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    circumference of a cookie cake may seem like a harmless festive activity, but it contributes to a celebration that feeds into an imbalance in the American education system. The existence of this math-centered holiday shows that schools revere STEM, a catch-all acronym for science, technology, engineering and math, but other uncelebrated subjects may not be regarded so highly. The popular celebration of Pi Day in American schools reflects how increased emphasis on STEM education is linked to the

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    Vegetarian Stew with Celebration Potatoes Source: All photographs in this article are copyright BritFlorida Vegetarian stew with celebration potatoes & dumplings recipe This tasty vegetarian stew is quick and easy to make and features beautiful celebration potatoes, leek, carrots and dumplings in a 'meaty ' sauce. It 's a meal in itself when served with fresh bread and salad and regularly makes it onto our dinner menu. Root vegetables always go so well together and have the added advantage of

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    Celebration of Discipline In this chapter of “Celebration of Discipline,” Foster expands on the idea of service within Christianity. Toward the beginning of the chapter Foster brings to light what self-righteous service versus true service looks like. Overall self-righteous service seeks to please ones self and desires, not the person they should be serving. Another main point that is brought up is the relationship between humility and service. Foster says, “Service is the

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    The Celebration of Womanhood Women’s beauty has been one of the favorite subjects of many literary works. Many genius authors have admired women’s physical beauty according to their imaginations. However, their literary works, the male dominated society and the female community have also served as accomplices in creating notion about the beauty of women. In our society, it is believed that a woman should have fair-skin, hourglass figure and long hair to attain the title of ‘a beautiful woman’

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    Valentine’s Day Celebration Don’t let your Valentine’s Day be ruined by lack of planning. Getting it right on this most romantic day of the year is not impossible with the help of these tips. You can have plenty of fun and end your night on a kiss by adding these little suggestions on things to do and experience on the big day. Rent a car and tour the local vineries Wine is one of the most romantic drinks in the world and our country is full of amazing producers. So, why not celebrate the day

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    point or another we all succumb to the feeling of helplessness in our lives. Whether it is a feeling of not being able to break free of an abusive loved one or being trapped by a bad storm, the natural animal instinct of survival is apparent. "Celebration" written by W.D. Valgardson studies that instinct and the helplessness of situations that drives us to it. Valgardson introduces various situations that require survival techniques in the story. One is the helplessness of the children in the violent

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    Austin and I My older brother is my inspiration. I really look up to him. I don’t know what I would do without him! Anyway, I will tell you a little about him now. His name is Austin, Brett Lance. By the way, don’t tell him I told you his middle name! We’ll keep that our little secret. I can’t believe he is already 15 years old! Okay, so now let’s get into those moments that make you think, “ Oh boy!” Trust me, they are good! So when I was little

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    there were whispers of another ‘Great War’ on the horizon. The Dutch people were holding on to the hope that their neutrality would be honored as it was after the last ‘Great War’. Although, this was not to be the case, this day was a day of celebration and honor. The ten Booms were a well-respected family that lived in the Dutch city of Haarlem, as their fathers had before them. The family operated a small watch shop from the first floor of their home on Bartheljorisstraat Street. Their home

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    My Birthday Celebration

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    A birthday is a special occasion you celebrate and you make it fun and exciting with all your family and friends but my birthday was quite bizarre. It was memorial day my 16th birthday was supposed to be special and memorable, but that morning I wasn't feeling it I felt like it was just another normal day. That same morning my parents woke me up by singing me the birthday song with my siblings. After they congratulate they told me to get ready because we were going to go to Galveston and celebrate

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    Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Family The holiday Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition. It is a cultural celebration that involves honoring those who are no longer on earth. It is a way to rejoice not mourn the loss of loved ones. Mexicans believe it is important to connect with the spirits, and offer them gifts. Not only does it show how important present family members are to Mexicans, but also those who have passed on. Many outsiders see this holiday as evil. Since it is a common misconception

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