for many of these materials‚ the Sierra Club and National Geographic Society eventually published less expensive versions that appealed to a wider‚ less affluent and younger audience. This was also an opportunity to expand their base‚ particularly to the youth movement and counterculture. Purchase of their books‚ calendars‚ posters and visually appealing magazines provided Americans a way to passively show support for conservation reform. Both the Sierra Club and National Geographic Society’s approach
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America’s Western Frontier The American Old West compromises the history‚ myths‚ legends‚ stories‚ beliefs‚ and cultural meanings that collected around the Western United States in the 1800’s. Most often the term refers to the late 19th century‚ between 1865 to 1900‚ post-Civil war time period. Terms Old West and Wild West relate to life beyond the western frontier. The Wild West appears as a simple romanticized perception of the actual Old West identity‚ which forms numerous characters‚ lifestyles
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formed. West Jet Airlines Ltd is a Canadian low-cost airlines that flies to most major cities in Canada and serves destinations in the United States‚ Mexico and the Caribbean. WestJet is the second-largest Canadian carrier behind Air Canada (third-largest including Air Canada Jazz). The present CEO‚ President of WestJet Airlines is Sean Durfy. Before West Jet 82% of the market share held y Air Canada. The legislative move was promoted by Air Canada’s competitive attack on West Jet Airlines
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West African Music: Music has always been an important part of life in West Africa. Music serves many functions in West African society. It communicates ideas‚ values‚ and feelings. It celebrates historic events and important occasions in people’s lives. For instance‚ there are songs for weddings‚ funerals‚ and ceremonies honouring ancestors. Among the Yoruba tribe of present-day Nigeria‚ mothers of twins have their own special songs. In Ghana‚ there are songs for celebrating the loss of a child’s
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FLYIN’ WEST by Pearl Cleage A Guide for Study Montclair State University Theatre Department Feb 24– 27‚ 2005 Flyin’ West Study Guide Prepared by Catherine Rust‚ Dramaturg TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction …………………………………………………………………1 Play Synopsis ………………………………………………………………..1 Historical Context A Country Divided ………………………………………………….2 Slave Life ……………………………………………….…...3 Seminole Culture ……………………………………………4 Emancipation Proclamation …………………………………………4 Reconstruction ………………………………………………………5
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The American west was perceived as a land of opportunity and success for many people of different racial and financial backgrounds during this specific era. However‚ the extent of success from opportunity varied on one’s race‚ willingness to take chances‚ and federal involvement. Farmers‚ miners‚ and indigenous people predominantly appeared in the west for opportunity. Farming dominated the West beginning in the 1870s‚ but the decline of agriculture economically immediately followed during the mid-1880s
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The Belleville West volleyball team are the first team so far this season and last season to have given Althoff a loss after having a winning streak of about 20. After a slow start in the beginning Maroons defeated the Crusaders Tuesday night. The Belleville West volleyball team were thrilled to hand the Crusaders an L after an amazing winning streak. Kaylee Hanger‚ Katherine Koch‚ and Nisha Quarles all played major roles in beating the Crusaders. Hanger made 13 kills with 17 assists‚ Koch proceeded
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The making of West Side Story contains multiple aspects that fascinate me. Part one of the 3-part radio series explains the interesting original plan for the show‚ the use of cinematic movements‚ and the illusion of tough talk. The producers originally devised a plan that involved parties‚ Catholics‚ and Jews on the east side of New York City. However‚ the papers filled with juvenile delinquents and gangs inspired them to change the plot to the gangs of the west side. I find their inspiration for
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Kanye Omari West was born on June 8th‚ 1977 to mother Donda West and father Ray West in Atlanta‚ Georgia. Kanye West moved to Chicago at the age of three when his parents divorced peacefully. In his years living in “Chi-town‚” Kanye was influenced heavily in his youth while living in Chicago. His mother began working at Chicago State University as an English professor. She always made her best efforts to make sure Kanye went to the best schools. His mother moved with Kanye to Nanjing‚ China for a
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Student Project Presentation In 2005 Kanye West released “Roses” on his second studio album titled “Late Registration.” Though the composition is classified as hip-hop‚ it delves into many other genres and niches as it encompasses a wide-ranging mix of blues‚ rock‚ R&B‚ and many others. The extensive collaboration between West and film score producer Jon Brion during the making of the album resulted in a very unique orchestral-like sound thanks to the hiring of a full string section during production
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