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    The term Japonisme, refers to the influence of Japanese art on Western art (“Japonisme”). During the second half of the nineteenth century, there was an outbreak of admiration for all things Japanese; being that the hidden works of Japan had finally been unveiled to the Western population. In 1859, Japan opened its doors to the concept of overseas trade in turn allowing for Oriental art and household goods to come flooding into Europe. Japanese prints became an immediate hit amongst Western artists;

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    Rushcutters Bay is a neighbor to Darlinghurst and Potts Point in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. It’s within walking distance of the CBD at 3 kilometres away and features a beautiful expanse of green space where its two foreshore parks sit. It has many appealing traits that attract the 20 to 50 something crowds. The Parks and Playgrounds • Rushcutters Bay Park Playground is the most picturesque park in Sydney and features tennis courts and is designed for playing sports like rugby, soccer, and cricket

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    The Hebrew Bible

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    In the course of human history, few books have fascinated scholars to the extent of the Hebrew Bible. This is not to say that biblical scholarship has been static. Instead, it has evolved over the course of many centuries of scrutiny, both of preceding scholarship and the Bible itself. Scholarship relating to the Hebrew Bible, then, is often grouped into two categories: the work of the ancient interpreters and that of modern scholarship. Operating from two very different sets of assumptions, there

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    If an individual finds themselves living in the USA, there is no doubt that individual has seen at least one football game. Chances are they would also know someone who is a mega fan of football. Without a doubt, one of the biggest events in the U.S is the annual Super Bowl. Millions flock to their TVs and enjoy a party with friends and family. However, lately there has been a lot of controversy concerning the violent sport. Even football players are becoming concerned with their own health as they

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    Progress Report

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    40,376,000.00 | $ 204,820,000.00 | $ 819,378,000.00 |   |   | |   |   |   | |   | Total Revenue | $ 40,376,000.00 | $ 204,820,000.00 | $ 819,378,000.00 |   |   | |   | Operating Expanse |   | |   |   |   | |   | Manufacturing Expense | $ 1,500,000.00 | $ - | $ - | R&D Expense | $

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    Discovery Creative I traversed across an eternal expanse under a cloak of darkness. A dark road, dark buildings and a pitch black sun. As I walked down Winston Street, I reached out for that familiar pole but found nothing to guide me forward. Voices around me echoed in confusion – through windows, through doors, perhaps right beside me. I knew you pitied me as I cautiously walked down the road. It was your gift to see the light of the sun, dispersing into a brilliant concoction of colours against

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    Pslam 19 is a hymn with a focus on God’s creation and His revelation to the world through scripture. Through this psalm we are able to see how God has chosen to reveal Himself to the world. He chose to reveal Himself through creation and through His Scriptures. This Psalm also defines characteristics of God through how He describes His Word and Creation. The psalm scientifically provides insight as it describes the heavens and the action of the sun. As insightful as the psalm is, it’s important

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    white Georgian Colonial mansion overlooking the bay.” (Fitzgerald 9). To the modern reader, it could be next to impossible for them to picture something more than just a red house. With the use of a flyover, viewers of Luhrman’s film can see the expanse and style of the Buchanan’s home. By just reading the book, many students fail to grasp just how lavish and extravagant certain settings, like the Buchanan’s residence, are. With Luhrman’s use of flyovers and wide angle shots, viewers can really

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    Homer via Chapman, imagine the moment of looking up into the sky and seeing a planet--which has been unknown till that moment. Also imagine the moment of struggling up a mountain, reaching the top and beholding--not land, as you expected--but an expanse of ocean, reaching to the horizon and beyond. What would that moment of discovery, that moment of revelation of a new world, that moment of enlarging the world you knew, feel like? The planet "swims" into view. Though the astronomer is actively

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    As written in the Old Testament the "Creation Story" describing how the Earth and mankind were created became a fundamental part of Judaism and Christianity. Creation myths similar to the Judaic and Christian creation myth are found in other ancient civilizations and cultures of the Near East such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians and the Persians. The Enuma Elish also known as the Seven Tablets of Creation, written as early as 1800BC, and discovered, in 1849AD, exhibits parallels

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