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    I would like to express my interest in the supervisory-visa assistant position, announcement number 17-07. I believe that my profound experiences through works, internships, and volunteer would make me a great candidate for the position. As a naturalized US citizen, I have completed my High School and university in the United States of America. My last years in college, I was involved in various volunteering opportunities. As an intern and volunteer in the resettlement department at Lutheran Service

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    world came together to address climate change, have a goal to deliver action by 2020. In order to be successful, participating countries must make enough provisions to develop financial and technological support to help developing countries. The Marrakech partnership for good clime change action provides agreed outcomes in Paris, by providing a detailed structure to help speed up and get rid of gas emissions, scale down the pace of climate action among parties and non-parties steak holders in all

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    Early mosques were very simple and plain. However, as the mosque developed and became more complex, it began to impact Islamic culture. One factor it affected was architecture and design. In early Islamic times, mosques were usually made out of older structures or built with local materials in the style of the local buildings. There was no standardization of the structure of mosques until later on, when all mosques began to take on a general outline. Mosques began to be built on a grander and large

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    opportunities, values and lifestyles seem dependant on our heritage. The concept of wealth disparity was made apparent to me when I undertook my gold Duke of Edinburgh Award in Morocco, particularly when I travelled from the extravagant riads of Marrakech to an impoverished village in the Atlas Mountains to help build a school. This inspired me to read Paul Collier’s “The Bottom Billion” and Jeffrey Sachs’ “The End of Poverty” to gain a better understanding of poverty, the problems holding back the

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    experience my culture firsthand in order to develop my own Moroccan identity. Thus began my frequent journeys during summer breaks to gain a deeper insight into my Moroccan roots. I travelled to a myriad of Moroccan cities, including Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Tangiers. Aside from the cities, I also visited small towns. My hope was that I would discover something that had tied all of these places together—something truly Moroccan. Cuisine turned out to be one of those discoveries. At home, Moroccan

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    science textbook. That was used by the Jewish, Muslim and Christian physicians for centuries.Since Kitab al-Kulyat fi al-Tibb was a big success Abd al-Mu'min wanted Ibn Rushd to come to Marrakesh. Abd al-Mu'min runs the education for the dynasty in Marrakech. Abd al-Mu'min and with the help of Ibn Rushd started the Moroccan Berber-Muslim movement which was to overthrow the ruling of Almoravids

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    The Men Who Knew Two Much A Compairson of Hitchocks Classic Original and Remake Many works of art can be considered artifacts that hold volumes of information regarding the culture of the people that created them and the historical context in which they lived. Films are also treasures of culture, filled with clues and insights into the attitudes and perceptions of the people of the day. While documentary films obviously present a historical record of people and events, dramatic fictional

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    need on top party destinations around the world. If you are tired of spending your vacations in the same old places and you simply want a break, this book is the ultimate travel guide to partying around the world. With amazing destinations like Marrakech, Morroco and even Croatia; this book is very useful to travellers. 2. How to Poo at work: This hilarious book is also very useful. It would not only make you laugh, but would serve you with some juicy tips on going for number 2 in the office. People

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    Tension and Legitimacy: Politics’ Effect on Religious Tolerance in al-Andalus In this paper, the following question will be answered: “What was the main factor that influenced the degree of religious tolerance or oppression by Berber rulers in al-Andalus during the years 1094 -1248?” In particular, this question will be examining the treatment of dhimmis, or “protected people,” which is to say Christians and Jews by Almoravid and Almohad rulers. In addition, this paper will address the practice

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    Kyle Pifer Professor Thompson ENGL1020- 28 September 2015 Invisibility in Today’s Society Every day in our government there are a multitude of decisions made by our elected officials. It may appear that our country’s administration fairly represents the community, but many of the lower income citizens find themselves invisible. They find do not get to voice their opinions and they receive unequal treatment. In the current generation, it is a sad fact that money controls not only people but even

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