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- Hi, I'm an international student in Canada. I study Master of E-Business Technologies in Univ. of Ottawa. My pastime is photography. I like making new friends and trying something new. :)
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| Definition: | (noun) Armor plate that protects legs below the knee. |
| Synonyms: | jambeau |
| Usage: | They then stripped him of a jacket that he wore over his armor, and they would have stripped off his stockings if his greaves had not prevented them. |
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  Touch PiecesTouch pieces are coins and medals—especially those with special designs or features—whose superstitious owners believe the items have supernatural powers. Thought to be imbued with the power to cure disease, bring good luck, influence behavior, or carry out a specific action if touched or held close, many touch pieces have been treasured by families for generations. The Lee Penny, taken from the Holy Land during a crusade, is still owned by the crusader's family. What power is it said to have? More... Discuss |
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 Horace Mann (1796)Mann overcame limited early education to enter law and politics. He became secretary of Massachusetts' new board of education in 1837, at a time when the public school system was in poor condition. In his 12 years there, he established high schools, enhanced teacher training and pay, curbed child labor, and improved facilities and equipment. He fought for free, nonsectarian, universal schooling, greatly advancing education in the US. What quote is engraved on his monument at Antioch College? More... Discuss |
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 A man that is born falls into a dream like a man who falls into the sea. If he tries to climb out into the air as inexperienced people endeavor to do, he drowns.Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Discuss |
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