In living the immigrant experience, Ondaatje is able to recognize the importance and presence of culture in one's up-bringing. ... Patrick's cultural liberation happens while attending a play put on by Alice Gull, his lover, at the Waterworks, a theatre. ... It is through this experience that Patrick realizes the notion of multiculturalism and its importance to his Canadian heritage. ... Patrick Lewis" tale is one of coming of age between the two world wars in the immigrant-infested bustle of Toronto. ... Patrick describes Clara, the Macedonian mistress of a millionaire, as a trompe ...

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The Maritime Union of Australia is at present involved in a dispute with Patrick Stevedoring Company who have rented wharf space to National Farmers Federation who wish to avoid the crippling costs and inefficiencies of the Stevedoring industry. ... Patrick Stevedoring have been crippled under pressure of the Maritime Union and rumours are ride about sacking of employees of the company. ... "We hope to be able to expedite their involvement in more open competition in terms of the port of Brisbane and their may be other ways that the Government can assist," Mr Borbidge is reported as saying...

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There is also the point that if you give the country such a big governmental area to work with that the factions would not be able to have the voice in the government that they would be able to have in a state government that Madison brings up in Federalist 14. ... As Patrick Henry states, in Virginia there is at least a rule the citizens have a right to overthrow the movement if it is wrong, but in this government proposed by the constitution you need 2/3rds of the people to get rid of anything that is unjust or unfair but need just a majority to pass the same laws. ... People can be heard an...

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The political players involved in this process was Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, Senator Patrick Leahy, House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, House GOP Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, speaker John Boehner and President Barrack Obama.3 The political parties involved in this process were Democrat and Republicans, where it was favored among most Democrats in the House and opposed by a majority of the Republicans. ... Prior to this bill, Native American courts were not allowed to prosecute against non natives on tribal grounds, which excluded Native American...

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The ones who were able to comprehend the fact that all people are born equal opposed abolition for one of two reasons. ... When trying to conceive how generations of American scholars and politicians were able to allow something as evil as slavery to take place, it is important to understand this fact. ... The idea of property was able to keep the evil alive for a very long time. ... " This shows that even a man as intelligent and brilliant as Thomas Jefferson was able to fall victim to the evils of slavery. ... In another example author Patrick Verel talks about Thomas Jefferson's ...

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In the poem Alone by Maya Angelou, Maya Angelou does not simply make the point that no one can make it through in life alone, but does so in such an impactful manner that she is able to induce vigorous emotional feelings such as sadness and a reflective mood. ... By using such deep allusions just in those two lines alone, readers are able to feel the impact behind Angelou's intentions. ... Think to the celebrities like Emma Watson, Neil Patrick Harris, and Matt Damon. ... Humans tend to hold many connections to nature, so when Maya Angelou uses nature imagery towards the end of her poem, ...

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The Continental Congress, composed of the elected representatives from the thirteen colonies; George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, Edmund Pendleton, Benjamin Harrison, Richard Bland, and Peyton Randolph, gave Thomas Jefferson the illustrious task of drafting the Declaration of Independence. ... Though many revisions were by Jefferson, the committee, and then by Congress, they came to an agreement and were able to express the ideals in a way that people believe in and fight for. ... From the time it appeared, the people of the United States were able to see, in writing, the idea...

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This list includes many rules, such as not being able to choose their own extracurricular activities, attend sleepovers or play dates, and receiving any grade less than an A. ... Chua elaborates on her list of ideas that she insists her girls follow, which includes social activities such as not being able to attend sleepovers or have play dates. ... Being able to make ethical judgments is crucial in communicating with society and is imperative when you are an adult in the workforce. Patrick Goldstein, a former film critic and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, talks about his experiences wit...

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An example of this is multinational food business McDonald's, has Patrick Wilson as New Zealand's Managing Director, where his role is to communicate to other global managing directors through telecommunication systems to assure all McDonald's franchises are kept in line, (Organisation | McDonald's, 2013). ... Going global gave Burgerfuel more customer basis, while at the same time were able to increase revenue dramatically through global sales. ...

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However, globalization, on the other hand is recognized as a highly uneven process where all the nations are not able to enjoy the potential benefits equally. ... While many empirical studies advocate that globalization enhances the macroeconomic stability in developing economies, others argue globalization significantly increase the risk of macroeconomic volatility (Patrick Mutua Kioko.2012). ... During the last three decades China is able to maintain very high rate of economic growth. ... China is able to transform from a state controlled, impoverished and isolated economy to one of the pr...

• Word Count: 2450
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ABSTRACT Evolution of man has lead to various environmental issues that had detrimental consequences for various species. Zoos were often historic tools to display wealth and power. It is only recently that the primary focus of zoos has been shifted to conservation efforts and preservation of biodiversity. Zoos and botanical gardens attempt to fulfill their goal of conservation through ex situ programs, in situ methods, and education. In addition, the methods of captive breeding and reintroduction are key components of these programs for a successful increase in biodiversity, where each method...

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This was because his points were always clear and concise, rather than that of others such as Patrick Henry, who "overwhelmed listeners with grace and eloquence, but left them unsure of what he had said." ...

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After much protest from leaders such as James Otis, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry which included the threat of boycott and the refusal to import English Goods Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766, but passed an act formally declaring its right to tax the colonists. ... It was unable to command respect overseas as it was not able to stabilize the country's credit rating and it had no jurisdiction over any individual. ...

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There is no denying the fact that cell phones have transformed and impacted our lives immensely. Just a few years ago, we were flipping our dispensable phones open and sending text messages that could take up to minutes to complete. Now, advanced smartphones take a matter of seconds to power on and ...

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"The lesbian subject, variously defined, appears in a number of coded, indirect, and subversive as well as literal ways. Instead of a recognizable genre, lesbian literary narrative, is in reality, a disputed form, dependent on various interpretive strategies." Marilyn Farwell offers a detailed respo...

• Word Count: 2062
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