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Vimy Ridge took place in April 1917. This battle was the most intricately planned operation on the Western front by the Allied troops during World War One. It was led by Canadian General, Sir Arthur Currie, and was the first time all four Canadian Corps fought together in the war. It was also the first time Canadian troops, led by a Canadian, shared a total Canadian victory. This battle was a defining event for Canada, as it was a major step in achieving full independence from the British. It was

World War 1 has been and is being a key event for Canada’s military, and the roles that these Canadian soldiers portray hold a big significance to our nation Our soldiers are brave, courageous, mature and show leadership in spectacular ways. The roles that these soldiers portray have a great effect on the overall performance of a soldier as well. So far, our soldiers have portrayed roles such as: roles in the air, roles on the land, and roles on the sea. These roles are helping Canada to move on

backward Middle East” (Targeted News Service). The organization being named the Peace Corps, is still up and running and working hard to help thousands of people in need. They took people out to poverty, changed American’s minds, and accepted diversity. Reasons that go beyond my wildest dreams, are why people should continue to support the Peace Corp. A report done by Ryan Rommann states, “from 1961 to

Patient 's Background Sara is a 25-year-old college graduate who joined the Peace Corps after graduation as she was inspired by previous trips where she enjoyed the region and learned some of the language. Completing her interview she was assigned to a two-year post in Ethiopia, which was one of the more difficult assignments. In the beginning, Sara keeps contact with friends and family through emails weekly, which stayed consistent throughout the first year. However a couple of months into

In this paper I will write in opposition to the: S.1-Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. If enacted, this bill would allow the TransCanada corporation to build and manage an oil pipeline across North America. Authorization of the bill will require amendments to energy conservation policy, as well as, established building codes. Essentially, these changes liberate a building owner’s ability to manage energy manage energy consumption, and requires the Department of Energy to actively monitor this consumption

The assistance that the war veterans receive in Canada today is considered one of the best in the world. With assistance programs that provide support to the veterans in the form of attentive health care, health insurance, health related travel expenses, assisted living, career training, rehabilitation, financial benefits, and much more. But, this wasn’t always the case with the Veterans Assistance Commission in Canada. Very little was done prior to WW1, for the war veterans. Even though much difference

Wes Moore the author says, “The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.” In my opinion, I agree with Wes Moore the authors’ statement; there were several times throughout the lives of both the successful Wes Moore and the other Wes Moore that went to prison could have impacted either one of them to go down the opposite path that they originally took. The reasoning as to why I believe the other Wes Moore could have went down a path

• How well does your portfolio reflect the course goals and requirements (as defined in the syllabus)? My portfolio is able to meet the course goals because it clearly describes my personal goals in both positions. They are both tailored to the position that I am applying for, in that they take words from the application in my short answer and cover letter specifically. I worked to make my online presence more professional with a fairly distinct change in my profile, that prior focused on my current

There's a theory where any given person has infinite paths of life. For every action there is a new path, and the paths keep dividing and extending, each one having new sets of outcomes and opportunities for the person to encounter. The book The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore, is a philosophically interesting book as it talks about these paths. Two boys named Wes Moore grew up in similar situations, yet their actions led to them going on two different paths, leading to two completely different lives

American style university, but was having trouble recruiting teaching staff. The Peace Corps made up a third of the staff at the university. In 1971, the Peace Corps left Nigeria. Nevertheless, the Peace Corps legacy was not forgotten, and in 1991, an interview with Bukar Zarma, the editor and publisher of Nigeria’s capital city newspaper, stated, “I was extremely motivated in science by my former Peace Corps science teacher who had such a passion for space” (“Nigerians Speak Warmly… 1). Other Nigerians