secure inside my pant pocket. “It’s always so scary in here. Can’t this alley just let some sunlight in?” Mary, one of my friends shivered as she spoke. Her dark brown hair stood on end, and her hands shook. This alley spooked us since we were kids. “Au contraire, there is sunlight at the entrance and exit of this alley.” Amy, my other friend said. “Ok, sure.” “AHHHHH!” I screamed as loud as I could, at in an instance the pull went away. “Lily! What happened?” My friends both said in unison. I turned
Also known as “multiple citizenship” or “dual nationality”, dual citizenship refers to one who is a legal citizen in two different countries, at the same time. One is able to retain his or her citizenship from their home country, and attain another citizenship at the same time. However, this is applicable only if both countries permit dual citizenship. As a dual citizen, one can have privileges such as easy access to multiple countries without a visa. But as a dual citizen, one has to fulfill their
A self-proclaimed liberal country, Lebanon, the supposed Gem of the Middle-East, known for its openness to western culture, still refuses mothers the right to pass their nationality onto their children. The fact that Lebanon, one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East, and the one that most respects women’s rights, is one of the 27 countries in the world that deny women this specific right is astounding and hypocritical. While women in developed countries pass their nationality to their
How does the J-1 visa program compare to the H-2 visa program? How do the employer sponsorship requirements, work protections, problems, and litigation trends, and other components of the programs compare? Short Answer The J-1 visa program is very unlike the H-2 visa program in design, oversight, and regulation. The J-1 visa program contains 15 different categories of participants, where some, such as secondary students, are generally not allowed to work. Furthermore, sponsor requirements for
money problems can result in people staying where they are. Luckily there are jobs where we can make a living off of our dreams. Being an au pair, traveling nurse, or graphic designers balances the situation of money and a way of travel. These jobs are also very diverse in terms of the working field. With advantages comes disadvantages each different for every job. Au pairs are not common in the United States but it is one of the best ways to travel, learn a new language, and get money all at the same
What is a hero? Are there heroes all around us from day to day? How do we know? What makes someone a hero? Why do we need heroes? A hero is a person that society considers to have completed tasks worth of praise and awe. It is someone who we can look up to and count on no matter what. Everyone can be heroic at times, but there are some more than others that stand out from the crowd. What is it about heroes that causes us to marvel? As a society, we admire heroes for their courage and sacrifices;
Modern women in many developed and developing countries have had the opportunities to receive an education. With this education, numerous women are holding jobs outside their homes and are contributing significantly to their societies. To help these women work effectively without being bogged down by child rearing, do you agree that the government should build child-care centres and subsidise child-care expenses? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. (500 words) -----------------------------------------------------
Paid domestic work is defined as a person or individual who works within the employer’s household, expected to perform a variety of task including but not limited to child or elderly care, cleaning and household maintenance. I will argue that the practice of paid domestic work cannot be reformed and made equitable for three main reasons. The reasons are as follows: 1) This form of work is not regarded as an actual job or employment by many 2) The practice of domestic work is embedded in racial roots
*The book, Beach Lane, was originally published as The Au Pairs. (Just in case of confusion)* 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5 out of 5 stars The Hamptons are IT! November 14, 2005 A Kid's Review This review is from The Au Pairs (Hardcover) Three girls from three different walks of life are joined together in the IT place, the Hamptons. Eliza, Mara and Jacqui are the au pairs of the four spoiled Perry kids. Eliza, a former New Yorker, took the job to escape her now boring
rattling good stories in Vietnamese folklore. However, Love Story Of My Chau And Trong Thuy is the best folktale I have ever heard since I was a child. It is involved in the important and true historical event in Vietnam. An Duong Vuong - a king of Au Lac nation, who built Co Loa citadel, was helped by saint Kim Qui. Then, the saint took him one of his claws to make a crossbow to protect the citadel from enemies. Because the crossbow was very magic, every arrow was shot from it to hit a thousand