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Lauren Miller Prof. Porter Rhetoric 103A 12 Dec. 2017 More Than “Just Rhetoric”: Today, the term “rhetoric” often carries the connotations of bombast and deceitfulness, but rhetoric, as theorized by many ancient orators, offered a challenge, calling he who practiced the art to higher ethical, moral, and civic responsibilities. Having the freedom and ability to speak was not a license to bend the rules and constructs of society but rather a power to advocate within them. Though a rhetorician can…

South Africa has always developed in many different ways, the food being varied due to the country's geological location and colorful history. Even before any foreign settlers appeared on the coasts of South Africa, there existed a multitude of ethnic groups such as the Khoisan and Bantu-speaking communities, both of which have many sub groups. The most dominant feature though was the valuing of cattle and oxen and the main ingredients besides meat included grains and various vegetables. After…

Christmas is certainly a popular celebration in terms of cultural and social significance. For Christian, Christmas is a sacred religious holiday as they celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. People around the world have been observing the traditions and practices in both religious and secular. Common Christmas customs includes exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas tree, attending mass, sharing meals with family and friends and of course waiting for Santa Claus to give out gifts. How do you…

how to speak Albanian as their second language, Albanian Folk dancing competitions, games, story telling about Albanian history and mythology, lots of traditional Albanian food to feast on, like a famous dish called Burek, which is a baked filled pastry made of thin flakey dough with either stuffed meat, cheese, or spinach. It is a good way to bring the Albanian community together and it helps to remind the people to always hold onto their culture and traditions which can be passed onto other…

Bread, one with the longest history and the most widespread food in the world along with other global foods. Bread has played a major part in the cuisine and even in history due to how easy it is to make bread along with bread being versatile to allow many changes and variations to occur. Throughout the course of time bread has changed and evolved alongside with humanity to keep humanity going since bread has always been one of the staple foods of humanity. Changes and improvements to bread was…

SHAKEN OR STIRRED – WHAT’S THE BEST FINISH FOR MARBLE FLOORS Polished, Honed, and Tumbled Finishes for Marble Floors Selecting the right finish for your marble flooring is a critical factor when deciding on the look and feel of the floors throughout your home. Overall aesthetics are important to your design, but the finish for your natural stone may be more appropriate for certain areas of the home depending on traffic and nature of use. Marble is a fantastic choice for floors. In addition…

Carlos Eire beautifully constructs his memoir in his work Waiting for Snow in Havana. Eire talks about his childhood and how he was raised in Cuba and in the United States and how Castro’s rule affected his and his family’s life. The two major themes woven throughout this work is one of loss and longing; both about a past-life taken and a future life stolen. Eire speaks of what his life might have been like and writes about the life he found instead. “The world changed while I slept, and much to…

Chances are that, everyone knows someone with a food allergy. Having an allergy to a food can make decisions about what to eat challenging. Furthermore, it does not seem like there are many alternatives for people with allergies to enjoy. Simply because someone has an allergy, does not mean they need to eat bland food or restrict themselves from tasty recipes. More knowledge about allergies needs to be publicized in order for people to understand what is happening to the body. Moreover, foods…

Hispanics, Russians, and Italians. 4. Numerous ethnicities can be found. 5. The broad range of culture is a unique element of New York City. B. Experiencing this cultural diversity was enlightening. 1. I was able to visit shops in Chinatown, eat Italian pastries in Little Italy, and sing in a karaoke club in Koreatown. 2. I also saw that Brooklyn and The Bronx contain sizeable African-American populations. 3. I met many different people from different backgrounds and…

Opportunities to have conversations with people are everywhere. We are always communicating, whether it is verbal or nonverbal. There are certain concepts I learned throughout the semester that have helped me become a better communicator toward friends, family and strangers. During this essay I will discuss the internalization that has been administered through out this class, in my life. Active Listening I am currently a waitress at Pasco Kitchen and Lounge. During an average shift I talk to a…