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    spouted dish. The two symbols together represent the eternal process of creation and regeneration, the union of the male and female principles, and the totality of all existence. The origin of the of Shiva Linga also dates back to the early Indus Valley civilization, where people took to the togetherness of Linga and Yoni in a Shiva Linga as the point of energy, creation and enlightenment. In Shiva temples, Shiva cannot be worshipped without acknowledging the goddess. The Linga stone rises…

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    M1 Trench Narrative

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    Boom! I fall to the ground; there's ringing in my ears. The artillery has bombed another trench yet again (Young 28). My m1 Garand is twelve feet away from me, and the trenches are filling with shrapnel. More explosions are bound to come, so I crawl to my Springfield semi-automatic (m1 Garand), still with the smell of gunpowder and smoke in my nostrils. But I continue to go get my gun I grab it and shoot the Germans pouring in the wood rotten trenches. Then I get out of the trench someone yells…

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    Salinger´s personal life was not quite similar as his professional life. Even though he had amazing reviews toward his books and one book that is read till nowadays in schools, he was never a good student, his parents even decided to send him to Valley Forge Military Academy in Vain to make him a better man and learn about his obligations and responsabilities. His school was based on a rigorous academic curriculum, they focus on the critical thinking, problem solving and professionalism, it was…

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    In life, two people can start out the same, but end up in completely different places. They could have a similar background, get raised the same way, and even have a similar lifestyle. But they don’t always end up in the same place. For the author, Wes Moore, he discovered someone with the same name, same upbringing, etc. whose life was completely different from his. The difference between the author and the “other” Wes Moore, is the mindset and the decisions they made. They both had a rough…

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    of those who fought against him, and how even though he was in desperate need of coin at times, he would not create prescription lists, like Sulla. Caesar is ultimately assassinated, and the story jumps to how Washington, during his retreat to Valley Forge, put on the play Cato, and how that relates to the life of Caesar and his events within this…

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    Would you risk your own life to have freedom for everyone? The American Revolutionary War in 1775-1783 was a historic moment in American history. It signaled America’s stand for its freedom from the English monarchy and to retain the rights that has slowly developed upon their stay in the country. Many lives have been sacrificed to have peace with Britain. Although many battles happened throughout the country, several groups, such as the men and the women, aided the American Revolutionary War…

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    Looking at the big picture of the Revolutionary war, everybody remembers George Washington, but few remember his most trusted general, his right hand man, his most loyal companion, Nathanael Greene. He was the backbone of the continental army with George Washington right by his side. Greene was the most loyal of generals spending seven years of his life on duty doing whatever is needed of him even though some of those things weren’t exactly “fun”. Leading seemed as if it was second nature to…

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    school so he could provide a better life for his wife and kids. Wes saw how this one decision his grandfather made changed his life and made him a better man, husband, and father. His mother and grandparents were instrumental in getting Wes into Valley Forge Military School. Military school taught Wes how to respect others and earn respect. The other Wes doesn’t take school seriously. He only goes to hang out with his peers, that have a bad influence on him. “Wes went back to school…

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    The Other Moore Essay

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    What is the most important factor to become successful in life? Is it a matter of luck, environment, or big money for education? What kind of advantages anyone should possess in order stay on the right track? The author of the book “ The other Wes Moore” Wes Moore asks these question and answers them. He compares his own life and success with the man with the same name Wes Moore who spends his time in prison for life sentence. The author Wes Moore had advantages over the other Wes Moore like a…

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    To win the Revolutionary War, there were three crucial factors. First, the unity was solidified when the rebellious consciousness was aroused thus uniting the Americans against the British. Secondly, it was the American military force that translated into action the thoughts of rebellion. (S,109)Lastly, the logistic supports from the grassroots allowed the army to fight without worrying about the food shortages. (A5)These factors which constantly affected each other made the united Americans…

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