Veterans Day was at first celebrated as Armistice day. There was an Act on May 13th‚ 1938‚ that was approved to make November 11th every year an annual holiday called Armistice Day. Armistice Day was the day when they celebrated the ending of World War I. The treaty for the war was signed on the eleventh month‚ day‚ and hour. On June 1st‚ 1954‚ Armistice Day’s name was changed to Veterans Day. Veterans Day has added meaning to me because I have several relatives that have served in wars. My grandfather
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Taliah Wharton What is the Purpose of College? December 5‚ 2014 While struggling to prioritize and manage my time efficiently for the completion of finals‚ the recurring question of the significance of college plays in my head. Was this the right decision? Will this land me my dream job in four years? Is this a familiar feeling for all college freshmen? Questions such as these race back and forth as I try my hardest to finish work for general education classes that I have absolutely no interest in
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Rio Tinto is a global and diversified miner and is divided into five product groups (Rio Tinto‚ 2012). And according to Rio Tinto (2012)‚ they are the aluminium product group‚ the copper product group‚ the diamonds & minerals product group‚ the energy product group as well as the iron ore product group. According to the chairman of the company‚ Rio Tinto has got a good grade in 2011‚ despite the lasting economic crisis and fluctuation of the world (Rio Tinto‚ 2012). Moreover‚ from the chief executive’s
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th THE ANNUAL OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT CELEBRATING DIVERSITY A Juried Show of Open to Professionals‚ Students & Amateurs 39 Billboard-Size Selections ALL AGES – DETAILS INSIDE – SUBMISSION FORM ON BACK on display at Island Park‚ Sarasota‚ Florida April-May 2013 DEADLINE: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY Mn. JC. 7‚ 2013 For more information‚ and to view past exhibits: EMBRACINGOURDIFFERENCES.ORG Art on this page; Top (left to right): 1) 2009 “Apples and Oranges” by Ashly Lovett
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Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June worldwide. In order to explain the importance of World Environment Day‚ we would like to discuss the history of this special day. In 1972‚ United Nations introduced this day in order to mark the opening of Stockholm Conference on Human Environment. Environment Day is celebrated in different countries. Moreover‚ this special day is introduced by United Nations in order to encourage awareness of the environment. We would like to mention that Environment Day is celebrated
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As a guy who lived in Beijing‚ China for over 10 year‚ I recognized the photo was taken in Beijing immediately. It represent the terrible air pollution Beijing is having. Fig.1 China GDP Annual Growth Rate over 10 years The average GDP growth rate over that past 10 years is maintain 10%. Fast growing periods have historically coincided with periods of strong economic reform. But in other end‚ the environment of main city in China is keeping disappointing people. According to the World Bank
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ANALYSIS OF ANNUAL REPORT OF DG CEMENT INTRODUCTION D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKCC)‚ a unit of Nishat group‚ is the largest cement-manufacturing unit in Pakistan with a production capacity of 5‚500 tons clinker per day. It has a countrywide distribution network and its products are preferred on projects of national repute both locally and internationally due to the unparallel and consistent quality. It was established under the management control of State Cement Corporation of Pakistan
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Web. 30 May 2010. . Mirimanian‚ Ellada. "Family Clothes Stores in the US." IBISWorld. Jan. 2010. Web. 30 May 2010. . "The TJX Companies‚ Incorporated - Company Report US." IBISWorld. Hemscott‚ Jan. 2010. Web. 30 May 2010. . TJX Companies‚ Inc Annual Report 2009. Rep. Thomson Reuters. Web. 30 May 2010.
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Post College Personal Finance Assignment Due: October 3 The assignment must be submitted via the Angel drop box for the given assignment by 11:55p.m. on the due date. This assignment will have two parts to be submitted Part 1 A-C and the Post College Budget Spreadsheet. Please submit these assignments in the following manner (Your last name and then the assignment description) Example: Zink Post College Personal Finance Assignment Fall 2012 1. From the Job Offer Package Sample choices
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range of academic interest‚ personal perspectives‚ and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background‚ describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community‚ or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you. My life has not been anything out of the ordinary. I grew up in the small town of Cinnaminson‚ New Jersey with my family. I have been friends with the same people for many years. I would say I am
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