Salman Rushdie, an Indian post-colonial writer, has written an essay entitled "Imaginary Homelands," in which he talks about the homelands that arise in the memory of those who are no longer home. ... It is interesting to note that Obi's name is Ibo spelled backward. ... Chapter four No Longer At Ease highlights the differences between Obi and his fellow countrymen on his return from England. ...
What happens if I miss a cue to read a line and there is a long, awkward silence? ... No matter how hard I seemed to try, my low alto voice would not allow me to hit the high, operatic note. ... The cool water running down my throat eased and refreshed my sore throat. ... The heavy door that was once difficult opened with the greatest of ease. ... Difficult notes, tempo changes, and complex rhythms, were silent. ...
Also, there are other things like magic and drugs that can make men sleep just as well as they would if they were dead and therefore there is no reason for Death to hold any sense of pride. ... Another way that the poem can be looked at is that through his overconfidence and treating death like an inferior, Donne is trying to ease some of the anxieties of death that many people have. He is merely trying to compel a trust in the afterlife as a just the next step in life's long journey. It is also interesting to note that throughout that poem, Donne is talking to death and has personifie...
This may inconsequential, but it made a significant difference in the ease at which I used the program. ... No longer would a student need about five or six cumbersome textbooks, instead they would all be stored a single computer. ... E-book textbooks would also allow a student to search through their reading with greater ease. An index section would no longer be necessary, since a keyboard shortcut would be able to take them to the location of a specific term or phrase. ... This type of process could not be done with such ease in an electronic format. ...
Although I have no talent with instruments I still constantly have my iPod in. ... The ease of viewing artwork and how long a piece can attract the viewer's attention relies heavily on how that art work easy or difficult the comprehension of the piece is since the, "observer's attention to be made mobile by the rapidity with which he drops the problem of understanding a structure" (Rothenberg 25). ... We can presume that the softer the melody and notes the more calmness the song has. ... When we are sad or upset over something we tend to listen to slower songs with more mel...
His long military career began in 1781, and he quickly became a war hero and champion for the common man. ... At the time, America had no other currency than gold or silver coins, otherwise known as specie. ... In addition, the notes issued by the Bank were, not surprisingly, generally preferred to the other notes. ... By doing this, Jackson accomplished several objectives; "First he changed the status of the Bank, altogether as it would no longer have a financial association with the government. ... Biddle, however, still had an ace up his sleeve; the Bank still held control over the state b...
It issues Federal Reserve Notes, clears checks, acts as a fiscal agent to the federal government, and audits and maintains competition in the banking system. ... After this round of quantitative easing, interest rates decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%. ... Treasuries per month, resulting in a total planned expenditure of $600 billion for the easing period. ... This was done so that the market would be flooded with shot-term treasuries causing the interest rates on those securities to increase, and when they would buy the long-term securities the long-term interest rates would fall. ... The ECB intr...
Brief notes on accounting differences with Anglo-Saxon practices In common with many other mainland European states, accounting in Germany is an integral part of the legal framework, governed by detailed rules set by the state. ... • The notes to the financial statements must stipulate which accounting principles have been applied and provide a commentary on accounting, valuation, and consolidated methods that deviate from German rules. ... Accounting Procedures In broad terms, German accounting rules are characterised by a high degree of prudence, no doubt influenced by the key user...
The school left baskets of condoms in several classrooms with signs attached ,noting that student could take condoms without asking for permission... If condom distribution programs are established throughout the country, no longer will students have to walk into a public drug store and feel too intimidated to buy condoms. ... Imagine no unwanted teen pregnancies. ... All of the lives that will be able to continue on the path of their projected successes will no longer be derailed by some of the horrible burdens that the results of sex can place on it. ... Memorable Statement: If condom...
Santiago's thoughts helped him ease his worried spirit, and continue on with his purpose. ... He was no longer working alone at his task. ... For example, Hemingway said, "He no longer dreamed of storms, nor of women, nor of great occurrences, nor of great fish, nor fights, nor contests of strength, nor of his wife. ... But he knew he had attained it and he knew it was not disgraceful and it carried no loss of true pride" (14-15). ... In addition, the book notes, "You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman. ...
In contrast, Fyodor Dostoevesky's modern novel, Notes from the Underground, portrays the feeling of every man being on his own. ... Finally Dostoevesky illustrates modernism through his novel, Notes From the Underground. ... As long as he is safe underground, away from people, he has control over every situation. ... I returned musing to my room, feeling terribly at ease." ... Imaging Austen's Elizabeth traveling to the world that Dostoevesky created, there is no doubt she wouldn't make it. ...
It was a brittle brownish wax that could hold a groove for a longer time period than the strips of tin. ... It a long tape of plastic that is coated with iron oxide, a magnetic substance. ... "The ease of editing tapes allowed the professional more flexibility in the recording studios and moviemaking. ... Higher voltages would make higher notes and lower voltages made lower notes. ... One would play a note and the desired note would be produced with the resulting release of corresponding electric voltage. ...
She takes note that her parents, often complained that the social customs and courtesies familiar to them in their native India, do not exist here. ... She wanted to ease his worry on many occasions but never did. ... Lilia, is no longer required to look at the news and she only knows the details of the war in Pakistan, at present day because the details are in the history books. ... She know longer prays for the Pirzada family's well being because she has confirmation that they are safe and reunited. ...
There is no time to fix it. ... Each step is an increasing effort, but a necessary evil in order to obtain that single cup of dark liquid that will inevitably ease my pain and mark the beginning of the day. ... I feel a thud as my heart drops, and I notice the mile long line to the counter. ... Gaily I allow cheerful notes to escape my lips as I whistle my favorite tune. ... I have no worries and no cares. ...
You need to note shape and color. ... We note symmetry, nipple direction and general appearance. ... Increased risk factors also include late first pregnancies usually after thirty as well as no pregnancies. ... Drugs are given to the victim to decrease and deprive the cancer of its source of energy no matter what size the tumor is found to be. ... This method is painless and the not long. ...
Customs and immigration agreements were enhanced to allow European citizens more freedom to live, work, and study in any of the member states, and border controls were also eased. ... At that time the individual states notes will no longer be valid. ... To meet the requirements, which include a budget deficit of no more than three percent of their gross domestic product, by the deadline of late 1997. ...
Jazz artists are more likely to use 24 fret guitars because there are more frets, allowing for a larger selection of notes and octaves. ... These designs are generally used only for decoration, and have no affect on the guitar's sound. ... The benefit of a string-through guitar is the ease of changing strings without any hassle. ... This system is found on less expensive guitars, and is also known for its ease of string changing. ... Although this is a time-consuming and difficult process, it makes for more stable tunings and longer-lasting strings. ...
Customs and immigration agreements were greater to allow European citizens more freedom to live, work, and study in any of the member states, and border controls were also eased. ... To meet the requirements, which include a budget deficit of no more than three percent of their gross domestic product, by the deadline of late 1997. ... The reduction of losses due to the elimination of currency exchanges within the euro zone will produce almost a whole percentage point of annual European Union GDP states notes will no longer be valid. ... Customs and immigration agreements were greater to a...
The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves" (Paragraph 5). ... On most spring days, people are in high spirits and enjoying the outdoors, allowing the wonderful weather to ease troubles. ... Mallard is ironic because she did not act very sad at the news that her husband no longer lived. ...
The Internet is no different. ... As both Carr and Friedman note, reading alone has changed drastically. ... Presently, Wesch notes, the Internet is used most for looking at funny pictures of cats and pornography. ... With ease, I can email or chat with someone on the other side of the planet. ... If used wisely, there is no question that the Internet can be a life-changing and game-changing resource. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have long documented the difficulties veterans face returning to the United States post deployment. ... In relation to the Gulf War for example, the VA engages in the presumption that unexplainable medical symptoms that exist for 6 months or longer are the result of Gulf War deployment and Gulf War Illness without regard to cause (U.S. ... No new information identifying the specifics of malingering was indicated. ... For study two "we found no significant differences between simulation groups on any scales" (Elahi et al., 2007, p. 334). ... Un...
Some say, "Yes", while others say, "No". ... George Washington was an early hemp farmer and made notes in his diary about the quality of the hemp . ... Eventually, the price dropped until it was no longer profitable and many hemp growers switched to tobacco. ... Marijuana as medicine didn't last long as dosage regulation was a problem. ... Charles Wynott suffers from AIDS and he smokes marijuana everyday to ease the wringing nausea imposed by his medicines. ...
House arrest programs could be proposed, in order to ease the criminals back into the community. ... It required long prison sentences for people convicted of three serious felonies (California's prisons). ... They believe that prison construction and long, harsh sentences are the only way to rehabilitate criminals. ... Opponents of alternatives to incarceration note that prison population has increased with tough sentencing, but the national crime rate has gone down (Marciniak). ... Funding these programs would be much cheaper than incarceration and would help offenders ease back into th...
Shakespeare wrote almost no original plots. ... Italian cities were infamous for their long-lasting, deadly feuds between prominent families. ... In calling for the triumph of the sun over the moon, Romeo is hoping she will not remain a virgin much longer. ... Note the physically intimate image of ll. 24-25. ... Note how Zeffirelli solves this problem. ...
