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    I chose to take the Fat - Thin IAT. My data results suggested a slight automatic preference for thin people over fat people. I do feel that the results are correct because I do somewhat have a personal preference for thin people. I am not really sure why I have this preference. I do not think that fat people or nasty or bad nor do not think that all thin people are good. I just prefer thin over fat. I do not discriminate against fat people or chose thin people over fat people. There a several overweight

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    Weddings in Malaysia

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    WEDDINGS IN MALAYSIA From the moment the intention to marry blossoms in a man‚ to the time when he is united with his wife‚ marriage rites of the three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia is filled with traditional ceremonies and customs. A brief glimpse into the marriage ceremonies of the Malay‚ Indian and Chinese reveals some of its highlights. The Malays have perfected the art of subtlety when approaching the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage and this line is invariably

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    Wedding Industry

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    Strategic Analysis Project Overview of the Wedding Industry The wedding industry is a large industry in terms of dollars‚ but tracking where that money is spent is more difficult for several reasons. First‚ it is an industry that is made up of multiple smaller enterprises like caterers‚ wedding consultants‚ dresses‚ various beauty suppliers (hair‚ makeup)‚ photographers‚ favors/bridesmaids gifts‚ music‚ honeymoon related‚ etc. While the industry as a whole represents a lot of money‚ each of

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    Cultural Differences between Chinese and English Names The names are common language phenomenon‚ not only because it is a kind of identification code between people to distinguish each other‚ but also because it is a national historical and cultural information carrier.It conveys a language of a nation‚ as well as history‚ geography‚ religion‚ custom‚ social status and other aspects of information. Names have been interpreted in two senses:a broad sense and a narrow sense. The names ‚in its

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    Fat Girl

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    Alina Haseeb Mrs. Smith AP Lang 11-2 4 December 2012 Fat Girl; A True Story Raymond Hull once wrote‚ “He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away”. Never change to satisfy another. The way other people voice their opinion should not matter‚ be true and be live happily. It is nearly impossible to please everyone. In Fat Girl; A True Story‚ Judith Moore tells her story. She tells an epic story about how she overcame fear of being herself. Sometimes it is not about fighting

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    Muriel's Wedding

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    Growth in Muriel’s Wedding and Yolngu Boy. Through a discussion of both films Muriel’s Wedding directed by P.J Hogan and Yolngu Boy directed by Stephen Johnson different issues affecting the personal growth of characters can be seen. This essay will focus on the issues of family‚ friendship and place which throughout both films affect and influence the personal growth and development of both the characters of Muriel Heslop and Botj. The issue of family in the film Muriel’s wedding affects the personal

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    Spanish Speaking Countries Learning the Spanish language provides insight on the culture of different places around the world. By learning Spanish‚ we learn and can understand their culture. Also‚ learning Spanish provides another way for Christians to communicate and spread the gospel. WIthout learning spanish‚ we would be unable to communicate with other countries about Christianity‚ which is our main purpose on earth. In Latin America it is normal to call Spanish‚ castellano. Latin Americans

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    Wedding Superstitions

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    Weddings have been celebrated since the beginning of time. So have wedding day superstitions. It is traditionally believed that weddings are susceptible to evil spirits and bad luck. Over time‚ wedding traditions and customs have been preserved to promote a happy‚ long‚ fertile and wealthy marriage. Here are some customs that the bride and groom might consider to ensure a successful marriage. The Engagement •So as not to endanger the marriage‚ the future bride may only propose marriage during

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    Fat or Fit?

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    Fat or fit? Which is normally preferred? Working out and living a healthy lifestyle not only benefits one’s body‚ it also helps motivate the people around them. It also benefits their way of thinking. Stress relief and concentration‚ self-confidence‚ strength and endurance‚ and longevity are just a few benefits which can be expected as a result of working out. People can stress over the simplest thing. Writing an essay is a great example. One can get writer’s block or overwork their mind

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    the Victorian era) white wedding dress- purity A black wedding gown was considered taboo in the last decades‚ but recently‚ this is also becoming an option for brides. A common superstition is that the groom is not supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding day. There is also the superstition for the bride to avoid wearing the dress before the day and see herself in the mirror‚ because something that prevents the wedding may happen. A wedding ceremony may take place anywhere

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