What makes a patriot? People through the ages have carried out both horrible and wonderful acts under the banner of patriotism. How then are we to define it? The concept of patriotism is just as debated and relevant today as it was during the Civil War. If our nation is to survive its current challenges‚ the definition of a true patriot must be clear. So‚ what is true patriotism? Only 57 percent of U.S. citizens over 18 described themselves as either “extremely” or “very” patriotic in a study
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Snowbirds of the south-west Anybody who drives in Arizona at this time of year will be familiar with the annual migration of “snowbirds”—retired people‚ that is‚ seeking to escape the sub-zero temperatures of the north for the balmy desert winter. As many as 300‚000 snowbirds flock here each year‚ so if you haven’t seen one before‚ there’s a good chance that your first encounter with this exotic creature will occur when you find yourself stuck behind a Jayco caravan with Nebraska licence plates
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Science‚ Technology and Medicine in Colonial India Interest in the science‚ technology and medicine of India under British rule has grown in recent years and has played an ever-increasing part in the reinterpretation of modern South Asian history. Spanning the period from the establishment of East India Company rule through to Independence‚ David Arnold’s wide-ranging and analytical survey demonstrates the importance of examining the role of science‚ technology and medicine in conjunction with
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sculpture‚ painting‚ and music in the Modern Era | Modern art is defined as “art that has been and continues to be created in our lifetime”. This is the current period of art and has been since 1920. Many different movements occurred in the modern era and most of them were very controversial and they changed the way people thought. I chose what I thought was the most vital and important four of the seven areas of artistry. I believe architecture in the modern era is an important area because they
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is meant by curriculum? A curriculum is a body of knowledge or perhaps better put‚ the set of courses and experiences that you would receive if you studied at an institution such as a college. It is the whole experience of that institution. Kerr defines curriculum as‚ ’All the learning which is planned and guided by the school‚ whether it is carried on in groups or individually‚ inside or outside the school.’ (Quoted in Kelly 1983: p.10). However‚ one would tend to find that each department or faculty
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“Sixteen” by Jessamyn West The steam from the kettle had condensed on the cold window and was running down the glass in tear-like trickles. Outside in the orchard the man from the smudge company was refilling the posts with oil. The greasy smell from last night’s burning was still in the air. Mr. Delahanty gazed out at the bleak darkening orange grove; Mrs. Delahanty watched her husband eat‚ nibbling up to the edges of the toast‚ then staking the crusts about his tea cup in a neat fence-like arrangement
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Society Does Not Define Me by Kristen Anastopoulos In magazines‚ on T V‚ in movies everywhere we look we see society’s version of “perfect” girls‚ which forces girls everywhere to believe that’s how you’re supposed to look. Because of society I grew up thinking that skinny was beautiful‚ but it turns out that wasn’t true. During middle school I was bullied for various things‚ which made me think I wasn’t beautiful. With this mindset I did whatever I could to fit society’s standards of beautiful
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which others’ acceptance is based largely on the extent to which one conforms‚ it is paramount that each person finds their genuine place in the world. Our society is fundamentally based around the often artificial groups to which we belong and the attributes and qualities associated with them. As a result‚ adherence to the pre-existing guidelines which define these groups‚ and to the expectations of others‚ can often be the easiest and is in some cases the only path to fitting in. However‚ the complexity
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A. Attention: Hello‚ good afternoon everyone‚ today I’m here to talk about one of the cultural artifact‚ and I chose Sari‚ which I chose a special kind of cloth in our culture. B. Sari is a traditional apparel of the Asian Indian woman. The essential simplicity of the sari—an untailored cloth measuring about 5 to 9 yards in length available in different colors‚ fabrics and designs. A sari is usually worn over a petticoat and a blouse in various styles; the most common style is wrapped around
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The West Australian Ballet Company In 1952‚ the West Australian Ballet Company was founded by Madame Kira Boulsloff; a Russian ballerina who dances with Les Ballet Russes. As Australasia’s oldest ballet company they have developed strong reputation as a classical and contemporary company. In 1970 after becoming WA’s state company‚ new artistic director Mr Rex Reid (1969 – 1974) began transforming the semi-professional ensemble into a top state company. Barbara Ahern; a prominent social and
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