I suppose if one were to look at the etymology of the word “team”‚ one would arrive at its proto-Germanic derivation‚ Taumaz‚ which signifies the act of pulling or to draw together. These are words that illustrate cohesion. A team consists of a collection of individuals put together to form or seek out a common purpose as a whole. Thomas Edison was once asked why he needed twenty-one assistants; he simply responded “If I could solve all the problems myself‚ I would...”‚ a response that elicits
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Art and Literature in the Roaring 20s Have you ever seen how beautiful the art made in the 1920’s were? Many paintings and music created during this time were brand new to the world‚ and people adored them. They also loved the people who created these artistic masterpieces. Some of the artists that were around in this time could be described as mavericks‚ or unorthodox. Especially the artists that were minorities‚ because during the 1920s‚ minorities were facing a lot of racial tension‚ and the
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Chapter One The Art of Benin I I. Introduction A. Cultural Encounters Between Europe and Benin from the Fifteenth to the Twentieth Century 1. The trade in objects in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries 2. The imperial confrontations of the late nineteenth century 3. The engagement with ideas about art in the twentieth century B. European Contacts with Benin Europeans first became aware of the existence of Benin through Portuguese traders in the fifteenth century. The accounts left behind indicate
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Since I was a little girl‚ I’ve been constantly compared to others and never been able to voice an opinion. Constantly hearing "you should stick to arts and crafts" or "boys are smarter than girls"‚ made me question my abilities. It made me think that I had to know everything in order for someone to listen to me. My mom would say "do whatever you like do‚ yet show the world that you are brilliant in that". I made it my mission to never give up and to create a better future for myself. I threw myself
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Once upon a time‚ I was walking through the field beside the old abandoned building in my neighborhood. I found a body‚ I didn’t know if the body was a man or a woman but as I got closer I see that the person was struggling to breath‚ I didn’t know what to do so I turned and ran‚ About halfway to my house I Knew i couldn’t just leave the person there so I turned back around and went to find them. When I found the person I found out that it was a young woman. She struggled to tell me that she had
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Peace Corps workers‚ etc. However‚ the ability to stand and say‚ “I served my country” is a badge of distinction unique to the military. The decision to volunteer to defend this country through action and deed is an opportunity that few desire or partake of. Those that answer the call often describe their service with profound satisfaction. My reason for serving my country comes from this sense of duty and personal satisfaction that I found as a member of the United States Army. A man is not born
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World War I and the Visual Arts Events such as World War I (1914-1918) were the cause for some artists from various groups‚ painters‚ writers‚ and sculptors to gather in places to write to escape from the crisis of violence of war. Many artists were influenced to translate their works as paintings‚ sculptures‚ portraits‚ photographs‚ novels‚ movies‚ etc. Among others; Constructivism which was the inspiration for the ideas of well advanced Russian artists‚ the making of a new world in Art and Architecture
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Why you need to ask the question After reading through all previous chapters‚ you probably understand how important it is to know why you’re going to college. However‚ you might still be unconvinced. Why go through so much trouble? Can’t I just go to college and hope for the best? Even if I don’t have a clear cut plan or reason‚ isn’t it okay to go anyways? You wouldn’t do anything else that matters with no plan To go or not to go to college. This question can be a big turning point for your
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Culinary Exam Review Contaminants • Chemical o Toxic metals (lead‚ copper‚ brass‚ zinc) o Chemicals (cleaning products‚ polish‚ lubricants‚ sanitizers) o Pesricides • Physical: glass‚ metal‚ nail polish • Biological o Seafood toxins o Plant toxins o Fungal toxins o Pathogens o Bacteria o Parasites o Viruses Pathogens: Microorganisms that cause illnesses (virus‚ bacteria‚ parasites and
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longest time‚ I displayed an interest in the educative arts. It has always been a matter of how I would be able to succeed in my goal that would put the complete cherry on top. To obtain a scholarship of such quantity would open up so many doors for me that it would not be difficult in the slightest to find a way to pay my way through college. There are several reasons why I would be an ideal candidate for this scholarship opportunity‚ so let me delve into the many aspects that will show why I deserve
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