a guiding light. It would be an example for the whole world and John Winthrop spoke of a ’City Upon A Hill’ which was the Puritan vision for America and it continues to this day. The "City upon a hill" was an American Dream that was positively tapping into the energy of that inspiring vision of a perfect society. The city that they saw was a perfect reflection and an image of the Holy City of God. The “City upon a Hill” section of the sermon was written in 1630 by the Puritan leader John Winthrop
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Forbidden City After reading this unforgettable novel “The Forbidden City”‚ Alex’s trip to China has shown that a single action can have dramatic consequences. Alex changed from a boy who enjoyed military history‚ having adventures‚ and thought clay soldiers were heroes‚ to someone who is more mature‚ grew responsibility‚ and learned the true meaning of a hero. Before Alex went to Beijing‚ he had a passion for Chinese military. As he stayed in Beijing for few months‚ he found that there were more
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inner city schools as kids who will grow up to be delinquents‚ trouble makers‚ or people who won’t be successful in life. The sad reality is that all of these schools just need the proper resources. Students can start to feel anomie. They will start to dislike school‚ think that they don’t belong‚ or even start to believe that school isn’t just for them. How can they get the proper resources? The answer is money. The way that public schools get their money is with tax payers within the city. If the
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Barranquilla‚ one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia‚ is the capital of Atlántico department. It is located in northern Colombia. Barranquilla is the fourth most populous city in Colombia. People who live in Barranquilla speak with an accent called Coastal Spanish. Because they do not pronounce the letter “s” in their words‚ I sometimes have difficulty understanding what they say. They also use words that are different than those of other Colombians‚ which make them difficult to understand
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City is expected to be a best place where everyone can reach such better living conditions. Many people have been moving from their hometown in the countryside to start finding a chance in a big city. One of its advantages is that the city gives out many good conditions and environment for education‚ especially for youth. Moreover‚ there are great numbers of employment offered widely to everybody. However‚ pollution in big cities is such a big concern for many people. People can receive a good
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The Busy City Life New York City can be a beautiful place to live in although at times it can become very hectic and crazy. As the morning slowly comes to a dawn and the sun begins to beam through New York City‚ posing statues and all the buildings begin to glow. Looking out the barred up window of my friends’ 25th floor apartment reminds me of a prison cell. I’m able to look down on the NY streets around all the buildings‚ you see people rushing out of them like waves of tides. The street becomes
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Devil in the White City In the book Devil in the White City‚ Erik Larson introduces us to Dr. Henry Howard Holmes‚ who was born named Herman Webster Mudgett. At first glance‚ Holmes appears to be a typical fresh‚ crisp‚ well-dressed‚ blue eyed and dark haired young man. Holmes first appears on the morning of August 1886 in Chicago’s train station with a ticket to Englewood‚ a village located in the town of Lake. Because he presents himself as a wealthy‚ charming man‚ he does not fit the typical
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Like many large cities‚ New York is divided and subdivided by its residents into various districts and quarters. The city’s five boroughs are actually different counties -- each one with independent local governments and cultures. Each borough has individual neighborhoods -- some of only a few blocks in size -- that have personalities lauded in music and movies. Where you live‚ work and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are. The five boroughs are: Brooklyn Queens The Bronx
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Three major disasters struck Texas in the 20th century. They left both wonderful and unhelpful social‚ political‚ and economic effects. The Texas City Explosion had the most lasting effects on the US. Many people died in the explosion‚ and many more were injured. There were so many people that were injured‚ that the hospitals were overcrowded and the Red Cross had to put up field stations to help the injured. As Wanda Lou Baker wrote in Past Stories‚ many of the injured were put on the lawn. The
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Circuit city bankruptcy Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday heading into the busy holiday season as analysts question whether the nation’s second-biggest electronics retailer will be able to survive. The company said it decided to file for bankruptcy protection because it was facing pressure from vendors who threatened to withhold products during the holiday period. The company also said it cut 700 more jobs at its headquarters‚ after announcing a week ago that
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