describable and transmissible entity (oral tradition)‚ culture‚ and behavior (rituals). These areas do not stand alone; however‚ as often a particular item or element may fit into more than one of these areas. Map of the Caribbean SOUCOUYANT (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO) The Soucouyant (Sukuya)‚ also called Old Hag‚ is a supernatural pact in which a woman makes with the devil so that she is able to turn into all kinds of different forms. At night she sheds her human skin and changes into a ball of
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Jones was a journalist and political activist who was born in Belmont‚ Trinidad. Due to a perpetual state of poverty and economic unrest‚ Jones and her family moved to Harlem‚ New York City‚ during 1922-1924. Jones spent her life fighting against the oppression of African Americans‚ while in the United States‚ and West Indians‚ while in United Kingdom. She was also an advocate against women’s oppression and‚ of equality‚ which led to her imprisonment‚ and subsequent deportation in 1955. Jones was
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Outline I. Background A. Born 1. He was born in Montebello Ca on February 4‚ 1973 a. Comes from boxing decent His grandfather Vicente‚ father Joel Sr. and brother Joel Jr. were all boxer. 2. How he started a De La Hoya’s parents moved to the United States from Mexico before he was born. b. . He started boxing at the age of 6 c. At the of age 15‚ De La Hoya won the national Junior
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Dr. Jose Rizal Controversies Dr. Jose Rizal‚ the well-loved Philippine national hero‚ and the brave known genius was famous and will remain famous worldwide. I don’t know if you’ve heard bout him‚ but of course if you’re a Filipino‚ you surely know him well because he’s a big part of the Philippine history. Jose Rizal is a star and like I’ve said genius and every star and genius is famous. And every famous is controversial. Before I go direct to Jose Rizal’s controversies‚ have a brief information
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Caribbean Crucible: History‚ Culture‚ and Globalization Kevin A. Yelvington In the present age of globalization‚ it is often forgotten that these world-encompassing processes were initiated with European expansion into the Caribbean beginning more than five hundred years ago. We now see the proliferation of overseas factories enabling owners‚ producers‚ and consumers of products to be in widely distant locales. It seems to us that in the search for profits‚ commercial activity has recently spread
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Foundation Of Indian Culture Teachings Of Kabirdas Kabir: Kabir Saheb appeared on lotus in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi‚ also known as Kashi‚ he was born in the year 1440 AD and died in 1518 AD. According to some people he was initiated by Ramananda‚ a famous Hindu guru and community leader at that time. Using poignant language‚ Kabir criticized caste ideology and declared the equality of all human beings. He employed a Socratic method of teaching‚ pleading with all human beings regardless
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GEA 2000 Fall 2013 Exam # 1 Review Questions* Introduction chapter and Globalization (PPT) 1. Alfred Wegener’s supercontinent is known as: Pangaea 2. The process by which a tectonic plate consisting of less heavy rock rides up over a heavier plate is known as: Subduction 3. The current interglacial period is known as the: Holocene 4. Which water body is surrounded by a geologically-active Ring of Fire: The Pacific Ocean 5. Which of the following locations is not
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Background of Corporate Social Responsibility 1 Section Name Goes Here 1 1.1 Evolution of csr: A Short History “We believe that the leading global companies of 2020 will be those that provide goods and services and reach new customers in ways that address the world’s major challenges—including poverty‚ climate change‚ resource depletion‚ globalization‚ and demographic shifts.” Niall Fitzgerald‚ former ceo & Chairman‚ Unilever Debates over the concept of csr span from the 1930s to
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[pic] A. Explain the concept of regional integration. B. Outline the attempts that have been made at regional integration in the Caribbean and discuss the factors that help to hinder integration in the region. [pic] Name: Sushana-Gay Shepherd Institution: Justice Training Institute Lecturer: Farrah Christian Due Date: October 20‚ 2009 Assignment No. 1 Regional Integration can be seen as a good plan for the betterment of the entire region to come together and live as one
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System Development 1 (Thesis 1) for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Prepared for Marlon A. Aldenese Professor By: Kristine R. Pejana Adrian B. Borja Argie Lou W. Cruz Denys Yvan S. Umali Kervelyn M. Del Rosario Mary Jane O. Trinidad Michael N. Pituc Michael I. Sabite Nelson B. Dela Hostria Jr. Thomas Nyx A. Tugade On Date Importance of the Study Products are the heart and soul of a business. Even with the best customer service‚ they will not be profitable without
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