This is where Ha and her family go after escaping on a boat to Guam. Then their cowboy came and took them to their home. Vu Lee teaches them squats and other athletic things. This is where Ha and her family go after escaping on a boat to Guam.…
Roots Environmentalist. Feminist. Activist. 20 year-old Tina Yeonju Oh from Edmonton, Alberta is all of these things. Surrounded by family from whom she learned from a young age that advocacy is necessity and non-negotiable is what fueled her want for constant improvement.…
Ruta Sepetys was born November 19, 1967 in Michigan. She had an American mother and a Lithuanian father. She was brought up in a family of readers, artists, and music lovers. She wrote a lot even as a child and often times her teacher would let her read to the class. When Ruta had attended college, she went to study opera but graduated with a degree in international finance.…
Chihuahuas are a small breed of dog that can be found in the bag of many Hollywood starlets. Chihuahuas are believed to be descendants of Techichi breed, or small Chinese dogs. The origin of Chihuahuas were believed to be earlier than the Mayans. The Aztecs viewed Chihuahuas as sacred icons and used them in religious ceremonies as guides for the dead. These dogs include many charming qualities such as; their small size, their exciting personality and they come in a variety of colors and coat…
At the time Nanking was the capital of the Chinese Republic. In 1386 The Ming dynasty made Nanjing the capital of China. In 1927 the Nationalist Party and leader Chiang Kai-shek made Nanjing the capital of China again. On December 9, 1937 the Japanese invaded Nanjing/Nanking and on the 13 they took full control of the city. The full massacre lasted for six weeks.…
In ancient Chinese poetry, the entire universe was stated as a huge egg in nothingness. This egg contained Yin and Yang mixed together in chaos. Pangu, a strong being, slept in this egg for eighteen thousand years. Pangu has been described as a giant hairy and primitive man for thousands of years. He has two horns on top of his head, and often wore fur.…
Korean-American artist Nam June Paik is recognized throughout the world as being “The Father of Video Art” for his radical artistic perspectives and ability to use technology as a creative medium in his work. Paik’s artwork and ideals primarily encompass culture and identity. Paik is able to convey these messages through his technological views, which are intertwined with his realistic vision of society, and conceptualized in some of his most famous pieces: Electronic Super Highway, TV Garden, and Megatron Matrix. Paik had a unique childhood that directly impacted his future works of art. Nam Jun Paik was born in Seoul, Korea on July 20, 1932 as the 5th child to a wealthy industrial family.…
Cheap Flights to Rurrenabaque Airport Travelers with a sense of adventure, a longing for a vast jungle landscape, and a passion for the environment should definitely have Rurrenabaque on their list. Located in the Amazon basin of Bolivia, Rurrenabaque is the perfect base camp for people wanting to experience the Amazon. It's a small town with a big sense of adventure and dozens of tour companies offering guided excursions into the jungle. To find the cheapest flights to Rurrenabaque, try Skyscanner's monthly search tool. We will compare flights across hundreds of airlines to find you the cheapest dates to fly to Rurrenabaque, and you can book for free!…
The search for the origins of humankind and the earliest human ancestor has intrigued anthropologists for generations. New evidence, while often scarce, is a vital aspect to the understanding and development of the field of paleoanthropology. Current research aids in the modification of the human ancestral tree and the analysis of various sites. One of the newest sites dealing with human evolution is the Rising Star cave system in South Africa, where a new species of human ancestors, Homo naledi, was discovered. Because of its modernity, quick excavation, and controversial conclusions, the site of the Rising Star cave system is still being actively researched.…
According to the articles, the concerns surrounded by China’s president, Xi Jinping: personality cult, developing a new economic system, and media control state-owned outlets. In Xi Jinping Thought vs. Deng Xiaoping Theory article, one concern revolves around the personality cult of the supreme leader. Xi Jinping:” In his speech, Xi repeatedly emphasized the need for economic reforms and innovation to bolster the economy.” (Daekwon).…
The Zheng He voyages, also known as the “treasure voyages”, were a series of seven Ming dynasty naval voyages that occurred between 1405 and 1433CE. The voyages got the name Zheng He from the commander of the fleet, Admiral Zheng He. The fleet was ordered by Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor, around the turn of the 15th century. All of the voyages took place during the Yongle era, except for the last, which was launched during the Xuande era. The voyages traveled much of the South China Sea, as well as visiting the Indian Ocean and other distant locations.…
Juror’s Statement Adnan Syed has been put on trial for the murder of Hae Min Lee. Not only has he been charged with life in a high security prison, but also has maintained his innocence for his whole trial and sentencing. Even though Jay’s testimony had been changed slightly over time, the story itself is consistent. Adnan killed Hae by strangulation and Jay helped Adnan bury her body in Leakin Park. Even though I state that Adnan is not innocent, he should not have been convicted with the evidence presented at trial.…
The murder of Hae Min Lee has always been a very mysterious case that leads to millions of dead ends. There is few evidence of anyone doing it, but Adnan Syed was ultimately convicted for the murder of Hae Min Lee. Adnan Syed was the ex-boyfriend of Hae and some say he wanted revenge by killing her with his bare hands, but Adnan can’t defend himself because he has no recollection of that day. They are all wrong, because Adnan Syed is innocent. First of all, Adnan does not have a good motive for killing Hae.…
The word refugee has its origins in the French word refugier: to take shelter, protect. How does fleeing Vietnam protect the narrator of Ru and her family? How does fleeing Vietnam cause them harm? In Ru written by Kim Thuy, the narrator and her family have to flee Vietnam due to the war.…
The Goddess (1934) is a silent film made by Wu Yonggang, a well-known Chinese director in the 1930s. Hailed as “a masterpiece of ‘the first golden age of Chinese cinema’”, the film marked not only Wu’s directorial debut, but also “the pinnacle of [Ruan Lingyu’s] career” (Harris, 128). Ruan’s “mature, nuanced performance”, which was “subtle but at the same time powerful and rich”, proved to be a major factor in the movie’s success and lasting impact in Chinese cinema – even inspiring Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan to produce Centre Stage (1992), a biopic of Ruan, over fifty years later (Harris, 128; Rayns, 18). This response will examine and show how the depiction of Ruan Lingyu by male directors in both The Goddess and Centre Stage make use…