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85One Head for Many Hats: Dual Monarchies and Personal Unions
A look at feudalism, personal unions, and dual monarchy.
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85The History of Poetry
Traces the history of poetry from its origins in early agricultural societies where it was spoken or chanted as a spell to promote good harvests through to the end of the twentieth century.
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87Jacarandas in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg and Pretoria are well known for their beautiful blooming Jacaranda Trees.
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83Michael Frayn's 'Spies' - How The Author Presents Mystery and Intrigue.
'Spies' by Michael Frayn, is a 'coming of age' novel about two young boys, their families and their neighbours, during World War Two. Set in a London suburb, it is mostly written in flashback, as the narrator ~ an elderly man ~ attempts to remember, understand, and come to terms with, some long-forgotten events of his childhood. But have they been forgotten because of the time that has elapsed, because an old man's memory is unreliable, or because there are some things best not remembered?
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81Why Alberta Should Separate From Canada
Note: This is a rant. It is not meant to be offensive. Rather, food for thought for like-minded individuals concerned about the status quo. Get onboard, lets be the generation to create the glorious Commonwealth of Alberta together. It will be a...
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82Green Initiatives for Commonwealth Games 2010
Delhi, the capital city of India is getting beautified like a bride for the upcoming mega-sporting event, Commonwealth Games 2010 in October. The 12 day event from 3rd to 14th October 2010 will involve 71...
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80Ten Things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Visit Kandy, Sri Lanka. Here are the best ten ways to spend time in Kandy while having fun and relaxation.
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80Commonwealth Games Scam 2010 - A Common Shame for India
The commonwealth games scam of 2010 was waiting to happen. But the proportion of the commonwealth games scam couldn't be guessed even by generous estimates.
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79Mascot of Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi
The dictionary meaning of the word "mascot" is an animal or a toy or a person dressed like an animal, which represents a team or organization. Mascots were thought to bring "good luck" to the team or organization. Since times immemorial, every big...
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80Now It's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
During 'The Great War' ~ World War One ~ it certainly was not 'all quiet on the western front'. War poetry bears witness to this! But it is peaceful there now. Where once there was death and horror, there is now agriculture once again. And the quietest spots in Northern France are the military cemeteries, where the graves of dead young soldiers can still be seen ~ standing 'row on row'.
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