West Palm Beach FL 33401 Dear Sir/Madam, 14 May 2012 I am writing to ask you more about your school in America because I would like to become an exchange student there for a year. I am a 17-year-old girl from Estonia, cheerful, kind and hard-working. I love literature and arts; however, learning new ideas and cultures has always been my secret passion. There are many places I have been to and even more yet awaiting to be explored. I would like to know more about the location of your school, strengths and major subjects. Are there any accommodation possibilities such as staying with host families? It would be interesting to try it at least once in a lifetime. And one more question about the fees is there any extra pay for studies, books, uniform, etc? I look forward to your letter. Sincerely, [eesnimi perekonnanimi]
Jackson Pollock Meri-Kris Jaama 2009 Life · 1912-1956 · The youngest of five brothers · met Peggy Guggenheim in New York · 1945 - married to Lee Krasner · Moved to Springs on Long Island, New York · Struggled with alcoholism all of his life · Died at the age of 44 in an alcohol-related, single-car crash Jackson Polloc and Lee Krasner Art · Abstract expressionist · Explored the subconcesness · Unique technique Pouring and dripping paint Canvas on the floor Unusual tools " When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess
africa Published two novels under pseudonym- JANE SOMERS She have many awards- most important is the nobel prize, She was 87 then. Making the oldest winner of the literatur prize at the time of the award The communist theme- was writing radically on social issues ( the good terrorist- 1985) And when she left her family and moved to salisbury she joined Left Book Club , a group of Communists "who read everything, and who did not think it remarkable to read." ... and the sufi theme-which was explored in the Canopus in Argos sequence of science fiction ( sequence of five science fiction novels) But it was not popular,
Most tarantulas are harmless to humans, and some species are popular in the exotic pet trade. Some species, while not known to have ever produced human fatalities, have venom that can produce extreme discomfort over a period of several days. The name tarantula comes from the town of Taranto in Southern Italy and was originally used for an unrelated species of European wolf spider. The name was borrowed to apply to the Theraphosids when Europeans explored areas where these large spiders were common. In Africa, Theraphosids are frequently referred to as "baboon spiders". Asian forms are known as "earth tigers" or "bird eating spiders". Australians refer to their species as "barking spiders", "whistling spiders", or "bird spiders". People in other parts of the world also apply the general name "mygales" to Theraphosid spiders. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Suborder: Mygalomorphae
occasions. Although extensively bombed by Soviet airforces during the latter stages of World War II, much of the medieval Old Town still retains its charm. Since independence, improving air and sea transport links with Western Europe and Estonia's accession to the European Union have made Tallinn easily accessible to tourists. SIGHTSEEING The main attractions are in the two old towns, Lower Town and Toompea, which are both easily explored on foot. Eastern districts around Pirita and Kadriorg are also worth visiting and the Estonian Open Air Museum near Rocca al Mare, west of the city, preserves aspects of Estonian rural culture and architecture. KADRIORG This is 2 kilometres east of the centre and is served by buses and trams. The former palace of Peter the Great, built just after the Great Northern War, now houses (part of) the Art Museum of Estonia, presidential residence and the surrounding grounds include
km. It extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northwarsd into the Arctic ocean. Canada shares land borders with the USA to the south and north-west. The population of Canada is about 33,3 million and the capital is Ottawa. The first inhabitants of Canada were native Indian peoples, primarily the Inuits. Starting from the late 15th century both British and French expeditions explored and later settled the Atlantic coast. French ceded nearly all of its colonies in North-America in 1763 after the Seven Years War. Canada is a parlamentary democracy and a constitutional Monarch with Queen Elizabeth the Second as a head of state. The federal comprises ten provinces and three territoties. Canada is a bilingueal and multicultural country. Both English and French are official languages at federal level.
The vikings Ursula 11. kl Who were the vikings? The Vikings were the Norse explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided, traded, explored and settled in wide areas of Europe, Asia and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the mid11th century. The Vikings came from three countries of Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The Viking age in European history was about AD 700 to 1100. During this period many Vikings left Scandinavia and travelled to other countries, such as Britain and Ireland. Some went to fight and steal treasure
hummingbird. The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) is the national tree of Jamaica. National Dish Ackee fruit Ackee Flower Ackee oil makes an important contribution to the diet of many Jamaicans. Jamaican dollar The dollar has been the currency of Jamaica since 1969. It is divided into 100 cents. The history Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians when Columbus explored it in 1494 and named it St. Iago. Traditions New Year's Day in Jamaica is a grand celebration time with festive parties and colorful fireworks shows. Famous "Johnkankus" parades and masquerades mark is an age-old New Year tradition of Jamaica. Interests Jamaicans, in general, have a large interest in sports. Cricket, Football (soccer), athletics and horse-racing are several popular sports. The climate
and nature in Antigone by Sophocles. The two main characters in the play are Antigone and Creon, who both are motivated by their hubris and the need for glory. In the play, Antigone rebels against the rules set out by Creon, when she attempts to bury her brother even though it has been prohibited by the state. Antigone is sentenced with a death penalty, which is found unreasonable by many of the other members of the society. In the discussion we explored the nature of men and authority in comparison to the natural laws and traditions of the Gods. Sophocles expresses men as the all powerful and wonderful in his well-known "Ode to Man" in Antigone. A man "conquers all, taming with his techniques the prey that roam the cliffs and wild lairs, training the stallion, clamping the yoke across his shaggy neck, and the tireless mountain bull" (l.391-394)1, which portrays the audience all of the marvelous actions of men
2% Russians 38.6% Ukrainians 3.8% Belarusians 2.1% Finns 0.6% Others 2.7% Coat of arms and flag of Tallinn Tourism Since independence, improving air and sea transport links with Western Europe and Estonia's accession to the European Union have made Tallinn easily accessible to tourists. The main attractions are in the two old towns (Lower Town and Toompea) which are both easily explored on foot. Eastern districts around Pirita and Kadriorg are also worth visiting and the Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) in Rocca al Mare, west of the city, preserves aspects of View of Oleviste church tower International relations Tallinn participates in international town twinning schemes to foster good international relations. Partners include: Annapolis, United States Bialystok, Poland Dartford, United Kingdom Gdask, Poland
John Smith 1580 1631 { John Smith An outstanding explorer and leader, who played an important role in the history of America Responsible for the settlement and survival of first English colony in the New World English soldier, explorer, colonizer, publicist and an author Led the group of colonists of the first British colony at Jamestown from 16081609 His writings about Virginia and New England have considerable historical and literary merit He never married nor had any children Early Career Born to a freeman farmer family in England After his father's death, only 16, he quit school and started his life as a traveler and adventurer He first served as a trainee to a local merchant In 1597 he joined the army and went to wae Captured and kept as a slave for two years Managed to escape and return to England Virginia Colony Became with the Virginia Company to colonize North America for profit On May 13, 1607, 144 c...
musical history and instruments from around the world. The fee includes a headphone that will help you listen to the musical instruments being played. Museum of Natural Sciences A gigantic building that houses equally gigantic bones and fossils of dinosaurs and blue whales, the natural history of the world is explored extensively in this cube-shaped building. The museum is located near the Parliament Building on the banks of Leopold Park. Its interactive displays are perfect for children and adults of all ages Theatres in Brussels Brussels has a very traditional industry when it comes to theatre.
Strain and anxiety accompanied even the best-prepared expeditions. It must be granted that there is some value in mystification, labyrinth,or surprise in the environment. This is so, however, only under two conditions. First, there must be no danger of losing basic form or orientation, of never coming out. The surprise must occur in an overall framework; the confusions must be small regions in a visible whole. Furthermore, the labyrinth or mystery must in itself have some form that can be explored and in time be apprehended. Complete chaos without hint of connection is never pleasurable. But these second thoughts point to an important qualification. The observer himself should play an active role in perceiving the world and have a creative part in developing his image. He should have the power to change that image to fit changing needs. An environment which is ordered in precise and final detail may inhibit new patterns of activity.
Test 5 1 Translate. 1 Meie kool asub jõe lähedal. Ou school is situated near the river. 2 Mis on Eesti pindala? What is the area of Estonia? 3 Me uurisime maakohta jalgratastel. We explored the countryside on bikes. 4 Need poisid on oma kooli hirm. These boys are the terror of their school. 5 Samsung on firma, mis valmistab ja müüb elektroonilisi seadmeid. Samsung is a company, that makes and sells electronic devices. 6 Kas ma tohin sisse tulla? May I come in? 7 kõige tavalisemad nimed the most common names 8 internetis on the Internet 2 Use the correct tense. 1 Last week my sister asked me to look after her dog Roy. I was worried first
The Games will then be hosted by Sochi, Russia in 2014. This will be the first time that Russia has hosted a Winter Olympic Games. Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lo wer Mainland of Britis Country : Canada h Columbia, Canada. It is nam ed for British Captain G Province : British Columbia eorge Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790 Coat of arms : s. The name Vancouver itself originates from the Dutch "v an Coevorden," den oting somebody from C oevorden, a city in the Neth erlands. Population : 2,5 million Area : 114,67 km2 15 winter sports events have been announced as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics. 1
holidays. The length of the stay is the shortest in December, which may serve as further proof for the above theory of families coming in for the winter holidays. The average length of stay also tends to drop significantly as tourists gain in occupancy percentage, which may indicate that the location of the hotel is not very favourable to tourism business as the area can probably be explored quickly. The conventions seem to affect the average length of stay positively. This may be due to the fact that conventions attract a notable number of occupants that are bound to stay for the span of the whole convention, which, on average, implies at least two day long stay. It would seem that 33-55 year-olds are more prone to use reservation through the agency that any other customer group, whereas 20-35 year-olds seem to be favouring direct reservations.
Tallinn Tallinn is situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, in north-western Estonia. A limestone cliff runs through the city. It is exposed, for instance, at Toompea and Lasnamäe. However, Toompea is not a part of the cliff, but a separate hill. Coastline is 46 kilometres long.The highest point of Tallinn, at 64 meters above the sea level, is situated in the district of Nõmme, in the south-west of the city. The first human steps, that archeologists found, are about 5000 years old. Tallinn`s first fortress was built in Toompea, in 1050. As an important port for trade between Russia and Scandinavia, it became a target for the expansion of the Teutonic Knights and the Kingdom of Denmark during the period of Northern Crusades in the beginning of the 13th century when Christianity was forcibly imposed on the local population. Danish rule of Tallinn and Northern Estonia started in 1219. In 1285...
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health services and social services. Jounal of Clinical Nursing. Nr 13, pp 876. 5. Körner, M. 2008. Analysis and development of multiprofessional teams in medical rehabilitation. GMS Psycho Social Medicine. 6. Marton, C. 2012. The Online Presence of Information Services at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. Nr 12, pp 342. 7. Muller, D. 2011. The social interaction of return to work explored from co-workers experiences. Disability and Rehabilitation. Nr 33. 8. O'neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., Gellatly, I. R. 2012. The Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements for Teamwork: Revisiting the Teamwork- KSA Test's validity. International Journal of Selection & Assessment. Nr 20, pp 36-52. 9. Orto, A. E. D., Power, P.W. 2007. The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability: 5th Edition (Springer Series on Rehabilitation). 10. Pösö, T
Outgoing calls are for telemarketing. Problems: bad conditions Australia 1. States and territories of Australia are: Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory (Canberra). 2. The East Coast and the West Coast are more densely populated, while the inland (The Outback) is rather sparsely. 3. During the 17th century, Australia was explored by many Europeans (Tasman, Hartog, and Dampier) but never placed on map nor claimed, until Captain James Cook in 1770 landed on the East Coast (Botany Bay) and claimed it for Great Britain. 4. The first colony was established in 1788 in New South Wales. The first settlers were convicts, who were brought over from Britain. 5. After WWII, the main immigration was from refugees from Europe. The population of India and China were seen as threat
because their settlement lacked lumber. They established a colony, what they called Vinland on Newfoundland. It died out during the 14th and 15th centuries. 500 years later Europeans started looking for a waterway to Asia, because travelling with spices over land wasn't very safe anymore. The first explorer was Christopher Kolumbus who reached America's shore in 1492, although he thought it was Asia. The next explorer was John Cabot in 1497. He sailed to Newfoundland. The first European who explored further inland was Jacques Cartier in 1534. The King of France wanted to settle nowadays eastern Canada and call it New France. To avoid the high costs building the settlements, King of France made an agreement with a fur trading company if the company brought settlers to New France, they'd have monopoly to trade for furs and they would receive all the profits. First attempts of colonization failed. In 1604, French nobleman and a mapmaker named
In August 1703, he accepted the post of organist at that church, with light duties, a relatively generous salary, and a fine new organ tuned to a modern system that allowed a wide range of keys to be used. At this time, Bach was embarking on the serious composition of organ preludes; these works, in the North German tradition of virtuosic, improvisatory preludes, already showed tight motivic control (in which a single, short music idea is explored cogently throughout a movement). However, in these works the composer had yet to fully develop his powers of large-scale organisation and his contrapuntal technique (in which two or more melodies interact simultaneously). Strong family connections and a musically enthusiastic employer failed to prevent tension between the young organist and the authorities after several years in the post. He was apparently dissatisfied
1600s. They brought back word that the land was '' of very little use ''. First people in Australia were the ancestors of the current Aborigenes, who arrived from present-day Southeast Asia over 40,000 years ago. Most of these people were hunter-gatherers, with their own oral culture and spiritual values. They had a great respect of the land and a belief in the Dreamtime. As the population grew and new areas were explored, five largely self-governing Crown Colonies were established over the course of the 19th century. On the 1 January 1901, the colonies became states linked by one federal government the Commonwealth of Australia. Settlers came from Britain and Ireland, and the people of Australia are still mainly of British or Irish origin, with a culture and outlook similar to that of the United Kingdom and the United States
Tallinn English College CANADA Report Karin Kristen Tapupere 8.b Instructor: Tiiu Martma Intro: Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area and its common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world. The land occupied by Canada was inhabited for millennia by various groups of Aboriginal people. Beginning in the late 15th century, British and French expeditions explored, and later settled along, the Atlantic coast. France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763 after the Seven Years' War. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. It is a bilingual and mult...
Although not extortionate, neither are prices as cheap as in other former Eastern Bloc countries. The local tourist office sells the "Tallinn Card" which gives the holder free local public transport and entry to most attractions. Although the economics of this may be marginal, it is convenient to use. Local walking tours offer short-cuts to understanding the city. The main attractions are in the two old towns (Lower Town and Toompea) which are both easily explored on foot. Eastern districts around Pirita and Kadriorg are also worth visiting and the Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) near Rocca al Mare, west of the city, preserves aspects of Estonian rural culture and architecture. My 5 favourite places in the Old Town are Tall Hermann, the viewing points in Toompea, St. Olaf's Church, Town Hall Square and Bun Passage. For centuries Toompea was always inhabited by the ruling classes. In the
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Themes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Grim Reality of War - As the title of the novel makes clear, A Farewell to Arms concerns itself primarily with war, namely the process by which Frederic Henry removes himself from it and leaves it behind. The few characters in the novel who actually support the effort--Ettore Moretti and Gino--come across as a dull braggart and a naïve youth, respectively. The majority of the characters remain ambivalent
curiosity because of inconsistencies in the prosecution case and a general sense that Slater was framed. After the death of his wife Louisa in 1906, and the deaths of his son Kingsley, his brother Innes, his two brothers-in-law, and his two nephews shortly after World War I, Conan Doyle sank into depression. He found solace supporting Spiritualism and its alleged scientific proof of existence beyond the grave. According to the History Channel program Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery (which briefly explored the friendship between the two), Conan Doyle became involved with Spiritualism after the deaths of his son and his brother. Kingsley Doyle died from pneumonia on 28 October 1918, which he contracted during his convalescence after being seriously wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Brigadier-General Innes Doyle died in February 1919, also from pneumonia. Sir Arthur became involved with Spiritualism to the extent that he wrote a Professor Challenger novel on the subject, The Land of Mist
Some believe that race can be a way to determine behavior and performance. Racism in Obama's life When Barack Obama became the first man of African descent to be elected president on Nov. 4, 2008, the world largely viewed it as a boon to race relations. After all, if the country could transcend its ugly racial history to elect a biracial black man president, wasn't it a sign that the U.S. had come full circle as far as race relations were concerned? Roundup In this research paper I explored who is Barack Hussein Obama and who are his parents, his wife and his daughters. I know about his childhood now much more than I used to know. After working on this research paper I also got the answer to my hypothesis and therefore I know that Barack Hussein is the most hated president of the United States history. He is hated by many people because of his race, people do not like that he is black. I like that I know a lot
Pereira defeated the Castilians in the Battle of Aljubarrota. With this battle, the House of Aviz became the ruling house of Portugal. III. Exploration, colonization and trade EXPLORATION Portugal spearheaded the exploration of the world and undertook the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavor. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, or Cape Verde, explored the African coast as well as colonizing selected areas of Africa, discovered an eastern route to India that rounded the Cape of Good Hope, discovered Brazil, explored the Indian Ocean and established trading routes throughout most of southern Asia, and sent the first direct European maritime trade and diplomatic missions to China and Japan.
Invincible / n'vnsbl / võitmatu Unfazed / nfeizd / külma kõhuga, häirimatu Bowls / blz / keegel Supremacy / s'prems / ülemvõim, üleolek Intellectual brilliance / nt'lektl 'brlns / vaimne hiilgus Flourishing / 'flr / õitseng, õitsev Prosperity / pr'spert / majanduslik õitseng Evergreen / 'evgri:n / igihaljas A lively period where much new was learned, naval battles won, sea explored and trading flourished. England beat Spanish Armada, under the guidance of Sir Francis Drake, which was thought to be unbeatable. Most powerful Tudor monarchs were Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I who had a long and golden reign and whose time the literature flourished. Walter Raleigh was an explorer who was the first to bring potatoes and tobacco to Britain from America. The Stuarts
conquered Spain for Islam. The archbishop of Porto in Portugual was believed to have set sail with six other bishops and a group of colonists and their cattle and supplies. The Christians reached land, so the story goes, burned their ships so that no one would be tempted to return to Spain, and each bishop built a fabulously rich city. Spanish cartographers had traditionally placed these cities on an island somewhere in the Atlantic, but as more and more islands were explored and no cities turned up, they began to position them at various places on the huge land mass representing the New World-- often in North America. There was also an Aztec legend of Chicomoztoc, the Seven Caves, which seemed to give substance to the Spanish hopes. As these stories circulated as part of the Spanish lore, tales were coming down from the north from Indians who claimed to have seen cities of buildings four and five stories high, decorated with turquoises
or Wines of South Africa, international sales for 2001 increased 17.8% compared with 2000, despite the global recession. Internationally, the industry is small, ranking 16th with about 1.5% of global plantings, but production, at seventh position, accounts for 3% of the world's wine. As in most established wine-producing countries, new plantings are taking place at a pace and new varieties of wine grapes as well as new regions are being explored as the country finds itself at the frontline of modern market requirements. Of the 105 566 hectares under wine grapevines (compared with 98 203 hectares in 1997), according to the latest official statistics, 21.38% is chenin blanc - by far still the country's most widely planted variety. Sultana (11.28%), a grape that is also used for non-alcohol purposes, is next, followed by colombard and chardonnay. Cabernet sauvignon comprises the majority of red varieties (a mere 8.36% of total
The low population is that low because the British fleets that arrived there in the end of the 18th century brought many viruses and diseases that were deadly to the Aborigines. Exploring Australia The first people who knew about Australia were the Chinese sailors (about 2500 years ago).Even the Indonesian anglers visited Australia hundreds of years before the first Europeans. The first European to see Australia was a Dutch captain Willem Jansz. He explored the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606. Another European captain, Hartog, visited the west coast at Shark Bay also in 1606.Tasmania was discovered in 1642 by Tasman, who also named the Tasman Sea. However, none of them was happy over the discovery, because the land was very arid and barren. Such grasp remained unchanged until James Cook reached Cape Edward in 1779, where he turned north and landed at Botany Bay. That territory is nowadays called New South Wales
Stone tools were discovered in New South Wales, in 1971. It shows that humans lived in Australia at least twelve thousand years before they appeared in Europe. The first Europeans to arrive in Australia were the Dutch who tried to reach the East Indies, but landed on the western coast in 1611. They thought Australia was an arid land inhabited by fierce savages. In 1770 captain James Cook discovered the eastern coast and had a better outlook. He explored the coast and named it the Botany Bay because he found many unknown plants there. In 1788 about 700 British convicts and 200 marines arrived at Botany Bay and on the plain around Sydney the first settlement was founded. The British were very interested in the colonization of Australia because the loss of American colonies .In 1814 the continent became known as Australia- the land of the south. By 1852 more than 150,000 convicts had been sent to Australia. About 20% were women and 30% were Irish
Traditional foods eaten that day large roast turkey, side dishes - cranberry sauce, stuffing or gravy, sweet or mashed potatoes, pumpkin or peach pie. Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving Thursday The beginning of Christmas season shopping 13. Who were the first European explorers in the area of present-day New York? Giovanni de Verrazzano - first European to reach the area of New York Bay Henry Hudson - in 1609, he explored the New York City area, while in the service of the Dutch East India Company India 1. Which is the most widely spoken Indian language? Which classical language is it based on? Hindi, it is based on Sanskrit. 2. Which company played a significant role in British colonization of India? The EIC - The east indian Company 3. What was meant by the Orientalist-Anglicist controversy? The East Indian Company required its officers to have extensive knowledge of Asian languages, laws and customs
about 60000 years ago. The first known Europeans to arrive in Australia were the Dutch. William Jaanzsoon tried to reach the East Indies, but landed in western Australia in 1611. The Dutch gave a poor account of Australia considering it to be and arid land inhabited by fierce savages. Abel Tasman was also a Dutch sailor and he discovered Tasmania. Captain James Cook discovered the fertile eastern coast in 1770 and had a more favourable outlook. He explored the coast and named some most important features, such as Botany Bay, for instance. Australia was called Terra Australis Incognita before 1770 and it means `southland'. After the disgraceful loss in the American War of Independence, Britain looked to establish new penal settlements to replace the North Atlantic colonies. The first fleet of 11 ships with 1500 aboard, half of them convicts, arrived at Botany Bay in January 1788. Sydney grew from that first British penal settlement.
lifestyle travellers seek a lasting change of home outright. The present exploratory research has operationalised the concept of lifestyle in the context of tourism as a lens for mapping out how patterns of consumptive practices are embedded with shared meanings that can constitute a distinct social identity. The paper’s contribution is not only in offering the term lifestyle traveller and being the first empirical study that has explored the meanings and experiences of individuals who backpack as a way of life, but also in providing a window into how corporeal mobility as a lifestyle can play out over time. As such, it extends observations that tourism is increasingly de-differentiated from daily life (Uriely, 2005), but instead of illustrating ways in which tourism can permeate places in which individuals reside, the present text exemplifies tourism as the everyday through the tracking of individuals in perpetual motion
In early-C20, national consciousness started to develop. Sympathy was expressed for the oppressed workers. Before photography became preeminent, there was a brief period of newspaper illustrators and artist- reporters. By 1908, a new generation of artists had emerged who were not afraid to dabble in abstact art, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Der Blaue Reiter and Orphism. The Armory Show of 1913 is the general birthdate of American modernism. "The Eight"/"The Aschan School". These artists explored the everyday life of ordinary people in large cities. They represented the transition to modernism. Art had previously supposed to have been representational and realistic. These artists emphasized the artist's involvement with actual life and its reflection in the painting. Content and viewpoint 3 superseded style. They painted more in the spirit of good-natured reporting, not social protest. The attitude towards life was altered
In early-C20, national consciousness started to develop. Sympathy was expressed for the oppressed workers. Before photography became preeminent, there was a brief period of newspaper illustrators and artist- reporters. By 1908, a new generation of artists had emerged who were not afraid to dabble in abstact art, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Der Blaue Reiter and Orphism. The Armory Show of 1913 is the general birthdate of American modernism. "The Eight"/"The Aschan School". These artists explored the everyday life of ordinary people in large cities. They represented the transition to modernism. Art had previously supposed to have been representational and realistic. These artists emphasized the artist's involvement with actual life and its reflection in the painting. Content and viewpoint 3 superseded style. They painted more in the spirit of good-natured reporting, not social protest. The attitude towards life was altered
2 How were these rockets used in the 15th and 16th century in North America and Europe? 3 What did the British learn from their defeat in Seringapatam, India? 4 What other fields of application the rockets had by the 1880s? 5 Which invention made the rockets even more powerful and where did it lead to? 6 How did the Germans use rockets in the World War II? 7 Speak about the first steps in conquering the space. 8 How long have people explored the Mars and which invention enhanced the exploration? 9 Find the main points about the Mars One mission. 10 What is the difference between a cosmonaut, astronaut and taikonaut? 11 Explain the difference between the words corps and corpse? How do you pronounce these words? 12 Translate the italicized expressions and bold words in the text. Make sure that your translation is appropriate!
Island Severn, Thames, Tweed, Avon, Trent, Dove Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Ben Macdui 7. Stonehenge. Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records. Built on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, England some time between 5,000-4,300 years ago. One of the most famous megaliths in the world, dating from prehistoric times. Stonehenge consists of circles of stone arranged in complex patterns, and their origin is still being explored. Some of the stones come from over 200 miles away in Wales. There is little or no direct evidence revealing the construction techniques used by the Stonehenge builders. It was probably associated with sun-worship and other rites of prehistoric people. It appears to function as a kind of astronomical clock. Conceivable reports and implications about a secret government conspiracy, which seeks to hide the irrefutable evidence of extraterrestrial origins. 8
and is lower in lysine but higher in methionine than soybean meal. Protein percentage of sunflower meal ranges from 28% for non-dehulled seeds to 42% for completely dehulled seeds. The color of the meal ranges from grey to black, depending upon extraction processes and degree of dehulling. C. Industrial Applications: The price of sunflower oil usually prohibits its widespread use in industry, but there are several applications that have been explored. It has been used in certain paints, varnishes and plastics because of good semidrying properties without color modification associated with oils high in linolenic acid. In Eastern Europe and the USSR where sunflower oil is plentiful, sunflower oil is used commonly in the manufacture of soaps and detergents. The use of sunflower oil (and other vegetable oils) as a pesticide carrier, and in the production of agrichemicals, surfactants, adhesives, plastics, fabric softeners, lubricants
grupp SUMMARY The objective of this thesis is to introduce basic legislation applied to the information on face cream packages and various types of face creams. The thesis also describes substances that are advertised the most and that should be omitted from face creams, and examines the concentration of such substances in the corresponding product range of supermarkets. The results of the questionnaire that explored the purchase habits of users and their awareness of harmful substances have also been presented. The thesis has been prepared in Estonian and it consists of 44 pages, 16 of which include tables drawn up for the analysis and the results of the questionnaire. Most of the material originates from the Internet. A major part of the information on legislation comes from the website of the Consumer Protection Board that includes an abundant selection of links. The
Its discoveries shift development of science revolutionary, giving opportunity to make us all healthy and wealthy, ending myriad diseases and even old age. Nanotechnology is bottom-up: aggregating individual atoms and molecules to make a desired object. It is known as the fastest developing field, demanding billons dollars of investments into growth. The study was divided into three sections, in first part author explored the term of nanotechnology, patenting in Europe and United States, also approaching in patent law etc. Next sections analyzed the problems of patenting nanotechnology, mainly regarding research area originality and into practice reaching patent law bottlenecks. In third part author tried to ascertain potential solutions how to accommodate nanotechnology into current patent framework. Mainly there are about four types of potential problems: (1) interdisciplinary problems created
The Stamp Act demanded colonists to pay extra-taxes, which ended in protest 1773 Boston Tea Party- a cargo was destroyed because the colonists didn´t want britain to show its power The Quebec Act made thing worse. The Continental Congress severed relations with UK George Washingotn was appointed a commader of military forces. 80 000 loyalists left for Canada Canada as a british colony In 17 C Henry Hudson explored Hudson Bay The English fur traders established posts at the mouths of Rupert and Moose Rivers on James Bay and Hudson river on Hudson Bay Hudson Bay Company. Drained all the land by the waters flowing into Hudson Bay 18 C Upper C belonged to Britain and lower to French 1848 Act of Union- 2 provinces were united into one and given internal government Australia as British colony 1770 Captain James Cook landed at Botany bay and
British Literature in the 20th-21st Century REVISION QUESTIONS 1. The Contradictory, diverse, chaotic 20th century. New developments in science and philosophy. The essence and influence of Freudian theory. Contradictory, diverse, chaotic 20th c- simultaneous rejection and invocation of the past. While modernists apotheosized the creative geniuses of the past, they also rejected old poetic forms. Challenge old and established beliefs and more and more people had access to books and education more people went to universities. profound change in morals: · No universal value and perspective on things · Multiple truths, multiple perspectives · Nothing has inherent (kaasasündinud, sisemist) importance · Life lacks purpose Science: Albert Einstein-general theory of relativity had a huge impact on culture as well. Everything is relative. Philosophy:...
It was just a spontanuous movement. And to challenge conformalism. Extreme behaviours, drug adicts, extreme sexual activities. They wanted to be cool and hip and dig (like) things. Most of them were passifists. Like Slainger they were influenced by zen buddihsm, living in the present was vital. Beatific joy, happiness etc. Liberation of time. They were rebels without a cause. Keromach, Allen Ginsberg Lawrence Ferlinghetti Burroughs Allen Ginsberg The most famous beatnik, beat poet. He explored the human psyche with a sense of humour. Best know for his long poem Howl. Published 1955. This poem became a manifesto of beat literature. Ferlinghetti had a bookstore back then and he made public readings of the poem. The speaker of the poem is sad because art is restricted, people have given in to convencion. Jack Kerouac. French Canadian. 1940 he joined the Columbia Uni. During the II WW He joined the merchant marine. After he returned after the war he didn't really have a real job
command of the form. At the end of this second edition I have added a few new elements in a section called " L o o k i n g Back at the Journey." Here I have used the tools o f mythology and the Hero's Journey to analyze some key films, including Titanic, The Lion King, Pulp Fiction, The Full Monty, and the Star Wars saga. I hope these will demonstrate some of the ways that the mythic principles continue to be explored in popular entertainment. xxv THE WRITER'S JOURNEY ~ THIRD EDITION Christopher Vogler U n l i k e the stories of heroes, which eventually come to an end, the journey to understand and articulate these ideas is truly endless. Although certain human conditions will never change, new situations are always arising, and the Hero's Journey will adapt to reflect them
done. Others in Kiev found virtue in necessity. In the end the price revolution would benefit Ukraine by making long-postponed reforms inevitable. Perhaps as well, excessive dependence on Russia could be minimized by developing domestic sources of energy, like unconventional gas. Others took solace in the possibility that Ukraine's export prices might in the end increase faster than those of Russia's exports. Possibilities for the future have been explored, but meanwhile populist policies have continued unabated. The Yanukovych government has refused to increase gas prices for households, as demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a key condition for continued financial support. Waste of energy by households thus continues unabated. There has also been no progress in reducing the burden posed by excessive pension expenditures on the budget--now and especially in the future. Debt builds
energy use, maintenance, waste disposal, and occupant health and productivity, to minimize environmental impacts throughout the building life cycle, including product manufacturing, construction, use/occupancy, and renovation/reuse or demolition, and to optimize indoor environmental quality. This can only happen through intensive design in the early phase of project delivery, where alternatives should be explored and analysed to choose a best solution. Emphasizing intensive design by using BIM supported applications has been seen to be very adequate. The use of virtual models makes information exchange and communication transparent and clear. It helps the client and other parties involved in the project, directly or indirectly, to work on the same page. Basically, it all means that decisions made in earlier phases in the project delivery have a greater
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