In the short stories “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury and “The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov‚ the theme demonstrated is that advanced technology can make social interaction less important. In “The Pedestrian” the protagonist Leonard Mead enjoys going for walks‚ while everyone else is occupied with their technology. “In the ten years of walking by night or day‚ for thousands of miles‚ [Leonard] had never met another person walking‚ not one in all that time.” Nobody feels the need to leave their
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TEXT ANALYSIS OF “NOLI ME TANGERE” - Barlaan GENRE: Novel PURPOSE OF THE TEXT: Jose Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere during the time of the Spanish occupation in the Philippines. The novel is a reflection of what the Filipinos were going through during that time. He wrote it to open the eyes of the Filipinos to the reality that they were being oppressed. Rizal’s book persistently unmasks contemporary Spaniards in the Philippines of every kind. He exposes corruption and brutality of the civil guards
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NovayelSeptember 25‚ 2014 It’s More Fun in the Philippines Are you planning to go on a vacation soon? Have you decided where to go? If you haven’t figured it out yet; I can help you with that! I know a great place to visit where you can enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery‚ friendly and happy people‚ and most of all‚ very affordable prices. So pack up your things‚ book a ticket and let’s have fun in the Philippines! First let’s talk about the scenery in the Philippines. It is located in
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A large city government was putting on a number of seminars for managers of various departments throughout the city. At one of these sessions the topic discussed was motivation—how to motivate public servants to do a good job. The plight of a police captain became the central focus of the discussion: I’ve got a real problem with my officers. They come on the force as young‚ inexperienced rookies‚ and we send them out on the street‚ either in cars or on a beat. They seem to like the contact they
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Tony Blair: Prime Minister or President? ‘Blair is by far the worst of the eight prime ministers I have known’. ‘It is the presidential system he sees emerging under Mr Blair (the fault of over-large majorities‚ the prime minister’s character and his well documented disdain for parliament) which he loathes’. Guardian article on veteran maverick Labour MP‚ Tam Dalyell‚ 29/03/05. Ever since he swept to power in 1997‚ Tony Blair’s unique dominance over his party and indeed‚ the UK’s political
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For their own survival Can you make people love you more by forming them‚ the way you want them to be? This is the essential question in For their own survival (2002) the short story by Ursula Hegi. The story is about the two persons Liz and Sam. They are on holiday by the coast in Mexico. After eleven years of marriage‚ Liz decides to leave Sam. This is very ironic‚ because she is the one who promised him‚ that he would always be with her. They are both active persons‚ and do everything together
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different type of colonist‚ one that emigrated for religious rather than national or economic reasons. »full text • Since the English language arrived late to the New World‚ it was by no means inevitable that the English would dominate‚ even in their own colonies. But by 1700‚ the strength of the (mostly religious) literary output of New England had made English the preeminent language of early American literature. »full text • The state of American literature in 1700‚ consisting of only about 250
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they affect the way you work is a crucial part of personal and professional development. If you allow your own preferences to dominate your work with people‚ you will fail to perform to the standards of the Codes of Practice for care workers set out by the UK regulating bodies. All the codes require care workers to respect and promote people’s individual views and wishes. .Everyone has their own values‚ beliefs and preferences. It is recognition of who we are and what we believe in. Your value‚ belief
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hours. It was March 14‚ 2013‚ but I remember it like it was yesterday. Two weeks earlier‚ I hung up my navy-blue patrol uniform for a chance to go work narcotics with the big boys at the DEA. In just thirteen days I had seen enough cocaine to make Tony Montana envious‚ and was involved in an undercover operation which resulted in the arrest of a dirty cop. It was like being in a movie‚ and March 14‚ 2013‚ was no different. My group was recently made aware that a cocaine courier was inbound to Nashville
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• popularly known as Plaridel • leading propagandist for reforms in the Philippines • editor and co-publisher of La Solidaridad • born August 30‚ 1850 in Cupang‚ San Nicolas‚ Bulacan to Julian del Pilar and Blasa Gatmaytan • died July 4‚ 1896 of tuberculosis‚ in Barcelona‚ Spain • He tried to marshal the nationalist sentiment of the Filipino ilustrados‚ or bourgeoisie‚ against Spanish imperialism. • He wrote "Dasalan at Tuksuhan" and also made a parody of
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