifestyles
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Cancer Institute‚ in the United States‚ 1 out of 10 smokers is diagnosed with Lung Cancer. The film‚ Death in the West‚ is an anti-smoking exposé documentary produced by Thames Television in 1976‚ which originally aired on British Television before being banned. Considered one of the most powerful anti-smoking films ever made‚ the film takes on one of the biggest‚ richest tobacco companies: Philip Morris International Inc.‚ and more specifically‚ the Marlboro brand. Despite the educational and informing
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The differences that the North and the South shared varied greatly. These differences initially resulted in the infamous Civil War in the 19th century. For example‚ the North and South had different views on economic‚ political and social issues. The economic differences between the North and the South consist of the debate on the expansion of the United States economy. The political differences mainly focus on the issue of slavery. There were great amounts of debates surrounding the extension of
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An important strength of the North was its manufacturing capabilities. Factories could mass produce weapons while the South had few facilities capable of providing weapons. The North had experienced an industrial revolution in which many factories produced supplies necessary for an army. Another strength of the North was that it had better railroads and highways‚ including naval shipping resources used to re-supply forces. The North possessed a large amount of the country’s railroad and canal systems
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West African Music: Music has always been an important part of life in West Africa. Music serves many functions in West African society. It communicates ideas‚ values‚ and feelings. It celebrates historic events and important occasions in people’s lives. For instance‚ there are songs for weddings‚ funerals‚ and ceremonies honouring ancestors. Among the Yoruba tribe of present-day Nigeria‚ mothers of twins have their own special songs. In Ghana‚ there are songs for celebrating the loss of a child’s
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