African American Literature: Ellison's `Battle Royal' Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal" was published over five decades ago and, as a story, dealt with the experiences of a young, African American male living during the era of racism and segregation. It is, in other words, a story that is supposedly distant from the contemporary reader, whether in terms of the historical period it focuses on or its subject matter. The...more
American-Indian Self-Determination : The Education Assistance Act of 1975 Signed into law on 4 January 1975, this legislation completed a fifteen-year period of policy reform with regard to American Indian tribes. Passage of this law made self-determination, rather than termination, the focus of government action, reversing a thirty-year effort to sever treaty relationships with and obligations to Indian tribes. The disastrous...more
Selecting Socks for a Hiking Trip There are many beautiful places to hike whether during a trip abroad or a nearby national park. Inexperienced hikers may one to choose a guided tour, especially if you are abroad in a new place while experienced hikers may venture out on their own. Regardless of your experience level or location, there are some things to which every hiker must heed. Finding and investing in a good pair of boots is important, but you might be surprised to find that selecting socks can be even more challenging than finding that perfect boot. Let me explain. Hiking socks are not just socks. Sport socks will not serve your hiking needs. The socks you wear for tennis or basketball are not adequate for a long hike. Good hiking socks are thick, comfortable and sturdy and have great moisture-wicking and thermal properties. Moisture-wicking is a must in hiking. "Wicking" is simply transporting sweat away from your foot. Without this feature, you can develop such things as fungi, blisters or chafing among others. It's not even about the smell at this point, but rather health problems. That alone should get you out to the store purchasing a quality pair of...more
American Criminal Justice System : Exploring `Standard of Proof' Within the context of the American justice system, the concept of Standard of Proof possesses unique importance. Referring to the level of proof required for a prosecution to fulfil its burden of proof obligation, it provides the guidelines for the determination...more
Historical Tour in India- Know Its Past Glory The rich and dynamic culture of India makes it a great tourist destination in all over the world. Every globetrotter likes to explore this mysterious country. There are no enough words to express the majesty, beauty, diversity, dignity and glory of India. It is rewarded by every traveler...more
Florists Silver Spring Maryland If you're looking for florists Silver Spring Maryland, you should really know that you have plenty of options in the area. There are a few things that you should have a look for before making your last decision. Only a few of these floral firms are the same, as many of them will simply take a pre-designed arrangement and try to pass it off as something original. Others will not even ask you what type of arrangement you want to have, but will simply ask you about the types of flowers that you need and will leave it at that. At the end, if you're hunting for roses Silver Spring Maryland or any other type of flower, it's best that you do the research before purchasing anything to avoid disappointment.Why every florist in the area offers something different is perhaps because they know that every person has different wishes. This can make it very tricky to choose between florists Silver Spring Maryland, as you never can tell what you are getting from any of them. In the final analysis, you must receive precisely what you are looking for, since it's your hard earned cash that is being spent. As a consequence, it is in your best interests to...more
Discovering Adventures At Sea Yachts in Newport Beach Newport Beach is fast becoming a favorite California vacation destination. Although relatively unknown to vacation planners, Newport Beach offers exciting options for visitors of...more
Grand Canyon Smooth Water Float Trip Grand Canyon river rafting but without having white-water rapids? Take a smooth-water float tour. Perfect for travelers of all ages, these one-day trips are the ultimate way to explore the canyon...more
Traveling to Europe with your Present Cell Phone – Beware! There a thousand of horrifying stories of International Cell phone and Data usage Bills while traveling abroad. When I returned home from a month in Europe, I got a scary...more
How to Invest in Australian Aboriginal Art One of the hottest areas of the contemporary art scene in Australia today is Australian Aboriginal art, which is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many investors. The Aboriginal...more
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