I have to choose one of these books/plays to read for a summer assignment…
A play by one of these authors:
Shakespeare (except hamlet, taming of the shrew, julius ceaser, or romeo and juliet)
Anton Chekov
Tennessee Williams
Henrik Ibsen
Arthur Miller (except the crucible)
Eugene O’Neill
August Wilson
Edward Albee

A novel by one of these authors:
Charles Dickens (except great expectations or a christmas carol)
Jane Austen
Thomas Hardy
Joseph Conrad (except heart of darkness)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemmingway (except the old man and the sea)
John Irving*
Tom Robbins*
Barbra Kingslover
Kurt Vonnegut (except slaughter house 5)
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Toni Morrison
Alice Walker

Or one of these specific books:
The stranger by Albert Camus
Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
Woman Warrior by Maxine Kingston
Their eyes were watching god by Zora neale Hurston
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackery

Do you know any of these books??? What would be the best one to read and then do a project on?
BTW the ones with the* are my teachers favorite authors and I would get the little extra bump for choosing that haha.

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I have to choose one of these books/plays to read for a summer assignment…
A play by one of these authors:
Shakespeare (except hamlet, taming of the shrew, julius ceaser, or romeo and juliet)
Anton Chekov
Tennessee Williams
Henrik Ibsen
Arthur Miller (except the crucible)
Eugene O’Neill
August Wilson
Edward Albee

A novel by one of these authors:
Charles Dickens (except great expectations or a christmas carol)
Jane Austen
Thomas Hardy
Joseph Conrad (except heart of darkness)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemmingway (except the old man and the sea)
John Irving*
Tom Robbins*
Barbra Kingslover
Kurt Vonnegut (except slaughter house 5)
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Toni Morrison
Alice Walker

Or one of these specific books:
The stranger by Albert Camus
Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
Woman Warrior by Maxine Kingston
Their eyes were watching god by Zora neale Hurston
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackery

Do you know any of these books??? What would be the best one to read and then do a project on?
BTW the ones with the* are my teachers favorite authors and I would get the little extra bump for choosing that haha.

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HELLO, JUST WANT TO SEE HOW MANY OF THESE YOU CAN ANSWER! IF YOUR NOT POSITIVE JUST TAKE YOUR BEST GUESS. I WILL POST THE CORRECT ANSWERS SOON. TAKE IT FOR FUN! FIRST YEAR TEACHING HISTORY SO I WANNA MAKE SURE MY EXAMS ARENT TOO HARD. THANKS

1. The Omaha Platform:
A. Was developed by the Populists in the 1892 Convention
B. Was drafted by Ignatius Donnely
C. Endorses replacing gold with the silver standard
D. All of the above

2. What ended both the Homestead Strike and the Pullman strike?
A.FBI investigated and infiltrated unions
B.Troops ended the strikes
C.Governors shut down the railroads
D. Populists negotiated pay raises in both strikes to help workers

3.What legislation was passed in 1882 to keep out Chinese immigrants?

A. Chinese Separation Trade Agreement
B. Chinese Seclusion Agreement
C. Chinese Trade Act
D. Chinese Exclusion Act

4. What was "Taylorism" and what impact did it have on production?
A. Assembly line made products faster
B. Assembly line made products cheaper
C. Assembly line paid workers as "unskilled laborers," meaning less pay
D .All of the above

5. Herbert Spencer argued that the rich were the best and "fittest;" whereas, only "unfit people deservedly found themselves impoversihed. The theory was known as:
A. Social Darwinism
B. Charles Darwinism
C. Survival of the Fittest
D. Al of the above

6. What’s a muckracker?
A. An investigative reporter writing about corruption and scandal
B. A city worker controlled by Party Bosses
C. A sewage worker in New York
D. An immigrant worker in the stock yards in Chicago

7. The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887:
A. Put in place a series of regulations for railroad companies
B. Was overturned by court rulings
C. Had little practical effect
D. All of the above

8. During the Progressive era, the acknowledged political leader of the American socialist movement was:
A. Lincoln Steffens
B. William Haywood
C. Eugene Debs
D. W. E. B. Dubois

9. In the campaign of 1896, President William McKinley:
A. Alienated Protestants by reaching out to Catholics
B. Campaigned largely from his house
C. Was significantly outspent by his opponent
D. Was outspoken in his anti-monopoly views

10. In 1900, in regards to the work conditions in American factories:
A. Workers generally controlled the pace of work
B. Laborers were working at least 60 hours per week
C. Job security for workers was guaranteed
D. Safety conditions increased as factories increased mechanization

11. The "Cross of Gold" speech:
A. Supported a plan to have the gold standard replaced by silver
B. Illustrated the values of William Jennings Bryan
C. Was given at the Democratic National Convention 1896
D. All of the above

12. During the Progessive era, the woman suffrage movement:
A. Failed to attract any support from men
B. Gained universal support from all women in the United States
C. Was the single largest reform movement in the early 20th century
D. Resulted in the breakdown of social and family stability

13. "He simply wishes to make it possible for a man to be both a Negro and an American, without being cursed and spit upon by his fellows, without having the doors of opportunity close roughly in his face." Who is the author of this quote? (See Zinn document in the Voices reader)

A. Henry McNeal Turner
B. W. E. B. Dubois
C. Langston Hughes
D. Reverend Moore

14. In the late 19th century, the railroad industry in the United States
A. Included the nation’s largest businessed
B. Was the first billion dollar industry
C. Was the largest monopoly
D. All of the above

15. The Progressive reformer and Wisconsin Governor Robert La Follette helped create
A. The direct primary
B. Mandabory health insurance by all factories
C. Repeal of the national income tax
D. All of the above

16. August Spies:
A.Was on of the 8 anarchists accused in the Haymarket Affair and sentenced to death
B. Was implicated in a communist plot against unions
C. Wrote a confession for his crimes of terrorism against the United States
D. All of the above

17. What were the goals of the Grangers and the (Farmer’s) Alliances?
A. Regulation of the railroad andincrease prices for farm goods
B. Railroads run by a cartel of farmers with storehouses for food
C. Organic methods of farming and new urban markets for sales
D. International trade that would increase the value of wheat and rice

18. Nativists believed:
A. Only peop

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I found this little brown spider in my house and I don’t know what it is. It has a pretty small body and thin legs. The thing that makes it different is it looks like it uses it’s front two legs to "feel around" before walking. The two legs also look a bit longer than the other 6 (but I doubt it’s a huntsman spider).

Other info:
-It’s about an inch or less in length (counting the length of its legs)
-I live in Eugene, Oregon (mid-western part of Oregon

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Is it true Portland is really expensive compared to the other cities/towns around it?
Any places to apply for jobs?
Where are the college towns and do students find jobs there easily?
I heard of an arts and crafts fair in Eugene, OR. Is there a regularly held one in Portland too?
How would you rate the public transportation?
Where are the most affordable housing or low cost housing?
Best bike shop?
Best pizza shop?
Organic and/or health food stores?
Best open farmers market?
What is a produce stand?
Anyy programs for low income families?(Here, we have food stamps, TANF, WIC,section 8, etc)
Oh thank you Lucky Lady. And I was asking about arts and crafts fairs because my business is arts and crafts. That’s how we will make money if my husband’s job falls through.

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Okay so it’s about this high school girl who’s name starts with a K, I think and basically her parents planned an arranged marriage with this guy eugene and she’s the typical clumsy can’t do anything right but still strong and determined girl. She doesnt like the guy in the beginning but then she falls in love with him. Later in the show he goes somewhere and gets lost. They show his side of the story and he forgot everything and ends up in this other girls house in the middle of no where (it’s snowy) I think he was part of the army. Does anyone know? Thanks

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Hawaii Honeymoon

Your Hawaiian honeymoon is about to begin. Holding your beloved’s hand, you sit back and close your eyes as the airplane lifts into the sky. In a few hours your honeymoon begins–for real–in Hawaii.

Perhaps it is tranquility you seek, wandering along trails or gardens amidst the fragrant smells of tropical flowers. Or perhaps it is exquisite food in a romantic restaurant that excites you.

With its warm weather and the beauty of its tropical scenery and pristine beaches, Hawaii is the most popular honeymoon destination in the United States. The four main islands are Oahu, the Big Island (Hawaii), Kauai and Maui.

For those who desire a more active time together in Hawaii, you can swim, snorkel, surf, sail or scuba dive. You can golf at some of the world’s top golf courses. There are many tourist activities to be seen, including Polynesian cultural events, dinner cruises, helicopter
sightseeing tours and submarine rides. You can also sea kayak and mountain bike and hike through lush vegetation or volcanic hillsides.

The diversity of Hawaii is so great, that you could spend weeks on these islands and still not see all of its wonders. Knowing that your time will be limited, I have included a brief summary of each island along with two of the most highly rated honeymoon hotels or resorts on each island.

Oahu
Honolulu’s Waikiki beach is perhaps the best-known beach in the U.S. Honolulu has many excellent restaurants, cultural and historic sites, fine hotels, nature trails and beaches. This is an exciting place if you want to be active during your stay.

Many people who visit Hawaii for the first time choose to arrive via Honolulu. By Hawaiian standards, Honolulu has reasonably priced accomodations and many opportunities for inexpensive flights or all-inclusive packages. Also, on Oahu’s North Shore, some of the best surfing in the world can be found.

Two of the best honeymoon hotels on Oahu are in Honolulu.

The Halekulani, is a modern, airy hotel–a refuge, really. It has been operating since 1917, and is the only hotel in the state that has received a five-star rating from AAA. Outstanding service and excellent dining are the hallmark of the Halekulani.

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki across from Waikiki beach has excellent views of the beach, the surfers riding the waves, along with views of Diamond Head. You will be in the center of the action.

Big Island (Hawaii)

The Big Island has the most diverse ecology of all the islands. In the Waipio Valley, you can ride horseback, viewing huge waterfalls, thousand foot cliffs and black sand beaches. At Volcanoes National Park you can see the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea.

The Kona coast (west side) is a seventy mile stretch of black lava-covered coastline, noted for its coffee and world-class deep sea fishing.

The summit of Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii, offers stargazing opportunities unlike any other place in the world.

As for honeymoon hotels, here are two of the best:

The Kona Village Resort on the island’s west side is a nearly perfect honeymoon destination. Located on the beachfront, this hotel offers thatched-roof bungalows. You can swim, snorkel, explore marine life, attend a traditional luau or get a massage, all within this resort. Travel and Leisure Magazine has rated this as one of the world’s top 50 romantic getaways.

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Kohala offers many unique features. Palm trees and flowing pools greet you as you enter the atrium around which the hotel is centered.

Oceanfront rooms have dazzling views. With its accomodating staff and many services, this resort is exquisite. It features two of the island’s best golf courses. The South course, built on a lava flow, has spectacular views.

Maui

Maui has both world-class resorts and rental condominiums to choose from amidst natural wonders.

Here you will find Haleakala National Park, Maui’s main natural attraction. Hawaiians recognize the mountain as a sacred site. Many people drive from sea level to the 10,000 foot summit of the crater to watch the sunrise.

Along with the natural beauty on the road to Hana, Maui boasts some of the best beaches on the islands. It also has several top-rated (PGA Tour) golf courses. Snorkeling and scuba adventures abound on the west and south shores of the island.

If your vision of the perfect Hawaii honeymoon is to get away from it all and still have many comforts and conveniences, Maui is the place for you.

Hotel Hana-Maui, on the east coast of the island, is noted for its seclusion and luxury service, so if you want to slow-down and relax, this hotel is sure to please you.

Hotel Hana-Maui is a long drive from Kahului airport over twisting roads. If you wish to forego this adventure, flying into Hana airport from Honolulu is your best bet.

The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea is an exquisite property with an open courtyard of reflecting ponds, fountains and gardens. Nearly all the rooms have ocean views and lanais where you can watch the sunset and see whales in winter.

You can have a massage in the privacy of your own cabana, listening to the waves rolling in on Wailea Beach. Also, surrounding the hotel are great restaurants and shopping, in addition to the beach.

Kauai

Kauai, the Garden Isle, is covered with flowers and tropical vegitation unlike anywhere else.

There is no nightlife on this island, simply the magic and beauty of tropical paradise with emerald valleys and golden beaches.

The natural beauty of the island can be found along the NaPali coast or in Waimea Canyon. Called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon, with its reddish lava beds bursts with ever-changing color throughout the year.

This island offers miles of trails through tropical forests and along ocean cliffs, and has many opportunities for watersports and outdoor adventures.

Priceville Hotel on the North Shore’s NaPali coast is richly furnished in a casually elegant style. It sits on a cliff between the crystal-blue waters of Hanalei Bay and the volcanic mountains. Most rooms have ocean views. With access to Puu Poa Beach, spas, tennis, river and
ocean kayaking, you can do as much or as little as you like. Private dinners on the beach are available if you desire a romantic evening together, and money is not a concern.

The Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort and Spa is on the South Shore. The grounds are exotic, and the multiple pools are incredible, meandering through diverse vegetation and terrain. With a golf course, multiple spas and five restaurants, you will never have to leave this resort if you don’t want to. Of course this all comes with a high price tag, but if you are looking for luxury on your Hawaiian honeymoon, this is the place.

I hope your honeymoon in Hawaii is all that you want it to be. Remember: “There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” -George Sands

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Engagement Rings from here to Eternity

The oldest recorded exchange of engagement rings dates back nearly 5000 years ago to ancient Egypt when a never ending band was linked with eternal love. Later for the Romans, a young ladies acceptance of a ring was a legal agreement and meant that the girl was no longer available. These ancient engagement and wedding rings were not gold engagement rings but were often made from simple and crude bands of iron.

Even in these modern times, the gold engagement ring is still regarded as a potent symbol of unity and marriage, which sends out a message about a persons marital status. Traditions have changed over the centuries and not only have the materials which the rings are made out of changed, but men too are now choosing to wear a ring as a symbol of lasting love, fidelity and commitment.

These early tokens which indicated the sealing of a marriage contract, were certainly very different from what we now accept today as an engagement ring and probably wouldn’t have turned too many heads or invoked the green eyed monster because of their beauty and brilliance. In early Roman times rings were simple hoops made out of iron and it wasn’t until much later times that this metal was replaced with precious metals such as gold and silver which do not rust and are more attractive.

Although diamonds were discovered in India at the beginning of the ninth century, it wasn’t until 1500 onwards that brides to be would be wearing something a little bit more special and even then, diamonds would be very much for the wealthy and for royalty.

Since their discovery, diamonds have always been prized for their beauty and brilliance as well as their extreme hardness and the word diamond originated from the Greek word adamas, which means unconquerable. Some even believed diamonds to possess magical powers and along with their other properties, this has made diamonds perfect as a representation of the marriage bond.

When further sources of diamonds were discovered in the nineteenth century, it increased the availability and they became more fashionable, particularly set in engagement rings.

Styles of engagement rings have varied greatly over the years but still some designs have remained popular throughout. The single diamond solitaire is a strong favourite and nobody can resist that big sparkler. The three stone styles have also remained popular and many still believe that this signifies ‘I Love You’.

Although some ladies have chosen other precious gemstones for their engagement rings such as rubies, emeralds, opals and many more, the diamond still is the favourite and as the song says ‘Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend’.

Platinum has also become a popular although a very expensive alternative to gold and silver. Recently there has been a surge in interest in engagement rings made from titanium and zirconium because not only are these metals attractive, lightweight and very hard wearing but they are also hypoallergenic. These metals lend themselves well to more modern styles and the metals can be heat treated to produce wonderful colour effects which make many rings totally unique pieces as no two will ever look the same.

Because of their hardness, Titanium and Zirconium are also used to produce stunning tension set diamond engagement rings, an effect which would be much more difficult to achieve with precious metals which are much softer and more prone to wear over the years increasing the likelihood of the precious stone working loose from the .

Most people wear their engagement ring on the third finger of the left hand although there are a few European countries where the engagement ring is worn on the right hand. The reason for wearing on the third finger of the left hand is thought to date back to ancient Rome and Egypt when it was believed that a vein that ran through that finger ran straight to the heart. Many women also wear their gold wedding ring with a diamond engagement ring and an eternity ring.

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Energy Enhancement The Alhambra And The Alchemical Trinity Meditation the Antahkarana

The Alhambra And The Alchemical Trinity Meditation – Many Sufi mystics came from organisations with names like the builders or the lock makers (Naqshbandhi).

A Plan of a pool at the Alhambra Granada shows The Key and the Lock. When you go to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, you come across many symbols of Sufism. Above is the plan of the Pool of water (Rectangle) in front of one of the beautiful buildings there. And a fountain (Circle) with a water channel between the two. The water from the fountain comes out of the little circle in the center of the bigger circle and flows through a channel into the pool. And here below is a picture of that fountain at the Alhambra of Granada when we used to live near there, with one of our Students, Dr Thomas Fluellen, whose Energy Enhancement Testimonial is available at Energy Enhancement.

The symbolism is obvious given what has just been told about the meditational symbolism sword in the stone and St Michael in an earlier chapter of the Energy Enhancement Book, available to Download Online at Energy Enhancement.

The large circle of the fountain above is the Earth. The little circle in its center is kundalini energy which flows in every direction from the Kundalini chakra in the center of the earth, but is then channelled through the Antahkarana, the channel, into the pool, the ocean of bliss, the Soul, the central spiritual sun of Gurdjieff. This represents the Trinity.

The fountain and the channel looks like a Key, does it not? Therefore here is the key of the Lockmakers, the Sufi Naqshbandi.

The Secrets Of Energy Enhancement On The Nature Of The Energy Flows Of The Universe And Humanity Come From Deep And Ancient Sources.

The Parallel Processor Model Of A Human Being. Super Computers gain speed through the number of processors connected. Each Chakra is a processor gaining more intelligence the higher they go. As more processors are connected, so a human being gains more wisdom. The communication bus connecting the chakras together is the Antahkarana.

Established… Established in the connection with God is Enlightenment. Each Incarnation is Unique and dependant on the Quality and Quantity of the connection. Of the size and function of the Spiritual Body and the components of the Spiritual Body of the Enlightened Person. Established in the soul, sanskrit- Stithyapragnyam.

Roshi Hogen.. As my Master Roshi Hogen says “The spring at the top of the Mountain.”

By accessing this energy we get in touch with the path we will take when we die.

By accessing this energy we subordinate everything else in our lives to this higher connection, to this Higher Energy. Then, every lower pleasure is subordinated to this energy. Everything in our lives starts to get put into its correct place..

Everything in our lives is important and should be used correctly, but when these lower things are put in control, when we become addicted to them. Then we have life problems.

Food, Relationships, Sharing the energies of the Psychic Sexual Connection, Sex, Power, Money, Property are all good and necessary when in their proper place.

Put Everything In Its Proper Place. Feeling the orgasmic Higher Energies from the Connection to chakras above our heads makes us understand that everything else in our lives is good… but not that good!!

“Connect, Only Connect”, Said Goethe.

The Higher Energies Rule.. Ok!!

We access the energies of Initiation which take us ever Higher.

Energy Enhancement gives the guided meditation talked about above which is also called the Macrocosmic Orbit of Chinese Alchemical Taoism, The Hindu Kundalini Kriyas, and the Sufi Alchemy of Hermes Trismegistus encapsulated in the Emerald Tablet.

All the same Guided Meditation taught in one initiation of Energy Enhancement together with 28 more ancient and effective techniques to enable you to achieve control of your mind, an enhanced IQ, control over all your negative emotions, anger, fear, depression on the path of the ultimate Samadhi and enlightenment itself.

These meditations separated by thousands of years, miles and countries show the universal nature of these ancient and successful methods now available in this culture, here and now, with Energy Enhancement.

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Spending Less On Your Grand Bahamas Vacation

Want to travel the Grand Bahamas but have a tight budget? Starting to get tired of listening about everyone’s exotic getaway adventures? Are you ready to have your own Grand Bahamas vacation for less than what they spent?

The Grand Bahamas Islands are located in the Bahamas fifty-five miles south of Miami. An ecological wonder with emerald green water, captivating marine life, fascinating fishing villages, and endless breathtaking beaches are just some of the attractions that make it a perfect destination for a perfect vacation. But just thinking of spending your perfect vacation in the Bahamas makes you think that you will need to spend a fortune just to get there. Well there’s a way for you to have that perfect vacation and spend less than a fortune. It’s either save money before getting there or your savings come once you arrive at your selected spot in the Grand Bahamas.

All you have to do is to plan the places you want to go, activities you want to do, hotels you want to stay at, and the type of flight to Grand Bahamas you want to have. After planning out your vacation, look for websites on the Internet that give great deals on Grand Bahamas vacation packages. Simply by comparing each of the sites vacation packages and their prices can give you options on which of the packages suit your vacation needs at an affordable price.

Knowing what you want, what you need, and what you want to experience may help. Getting information about the island may also help in determining the places you want to go and what activities are happening in those places. By searching the web you can also discover that you can have that dream vacation with prices of up to eighty percent less than what your friends are spending.

You can also refer to resource directory websites. They offer vacation information for major vacation destinations such as the Grand Bahamas. Most websites offer great deals on Bahamas vacation packages, and they contain information on Bahamas vacation properties for rent like cottages and houses, romantic island vacations, and premium Grand Bahamas vacation condominium rentals.

Some comprehensive resources can provide you with a business directory, an inter-island guide that covers not only Grand Bahamas but all Bahamas islands and travel advisories regarding hotel accommodations, Bahaman activities, breathtaking beaches, and dining options suitable for your budget. If you want your trip to the Grand Bahamas to be affordable, most travel consolidators recommend well known destinations like the Grand Bahamas because various airlines or charter planes serve them, and millions of travelers go to these places each year. Travel companies compete for customers which drives down the costs for almost everything from flight packages, hotel accommodation and tour packages.

Planning your vacation on the right place at the right time will help you achieve that vacation of a lifetime. So have a sneak peek of what is to come on your dream vacation in the Grand Bahamas without the worry of spending a fortune.

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