SIMON DE LA ROSA FLORES (b. San Fernando de Dilao (now Paco)‚ Manila October 28‚ 1839 d. March 12‚ 1902) Simon De La Rosa Flores was descended from a family of artisans originally from Balayan‚ Batangas. Uncle Pio De La Rosa taught Simon the rudiments of the arts when he was in his teens. Later‚ he enrolled at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura‚ studying under Lorenzo Guerrero and Lorenzo Rocha. Flores first gained attention in 1871 when the colonial administration commended him
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Simón Bolívar and his Address to Congress In Simón Bolívar’s message to the Congress of Bolivia‚ he introduced new concepts that he felt would provide a better outcome for the country and the people of Bolivia. He shared his views on what he considered the necessary changes for the Bolivian government. He proposed a new system of representation‚ which were the four political powers. The four political powers are similar to a federal system. He suggested that the people would be the ones who appoint
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The Gun Law In Greenville Should law officials and military personnel only carry handguns? That’s the question shooting around campus. When in conversation‚ the gun law sparks up exceptional interest‚ many saying that handguns do not kill people; “people kill people”. In the United States‚ people have had right to own guns since the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified. Would it make since to ban them now in certain areas? In Greenville‚ North Carolina‚ home of the East Carolina
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“They Say‚ I Say” Introduction Reflection In the opening pages of the book “They Say‚ I Say”‚ Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein introduce the readers with the use of writing templates. As a way of hooking their audience and making the material relatable to all readers‚ they give a comparison. They instructed the reader to think about a complex task such as basketball‚ cooking‚ or driving a car. The reason behind this movement was to prove that writing is no different and is simply a matter of practicing
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breathtaking sunset in Arkansas. I get off exit 44. The time is getting closer and I pull over on the parking lot and I see the big sign that says TA. The time has arrived and now I have to work. It may not be the most exciting place for me to be‚ but if I want to be able to pay my bills‚ this is where I need to be. I go through the glass door and I say hi to the guys working at Subway right in front of the entrance‚ then I turn right and walk by the buffet and my shift 4pm to midnight is officially
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In the introduction to “They say/I say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing‚ Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to engage students to critically and academically think at the college level and in life. Specifically‚ Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer students the necessary means to formulate and structure their writing in an effective manner. As the authors themselves put it‚ "the underlying structure of effective academic
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In the preface and introduction of the book: “They Say‚ I Say”‚ Graff and Birkenstein contend that well written argumentative writing should emphasize on hearing and responding rather than making claims. Based on the suggestions given by students‚ the revised 2nd edition of the book includes more chapters and features to give students a better understanding of academic writing. It is a general argument among the experienced instructors that good writing requires reaction with another’s arguments
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An Example of a more complex “They Say- I Say”- Using sources & Entering the Conversation “Proposal for Final Project: The Kite Runner: The Power of Sentiment in Turbulent Times” by (a master’s degree university student). Annotated Bibliography Algoo-Baksh‚ Stella. “Ghosts of the Past.” Rev. of The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini. Canadian Literature Spring 2005: 143-144. This review explains how Hosseini’s story “mirror[s] Afghanistan’s political‚ social and religious tensions and complexities
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When one achieves wealth and happiness‚ they’re considered successful. In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and Fences by August Wilson‚ both protagonists Willy Loman and Troy Maxson go through many trials and tribulations trying to achieve this wealth and happiness through the American Dream. These trials and tribulations not only allow the reader to identify the characters’ hubris‚ but also their bitter‚ inconsiderate personalities. Furthermore‚ it was not America holding these characters back
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21‚ 1989 Early Life Jason Derulo’s full name is Jason Joel Desrouleaux. He was born September 21‚ 1989‚ Miami‚ Florida U.S. He’s an American singer‚ songwriter‚ choreographer‚ dancer and rapper. He became known for his double-Platinum hit‚ ’Whatcha Say‚’ which samples the Imogen Heap song ’Hide and Seek.’ He studied opera and ballet at the Dillard Center for the Arts and began writing songs for Diddy and Danity Kane when he was sixteen. Jason’s career started after writing hits for the likes of Lil
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