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    A unique variety of this fish‚ that sports an elongated horizontal white band in the center of its Percula Complex: The two most common Clownfish seen in the aquarium hobby are the two from the Percula Complex; the OcellarisAmphiprion ocellaris and the Percula clown fish Amphiprion percula. The Percula clown fish is known as the True Percula Clownfish. A unique variety of this fish‚ that sports an elongated horizontal white band in the center of its body‚ is known as the Picasso clown fish or Picasso

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    The Glass Castle Response

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    In the memoir‚ The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls‚ four dysfunctional kids learn how to grow up on their own and take on new responsibilities due to the absence of their parents. The parents‚ Rex and Rose Mary live very different lives but seem to always be on the same page when it comes to doing things for there kids. The story takes place in many different states because Jeanette’s dad Rex does not always have a stable job. The Walls family moved to various towns in the Desert until they had to

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    having exposure to harmful UV rays. On the other hand‚ Asian societies have a strong preference for lighter complexions as tanned skin is a symbol of working class (Sebastion‚ 2002). For example‚ Japanese female favor cute‚ smooth-skinned‚ faired look and slender androgynous men (Hays‚ 2009). Therefore‚ in order to obtain beautiful skin‚ Asian men would prefer purchasing skin lotions‚ whitening agents and anti-aging beauty creams. Hence‚ different products are assigned with different level of priorities

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    The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls has many themes such as mental illness‚ bullying‚ moving a lot‚ death in the family‚ understanding oneself and where one fits in the world and society‚ and having an abnormal family. It is clear that Jeannette’s mother has a mental illness that‚ in some ways‚ dictates her life and the lives of her children. Jeanette was bullied by classmates for being too smart and they thought she was showing off and “better than them”. Throughout the entire book‚ and Jeanette’s

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    MY MOST MEMORABLE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE is spending time with my mom. When she and I lived in DC‚ kindergarten through 2nd grade‚ she would take me to work with her every Tuesday‚ because that would be the day that her job brought bagels and donuts for everyone. My mom was a C.N.A.‚ A certified nursing assistance‚ she would go to the patients house and help them with their every needs. I always loved the way she was so caring‚ for me and the patients. We would ride the bus and train everywhere because

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    The Glass Castle‚ written by Jeannette Walls‚ is a wonderful book full of many different stories that made her childhood unique. This book is a memoir of the interesting and talented Jeannette Walls. The second chapter of the book begins with her‚ as a three year old‚ burning herself severely when making hotdogs for herself. I think that chapter just sets the tone of the story. Her crazy life was not so perfect even when she forced herself to believe it could be worse. How can it be worse when you

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    This essay shows the theme of childhood in Charles Dickens in the book Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist’s story begins with his birth in a workhouse. His mother dies shortly after giving birth to him‚ though long enough to kiss him on the forehead. As an illegitimate workhouse orphan Oliver seems doomed to a life of misery. Though deprived of education‚ affection and adequate food‚ Oliver still manages to triumph from rags to riches‚ when he finally finds happiness with his Aunt Rose Maylie and his guide

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    Identity In The Film Skin

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    and even in modern times identification based on race or religion or ethnicity can isolate‚ alienate and push one away from people who identify themselves as different. This is particularly true of South Africa during the Apartheid period. The film Skin explores in depth issues surrounding

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    Throughout The Glass Castle‚ one can see the generational curses of sins of the father. Jeannette’s parents were part of a cycle of alcoholism‚ anger and depression. Throughout the book one can see all the parts of the generational curses thorough Rex Walls‚ Rose Mary‚ Jeannette and her siblings. Rex Walls is the father of the writer of The Glass Castle. Throughout the book‚ one can see that he gets extremely drunk and he never holds down a job to provide for his family. Rex is usually gone drinking

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    4 million cases of squamous and basal cell skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are several different types of skin cancer. Examining the body and taking preventative measures can help to stop skin cancer. Different treatments are available to terminate skin cancer. By keeping prevention and precautions in mind‚ skin cancer can be avoided. There are various ways to scrutinize one’s body for skin cancer. A change in a mole‚ the presence of

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