Stories of Singapore (1978)‚ which showed the wit with which Lim is able to portray Singaporean society. A succeeding collection‚ Or Else‚ the Lightning God and other Stories‚ was published in 1980. Another story collection that followed in this tradition was O Singapore: Stories in Celebration from 1988. Her first novel was published in 1982 and it was entitled The Serpent ’s Tooth. Other popular books that have been published since then were The Bondmaid (1995) and Following the Wrong God Home (2001)
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How to make your very own etag burger Etag‚ a way of preserving meat is one of the most loved proteins of the Igorots. Some say it looks like tapa (smoked ham). Others would compare it to Ilocos’s bagnet (their own version of chicharon). Contrary to its meat counterparts‚ etag smells brackish. It has a strong burnt moss odor with a pinch of pungent fishy smell. And has a potent salty and smoky flavor. Innasin‚ the other term for etag is derived from the Bontoc/Igorot term inassinan or salted
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We live in a world where education occupies a very important role. An educated person is someone who is able to learn how analyzes‚ synthesize‚ evaluate‚ and understand. An education often gives to a person the means to sustain his life‚ to live comfortably or even to live in luxury. The major you choose will be the deciding factor in determining the stability and limits of your future financial situation. A degree in engineering‚ mathematics‚ physics‚ finance‚ or computer science will lead to a
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Language Arts 3-4 H 16 October 2012 We Create Our Own Monsters Monsters are different for everyone. Some may think monsters are purple‚ hairy‚ one-eyed freaks. Others may think they are atrocious beasts with chain-saws and bloody faces out to kill you! But monsters don’t just have to be a literal thing that we can see and feel. Many monsters are figurative‚ meaning that it’s not an actual real life monster but are features and characteristics made up of our own fears. Many times the things that make
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Any Topic (writer’s Choice) YourFirstName YourLastName University title Globa City Even though there is no universally agreed definition of a city‚ it has been generally accepted to be a comparatively great and permanent settlement for many people (Kenoyer‚ 1998). In the initial days it was a land largely dominated by natural features. The face of humanity was full of ample supply of resources. The population grew. Man started to scrabble for resources. Huge and beautiful
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A business plan is not only essential for starting a business or for raising funds‚ but it is vital for running the business. It will help you keep on a specific course or alert you to situations when things are not going to plan and force you to take action. 1. Give a structure to your plan The following can help you decide what should go in‚ and give a structure to your plan: What is the nature of your business? What is the market? Outline the potential of the business Management team
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PROS AND CONS OF BEING YOU OWN BOSS Being your own boss comes with a lot of responsibility and isn’t just about taking a break whenever you want to. You have to look at the reality of what being your own boss entails‚ and not just focus on the glamorous thoughts of freedom. Clear objectives are the key – personal as well as business objectives. You need to be clear about what you want from having your own business and ensure that your goals are realistic before proceeding any further. Think
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In the story‚ “The Life You Save Might Be Your Own” to be grotesque means that you’re disgusting‚ bizarre and twisted. It also has to do with an obsession. The character that is the most grotesque is Mr. Tom T. Shiftlet‚ the drifter. Mr. Tom’s words that make him grotesque are that he says “People do anything” and “People don’t care how they lie”. Actions that make him grotesque are that he only marries Lucynell for the money and car‚ basically he used her. Also the first thing he mentions when
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“How To Use Your Chain Of Command" Why it is important to follow proper instruction procedures in the military is for many reasons. As a soldier it is our responsibility to not only follow instruction/orders‚ but to execute the command. Not following orders can result into consequences not only for the soldier whom committed not following instructions‚ but also it can put others at risk too. Like your N.C.O. in charge of you‚ to your Team Leader‚ to your Section Sergeant‚ to your Platoon Sergeant
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HBR.ORG SPOTLIGHT ON DECISION MAKING MAY 2015 REPRINT R1505D Outsmart Your Own Biases by Jack B. Soll‚ Katherine L. Milkman‚ and John W. Payne SPOTLIGHT ON DECISION MAKING SPOTLIGHT ARTWORK Millo‚ 2014 B.ART–Arte in Barriera Turin‚ Italy FOR ARTICLE REPRINTS CALL 800-988-0886 OR 617-783-7500‚ OR VISIT HBR.ORG Outsmart Your Own Biases by Jack B. Soll‚ Katherine L. Milkman‚ and John W. Payne S SUPPOSE YOU’RE EVALUATING a job candidate to lead a new office in a different country. On paper
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