Black Female Bodybuilders
.... third of the bodies on stage tonight are black.1 Bodybuilding is a "sport of plastic form"2 judged entirely subjectively, aesthetically. There is no tape to burst through, no millisecond record to shatter. Even though this display is both celebratory and voluntary, for the black women on some level the stakes are the same as those placed on the bodies of the African women, our ancestors, who survived the Middle Passage3 only to be corralled and sold to the highest bidder upon their arrival. We have all be .....
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The Swayzak People
.... the wisest member of the group. This shaman can be both male or female, because the Swayzak's believe that although a man may be more skilled at the art of hunting and stronger than a woman, knowledge is where the sexes are equal. Below the shaman is a type of chief figure, who plays the role of a kind of governor of the village. Below him are many others who carry out and oversee many of the actions of day to day life.
The Swayzak people have a deep love and great respect for nature. They believe tha .....
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Karate And Tae Kwon Do
.... out to begin a new way of life. The goals of the Silla were to develop the complete mind, body, and spirit. Their daily routine consisted of self-defense, religious and educational training, and physical conditioning. These "knights" laid the roots for the expansion of tae kwon do. On the other hand, karate originated 2,000 years ago in Okinawa. It was a sport taught to the entire population as self-defense against invading armies such as the Samari of Japan. Over time, karate became a way of life for alm .....
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Soapmaking
.... secret. In 1622, King James I, granted a monopoly to a soapmaker for a staggering $100,000 a year! It was not until Queen Victoria repealed the soap tax in 1853 that soap became economically available to the average person, and cleanliness took a turn, once again, towards popularity.
In Colonial America, during that period, the women made soap for their families. Commercial production of soap did not materialize until 1608, when several enterprising European soapcrafters arrived in America. Numerous .....
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Muhammad's 23 Years Of Prophetic Ministry
.... allow the word of God to be changed.
Sarh left Islam and lived in Mecca. Some time later, Muhammad and his army moved on Mecca and took it without a fight. On that day, Muhammad ordered the murder of 10 people living in Mecca. Muhammad said "God forbid killing in Mecca, except for this one day." Sarh was one of the people Muhammad ordered to be murdered. His crime? He had left Islam, and he constituted a threat to the credibility of the Qur'an and the prophethood of Muhammad. No wonder then that Muha .....
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Violence In Sports / Hockey
.... are responsible for the increasing violence in sports. Most people when involved in a highly stressful situation where violence is around would probably resort to a fight to resolve their differences. In sport, why should we expect any difference.In events such as hockey games, where people are expected to hit and make body contact, sooner or later afight will break out and the fans will yell and scream for their favorite player involved. Like anything, if people around us are applauding us for a certain .....
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Why Do All Modern Cars Look Alike?
.... is made in the US at the Dodge factory. Apart from the two emblems respectively, very few details differ the two cars. Honda who have been in need of a sport utility vehicle in order to grab their share of that part of the market, which has grown considerably the last decade have taken almost desperate measures. They have simply bought the rights to re-badge the Isuzu Rodeo as the Honda Passport and marketed it as an all new model. The last and maybe the most logical reason is that all manufacturers a .....
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Charismatic Leadership
.... to use the term as a form of authority. “His conceptualization of “charismatic authority” has had a significant influence on our notions of what a charismatic leader is and is not” (Conger 12). Weber stated that charismatic authority derives its legitimacy from not rules, positions, or traditions but rather from faith in the leader’s skilled character. The holder of charisma is “set apart from ordinary men and treated as endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least…. exceptional powers and qu .....
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Changing A 1986 BMW 325i Clutch
.... the car up in the air, and drain the fluid out of the transmission. While the fluid is draining remove the entire exhaust system, and the heat shields that are above the exhaust. Next get a crayon or something that can be used to mark the drive shaft, so when it is removed it can be put back on in the exact same spot it was before. Remove the drive shaft and set it out of the way. Now remove the starter. Sometimes this can be difficult. The best way to remove it is to have the car in the air. One per .....
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Id, Ego, And The Superego
.... other's perspectives. In the concrete operational stage between ages of 7 and 11, children understand "cause and effect" and are able to see other's point of view. The fourth is the formal operational stage; children are able to abstract thought, to image, to fantasize beyond reality. According to George H. Mead, self is shaped not at birth but developed during the growth of social experience. Using the communication of symbol, imaging the opponent's situation, taking other people's role, we can social an .....
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Parts Of A Bomb
.... cases of hand grenades are lightweight because troops carry these small bombs and throw them at the enemy. Most time bombs are built according to the circumstances and concealed next to their target. They may consist of explosives and a timer in a cardboard box or some other inconspicuous casing.
Without fins to stabilize them in flight, bombs would be almost impossible to aim. The fins transform a bomb from an unstable nonspinning projectile into a stable spinning weapon that travels throu .....
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What Makes A Good Leader
.... in others . The management of meaning and mastery of communication is inseparable from effective leadership.
Trust Through Positioning
The leader perspective for future must be clear , attractive, and attainable . Trust implies accountability, predictability and reliability. Trust is emotional glue that binds followers and leaders together
Self Development
Leaders have the capacity to approach relationships and problems in terms of the present rather than the past . Perhaps the most impress .....
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Sportsmanship
.... might beat us. To me, it doesn't really matter who wins the game. I just want to play in a great basketball game.
The American Heritage Dictionary defines sportsmanship as, "an act in which one abides by the rules of a contest and accepts victory or defeat graciously." All those in athletics are not the only ones who need to be good sportsmen. It must also be required by coaches, cheerleaders, fans, and school administrators. I believe that some of the smallest gestures of sportsmanship can be effect .....
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The Easter Egg Process
.... Easter egg and decorating it with great artistry. The custom of decorating eggs still remains a popular custom today.
In modern custom before decorating eggs you need to hard-boil them and let them cool before the decorating task is endeavored. Dying eggs with food coloring is the most popular choice. To make food coloring dye combine one tablespoon of food coloring with two tablespoons of white vinegar in a mug or jar large enough to hold one egg. Fill with cold water and stir. Drop the egg in the dye. .....
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The Wisdom Of Socrates
.... to consider. He publicly made fools of some of Athens most prominent figures, and for this he was not looked upon very highly by the city.
One of the best examples of Socrates’ method occurred while he was standing trial for believing against the norm. He was his own defense and put Meletus, his accuser, on the stand and asked him a series of questions. He first convinces Meletus to say that Socrates is the only person in Athens that corrupts the youth and that everyone else makes them good c .....
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