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    Sevrez‚ V.‚ Berton‚ E.‚ Rao‚ G.‚ & Bootsma‚ R. J. (2009). Regulation of pendulum length as a control mechanism in performing the backward giant circle in gymnastics. Human Movement Science‚ 250-262. Regulation of Pendulum Length and Loading in the Backward Giant Circle in Gymnastics INTRODUCTION Biomechanics in sports performance particularly in disciplines that Gymnastics is one such sport that requires high musculoskeletal strength‚ acute proprioception and spatial awareness‚ coordination

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    his mind that are caused by his complicated relationship with Catherine Barkley. However‚ despite all of his struggles‚ Henry finds consolation in alcohol‚ consuming copious amounts of it to carry him through his troubles. Thus‚ the idea that the symbol of alcohol represents the various ways in which man numbs the pain of his problems is made evident through Henry’s constant consumption of it. One of the ways in which Henry’s use of alcohol to numb his physical aches is shown is in the conversation

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    YOU LIKE PIT BULLS Over the last 20 years or so‚ the pit bull has fallen victim to the careless deeds of unethical breeders‚ irresponsible and even shady owners. This bad combination‚ along with the handiwork of a sensationalistic media. Has done a terrible thing to our beloved breed. As a result myths‚ misdeeds‚ misunderstanding and hysteria abound! When you walk around with your bulldog‚ you’ll no doubt encounter people who’ll be afraid of her or who give you trouble for having a pit bull. By

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    portrayed on screen in Game of Thrones. Not many people would expect to see a strong female leader from a fantasy show and book series set in a medieval time period. Nonetheless‚ GOT/ASOIAF has brought to life many female characters that have served as symbols of women empowerment and change. Of these many characters‚ Daenerys Targaryen stands out as a leader who has overcome oppression as a woman and pursued higher standards for herself‚ her team‚ and the greater population. She begins as a young teenager

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    “There’s the sulphurous pit:” Female Sexuality in King Lear King Lear takes a very negative view of feminine sexuality from the first scene. In line 15 of scene 1 when Gloucester asks Kent “Do you smell a fault?” (Shakespeare‚ 1110)‚ the editor’s notes indicate that “fault” can refer to either wrongdoing or female genitals. Indeed the speech between them is rife with misogyny. Gloucester goes on to say that there was “good sport‚” at Edmund’s conception‚ and goes on to call him a “whoreson

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    Religious groups encourage and enforce conformity of their social norms and beliefs upon their members. Religious traditions are usually passed on from parent to child at an early age. In "The Lottery‚" Shirley Jackson reveals the tradition of the lottery and how all of the villagers conform to the ritual of a human sacrifice. Growing up with an exceptionally religious father I can relate to way of thinking of the villagers that traditions are accepted without questioning. In "The

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    Upper Half: Tiger: The tiger is there to over come his fears and also to make a friend. The tiger is aggressive in the beginning of the movie but then begins to mellow out towards the end of it. They learn to become friends and work together throughout the whole movie. This happens when he feeds the tiger some meat while they are on the boat. Birds: The birds in the story symbolize that God is always watching him. This means not to lose faith in God because he is guiding you every step of the

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    English 10 HP October 25‚ 2013 Rough Draft Compare and Contrast Essay Holden Caulfield and Jay Gatsby external appearance would lead one to believe that they are just ordinary. Holden is the protagonist from J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and his outward features would suggest that he is a typical sixteen year old boy‚ but in reality there is much more than meets the eye. He deceitful‚ reserved‚ and a critical human being with a complicated past that explains why he became this way. Gatsby

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    When I think of an important cultural colors I think of the aboriginal flag. The flag is red and black with a yellow circle. The black stands for the Aboriginal people of Australia. The yellow circle represents the sun which gives life and protects them. The red represents the red earth which is used in ceremonies and shows the spiritual connection to the land. My personal color represents purple. I dress in a lot of purple clothes‚ my computer case and keyboard are purple. This color is

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    The lottery by Shirley Jackson‚ takes place in a flourishing small town‚ that has a tradition of a lottery once a year. The lottery has been practiced for as long as the citizens could remember‚ they do not remember why or how it came to be‚ but that it is tradition. Shirley Jackson uses symbolism in actions‚ names‚ and objects to tell the underlying meaning of the lottery. The lottery begins with what seems like the most innocent of actions‚ children playing‚ but foreshadows the evil and satanic

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