Summary of “Apologizing for the Past for a Better Future” In Jason A. Edwards’ (2010) article “Apologizing for the Past for a Better Future‚” he examines the phenomena of collective apology made by the political leaders of Canada‚ Australia and America. All these political leaders apologized for the damages caused by historical wrongdoings because of bad decision making during wars or other situations. Collective apology is a way to apologize to people by acknowledging
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Good afternoon everyone‚ im here today to persuade you that tablets are better than textbooks especially in our generation today. But first I must define shortly what is a tablet. A tablet is ... So how tablets surpass the importance and usefulness of textbooks? 1. Tablets help students learn more material faster. Technology-based instruction can reduce the time students take to reach a learning objective by 30-80%. 2. Tablets can hold hundreds of textbooks on one device‚ plus homework‚ quizzes
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“bonitas non est pessimis esse meliorem” “It is not goodness to be better than the worst.’’ Most people‚ when given an assignment‚ will do the least possible work required to at least pass. Obviously‚ with newer and newer technologies‚ people have becomes lazy over time. If one is near death‚ it doesn’t mean that they are equal to one who is completely fine. There are countless examples for a quote such as this. Students may only meet the minimal requirements for a project just for it to
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I think coed schools are better than one sec schools. Development is a thing that comes with experience and development with both genders is a crucial thing. You called he also is another reason my coed schools are better. Efficiency is a very good thing and without it families would have to go through more work than necessary. Overall coed schools are more cohesive in many ways in my opinion. Single-sex schools are going to stagger the development of working with the opposite sex. First‚ without
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“Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance” is a uniquely enlightening and very comprehensive book that should be read by anyone interested in the medical field or someone who is entering it for the first time. Atul Gawande‚ being an experience general and specialized surgeon‚ speaks with an intellectual and knowledgeable tone throughout the book. Topics range from what someone might think is unusual for a surgeon to speak about‚ handwashing. You would think that a surgeon would be far enough in the
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In the age of apparent equality women are increasingly encouraged to ‘have it all’‚ balancing career‚ children and marriage to be seen as successful. However many feel this is bad for children who are then cared for by a childminder‚ nursery or member of the extended family (often grandparents). However for many families‚ especially where the mother is the major breadwinner‚ it is financially impossible for her to stop work without considerable state support. However many studies also point to the
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“A Better Life” is a film about an illegal immigrant who looks forward to settling with a good job and education for his son.The story starts with Carlos‚ face the immigrant‚ working as a gardener at a luxury house and later returning to his messed up humble home to find Luis watching Tv at probably an ungodly hour.The struggles he faces as a person and parent‚ as well as his environment‚ are the center of this groundbreaking movie. First of all‚ Carlos is the protagonist and stands as a symbol
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the bride‚ all dressed in white!” – - but where is the groom? My Jonathan? Father’s eyes were apprehensive – - “Madeline – - this is preposterous! – - - Didn’t I warn you? Is this what you call maturity and independence at eighteen? I guess we better hurry home!” But this is not how playwrights picture love. Romeo died for Juliet‚ Pyramus for Thisbe‚ Han Suyen called it a many splendored thing!” – - – And Princess Margaret gave up the crown for love! Jonathan – - – wait till I get you. I am
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A Good Memory for a Better Life! Whether you are at college or in a job‚a good memory is more than necessary in the daily activities and at all stages of your life. A good memory is essential for the student‚ the businessman‚ the employee‚ the politician‚ the statesman – in fact for every one in every walk of life. It is necessary‚ too‚ in social life‚ for a person who forgets his social engagements and can never remember the faces of those he has met will not be a social success.For example‚a
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English 101 02/20/2013 The World Needs Better Technology A malfunctioning coffee maker‚ a burning Jamaican flag‚ a cell phone‚ Youtube‚ disgruntled United Nation’s members‚ an angry mob‚ the riot police and the army. It is difficult to imagine these things having any connection at all. However‚ the commercial being analyzed ties all of these elements together to sell a concept. This paper will justify that the purpose of the advertisement‚ is to demonstrate the vital importance of technology
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