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    The Islands of the Caribbean are prime destinations for those who daydream of tropical paradise, with 25 million visitors annually. The Caribbean has cultural variety, warm breezes and azure seas, and will challenge you to decide which islands to discover for therapeutic sunshine, sand and surf. Of course, some islands are inexpensive and family-friendly areas, while others include all-inclusive or upscale resorts; however, the perfect island vacation awaits everyone in the Caribbean. This article

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    When a person participates in something that causes physical exertion where they use their skills learned previously is called a sport. Dance is an art, nonetheless a sport that lives up to these expectations. This is because of competitions dancers compete in, the dancers are dedicated to their practice and rehearsals, and the little contact made does not change the fact that dance is a sport. Dance is a sport because one participates in competitions. “In recent years, this style of dance has come

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    Jazz dance is not commonly pointed out like any other types of dances. Though many people do not know what Jazz dance is exactly, there is no doubt that they have probably seen it before. This might be because they compare it with different types of dances, for example, ballet, African or Latin dances, and maybe also some tap dancing. All of these types of dances are incorporated differently into a jazz dance routine, which is why many people would take some time to be able to distinguish a Jazz

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    The Evolution of Reggae Music Reggae has sustained the test of time and remains one of the world's last genuine folk music. The evolution of Reggae music can be traced back to the early 1900's with 'Mento', which is a simple music art form of Jamaican folk music with strong African roots. Reggae music is protest songs against racism, corruption and injustice. It has close links with a religion based around the Bible that is re-interpreted from a black's perspective,

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    over the language and land of the indigenous peoples. The mix of these native languages and the European languages created unique languages used by some Mulattoes. The mix also created unique religions like Vodou, music like salsa, and dance like rumba. Most Mulattoes live in Brazil. The population of Brazil is actually 39.1% Mulatto. However, countries like Argentina and Mexico have almost no Mulattoes. Mestizos European explorers did not bring women with them to Latin America, so there were many

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    Too Awful or too awesome? Decide is one of the most difficult thinking that everyone can have in the life. Perhaps. Every day, every time, we are making quick decisions and we don’t notice it. In the life we have innumerable decisions to make. Leaving everything you have like your job, school, and home besides get a new beginning is a big desicion to meake and that is the way of how this story begins. Once I finished High school in Venezuela, I followed the common tradition

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    Consumer Behavior Monster Energy Target Market Because the energy drink is still part of a new and developing industry, the energy drink target market is different than in some of the other beverage industries. Monster energy drinks have become a very popular, “hip” part of society, but the market at which they are aimed is not as wide and expansive, or diverse, as some might think. Early in energy drink history, when they were first being sold in the United States, athletes were the primary consumers

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    Analysis of Salman Rushdie’s Essay; Reality TV: A Dearth of Talent and the Death of Morality In his essay, Reality TV: A Dearth of Talent and the Death of Morality, Salman Rushdie argues that the popularity of reality television shows should both alarm us and enlighten us as we examine their success. What is Rushdie’s primary argument, and in what tone does he make his plea? How well does Rushdie keep our attention as a writer and are his arguments credible? Are his claims supported by hard evidence

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    Essay On Didgeridoo

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    What is Didgeridoo? The didgeridoo also known as ‘didjerido’ is an Australian Aboriginal wind instrument in the form of a long wooden tube. Traditionally made from a hollow branch. This instrument is blown to produce a deep and resonant sound. Its varied by rhythmic accents of volume and timbre. Some believe the Australian Aborigine has been using the didgeridoo for over 40,000 years, the oldest records of Aborigines playing the didgeridoo date back 2000 years in the form of old Northern Territory

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    Celia Cruz Essay

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    Celia Cruz born Ursula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso, a female Cuban singer born October 21, 1925 in Havana Cuba was one of the most influential figures in Latin music. She started her musical career in her native country in the late 1940’s early 1950’s performing for various Cuban radio shows and traveling with the orchestra accompanying the dancing group “Las Mulatas del Fuego.” Her big break came in 1950 when she joined “La Sonora Matancera” the most famous orchestra in Cuba at the time.

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