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According to many bloggers feeding off a London Daily Mail survey, 25% of Britons believe that Winston Churchill did not really exist. According to the report, ‘Likewise, they think historical figures such as Florence Nightingale, Sir Walter Raleigh, Mahatma Gandhi and Cleopatra were also fictional personalities created for literature or films. On the other hand, they believe Sherlock Holmes was a real person.’

But don’t worry these publicly educated geniuses have plenty of time to watch reality TV, listen to Oprah, or dance to Britney. After all it is all about them, and their self-esteem. Who cares about Churchill if from grade 3 to grade 12 your big obsessions are pulling condoms over cucumbers, learning that queer marriage is good, hating capitalism, endlessly viewing L. Ron Gore’s end of the world idiocy called Globaloney Warming, or learning Arabic and how to cook. Who the hell has time for math, science, Churchill or reality? [see 1 in 4 Brits think Churchill is made up]

Reality in state education is optional. The state exists to desensitise little minds from reality and brainwash little minds. It does not exist to educate. It is not important to learn about real facts, history, rational science or critical thinking. Nope.

It is more important to piss and moan about why you are not happy; why Mother Earth has a fever; and what to do about Gays and polar bears; than to actually understand the modern world, or the reality of the five senses. Why bother with reality in public schools, if the world owes you a living, and MUST, absolutely MUST guarantee your happiness. Oprah is far more relevant in such a little world, than someone like that white war-mongering fascist Winston Churchill.

Did Churchill ever make you happy? Did Winnie make you feel good? Did Winnie understand who you are and your inner struggles to break free of reality’s bondage? Did dear old Winnie commiserate with you and hold your hand while you cried that you were not happy and your self-esteem was not fully developed by age 12 yet? What did Winnie ever do to make you happy eh?

Nothing. Saving the Western world and lifting the scourge of Nazi fascism from Europe is not that relevant or important. Let’s face it the Nazis were doomed anyways and Winnie and his friends were making money off the military-industrial complex and wanted war to fatten their wallets and profits. World War II was a Jew-inspired, Churchill led scam. Get over it.

More importantly where was Winnie on happiness and self-esteem? Did he care? Did he cry over things like Mother Earth, polar bears and ‘native’ Indian rights? Well if he did not, then why bother with Winnie ? And while we are at it, why bother with those other white, fascist, racist, war-mongering, sometimes pro-Jew white British males who claimed they invented the modern world. Those lying white bastards. Who do they think they are? Jackasses one and all of them.

What did the Brits invent anyways? Limited goverment, constitutional division of powers, parliamentary procedure, modern capitalism, scientific rationality, inventions ranging from electromagnetics to railways, to canal locks, to bicycles, to refrigeration, to modern steam engines, to Newtonian physics, to Elizabethan drama, to central banking and extended global trade and commerce?

Piffle. These are not important items. These are only the tools of the crass fascist-white imperialist, racist inspired race of liars and murderers. They are the weapons used by whites to enslave, rape and steal. We all know the modern world and the 2000 year-old Western civilisational story, going back to the days of ancient Jerusalem, Athens and Rome is a crock of steaming bull dung. The Moslems, Chinese and Arabs invented and created everything. It was the whites who retarded human progress. If only we could go back to the pagan days of ‘native’ Indian innocence and natural harmony. Ah, mother earth would be so pleased.

Is it so surprising that in a state run educational ghetto that Churchill is thought by many to be mythical? Of course not. Government workers, called teachers, showing ignorance and being incompetent. Well that is a surprise now. Absolutley shocking darling.

Who cares about Churchill that white racist bastard. So many other things to care about. Let’s see. In place of Western history and British history we can read about Marxian dialectics and why communalism is a superior form of societal organisation. We must re-read for the 4th time, John Reed’s hagiography to Bolshevism, ’10 days Which shook the world.’ Those Bolshies were bold chaps. Howard Zinn’s socialist history of America is far more interesting than Wellington, Nelson, Clive, or Hastings old boy. You know the standard book which hates the US founding fathers for instance, but spends page after page dealing with Black and Marxist history. Now that is real history.

Brits don’t know who Churchill is? Why would they? He is out of the standard curricula, replaced by Urdu, Arabic, learning how to cook, and Globaloney Warming. This was announced this past summer by Gordon Brown, former marxist, now Prime Minister. In 25 years maybe 1 in 25 Brits will know who Churchill is and they will all be above the age of 70 and reading books by Churchill in secret underground caves, by candlelight trembling with fear, hoping to escape the thought police. ‘You there put down that book by Churchill….put your arms in the air….recant…..say slowly, I love Mother Earth, I love Mother Earth…..’

Off to the re-education camp with you.

I doubt if any Brit – ANY – out of a public school system could identify:
-Bacon [both of them]
-Watt’s invention
-Harvey’s invention
-James Maxwell
-the point of Shakespeare’s Henry V
-the inventors of the railroad or the canal
-the inventor of the river lock, the bicycle, or refrigeration
-the consolidator of India
-or the creater of De Beers

Reality is optional in public schools.

Churchill? Who cares, he was a war mongering white bastard imperialist. What did he ever do for my self-esteem? What did Western civilisation and the modern world do for MY happiness?

C. Read
http://www.articlesbase.com/news-and-society-articles/churchill-is-a-myth-so-say-1-in-4-brits-697580.html

Many people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to explore archaeological sites, experience indigenous culture, observe wildlife, or simply laze on unspoilt beaches, Latin America provides all the ingredients for the perfect learning experience.

If you want to see the jungle or have always wanted to go to Machu Picchu, then take a Spanish course that facilitates these aspirations. For example, El Paraiso Spanish Language School (Costa Rica) enables students to stay in Manuel Antonio National Park, with its beautiful beaches and extraordinary biodiversity. ACUPARI Language School (Peru) is based in Cusco, the amazing capital of the ancient Inca Empire. Some students divide their time between two locations so they can explore the natural and cultural diversity of Latin America.

Another reason people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America is the immense choice of courses available. They range from private one-to-one tuition to a myriad of specialized programmes. For example, Interhispanica (Argentina) offer Spanish and Latin American economy classes. OLÉ (Mexico) offer specially designed programmes for children, teenagers and seniors. Educacion Para Todos (Guatemala) offer customised programmes for social science and medical professionals. Most language schools offer special modules to meet the needs and personal interests of students.

A popular option is to combine a Spanish course with some volunteer work, either once you have finished your language course or during the time when you are not attending lessons. Typical areas of work include helping out in orphanages or nursery schools, working in local community projects, assisting with wildlife or conservation projects. Volunteer Latin America provides information on over one hundred Spanish language schools that offer volunteer work and internships. One such school is Tandem Santiago – Escuela de Idiomas Violeta Parra (Chile), which arranges internships for high school graduates and college students throughout Chile.

Many language schools enable students to combine a Spanish course with adventure and sporting activities. For example, Andean Global Studies (Ecuador) offer Spanish classes combined with diving, surfing or kiteboarding. The Mariposa Spanish School and Eco Hotel (Nicaragua) organizes horse riding trips to the Masaya Volcano. A wide range of outdoor pursuits and activities are offered at other language schools including trekking, paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting, skiing and snowboarding.

In addition to the Spanish courses, most language schools offer extra-curricular activities to suit the tastes of all students. This includes attending sporting events, jungle hikes, guitar lessons, cooking classes, movie evenings, trips to the theatre, parties, and excursions to local places of interest (archaeological sites, indigenous communities, national parks, etc).

From the evidence cited above, it is easy to understand why many people choose to learn Spanish in Central or South America. There isn’t anywhere better to combine a language course with learning new skills and having fun. For example, a Spanish course combined with Salsa, Merengue or Tango dance lessons is a great way of meeting other like-minded travellers and having fun. Many students forge lifelong friendships through such an experience.

So what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture of Latin America for the most rewarding educational experience of your life.

Forget about Spain, where the accent isn’t as attractive and prices far higher than in Latin America.

Stephen Knight
http://www.articlesbase.com/languages-articles/learn-spanish-in-latin-america-much-more-than-learning-a-language-1191206.html

A detective themed mystery party for all girls – ages 12+ for 7-12 guests! Get ready to do some serious sleuthing and have a blast solving a fun and challenging mystery at River Peak High School! *For the younger aged guests (10-12 years), parent hosts might need to give assistance with clues and sleuthing! NEED MORE CHARACTERS? Click here for the 5 character (3 boy, 2 girl) expansion pack! There will be subsequent volumes released so tell your friends to keep their costumes! LET MY MYSTERY PARTY STAFF PREPARE YOUR GAME KIT – CLICK HERE FOR THE PARTY READY PACK! MYSTERY SYNOPSIS Mancy Crew is a senior at River Peak High School. Due to her natural talents for investigation, she founded the River Peak High School Forensic Science Club last year. It has since grown into a serious investigative group that even the River Peak Police Department has needed the assistance from on occasion! All criminal activities that take place in River Peak High are thoroughly investigated by Mancy’s Forensic Science Club. Unfortunately, crime rates have been high and Mancy and her Club have been quite busy lately! Mancy recently received word from the local police department about a diamond heist at Hemsberg Diamonds Jewelry Store in the town of River Peak. The Zamkiki Diamond is the fourth largest diamond in the world and has toured the globe this year. The past week, it was on display at Hemsberg Diamonds in River Peak…until jewel thieves broke into the store and stole it from the case! The River Peak Forensic Science Club agreed to assist the River Peak Police Department in the investigation since there was evidence of the thieves having ties to River Peak High School! The group met at the Hemsberg Diamonds Jewelry Store and broke the ice with some fun games such as the Jell-OTastic Relay Race and the Perfect Dance Challenge. Mancy always says that relaxed investigators are effective investigators! Then, the police sent the junior forensics crew on a hunt for pieces of a coded

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As the spring semester of high school resumes in Chicago, many students begin to have prom on their minds.  Prom committees have usually formed at this point and a lot of the necessary steps to plan the event have already taken place.  Planning a Chicago prom can be quite a task and can often go unrecognized and unrewarded.  Often times if the prom dance is a flop the members of the committee will take a lot of the heat.  So to help avoid some of those unnecessary negative comments we’ve created a step by step guide to help aid you in the planning of your Chicago Prom.

So where do we begin?  When is the right time to start thinking prom?  The correct answer would one year prior to the date. There are several things that will need to be taken care of that time.  Listed below are a few steps you’ll want to take one year prior to your Chicago Prom event……

• Choose prom committee members and create sub-committees.  Without the prom committee there would be no prom, so having the right leaders on the committee can often make or break your event.  Your Chicago Prom committee should be made up of advisors and various student volunteers.
• Set a realistic budget.  Creating a realistic budget is a very important step in planning a prom.  You’ll want to begin by collecting the most detailed information on how much each element will cost.  This will give you a good idea for how much to budget for.  You’ll then want to take things into account like how much money will be coming from fundraising and from sponsors.   From there you can then determine how many tickets you’ll need to sell to break even for the event.
• Set the date.  Setting a date for your event can be very difficult.  You’ll want to take things into account like holidays, school activities, sporting events, and even neighboring school’s prom dates.  You’ll want to choose a date that coincides with all of those things.  Nine times out of ten you probably you won’t be able to please everyone with the selected date. 
• Choose you location/venue.  You’ve successfully created a budget and selected a date now it’s time to book a venue.  When choosing a venue you’ll want to find a facility that will be able to hold your crowd comfortably.  You’ll also want to look into food and catering options at those venues.  If you’re planning on having entertainment and dancing, will the venue be able to accommodate those needs?  As you search for venues you’ll notice a lot of reception halls prefer not to host school proms on Saturday evenings because they can conflict with their high priority wedding dates.  Make sure you confirm your venue early as the longer you wait the harder it’ll be to settle on the right place.

After you’ve done all the steps above you’re well on your way to creating a successful Chicago prom, you can now relax and have the next couple months off before the next batch of planning begins.  Around 8 months before your prom you’ll want to pick up with the committee meetings again and begin the next stages.

• Choose a theme.  Choosing a prom theme often can be one of the most important decisions your prom committee will make.  Choosing the right theme can make your prom stand out from others in the past and can be that key component in creating a memorable night.  When choosing a theme you’ll want to think of the mood you’d like to portray that night.  You’ll want to take into consideration whether you’d like to portray a fun mood, romantic mood, or even a mysterious mood.  A good Chicago prom theme should revolve around an innovative title, unique decorations, and a treasured song.  This is when you’ll want a lot of input from your committee members.
• Discuss fundraising opportunities.   Fundraising is very important in planning a Chicago prom and should never be overlooked.  After adding up the total expenses and dividing it by the number of students attending the event the cost per ticket can many times be rather expensive.  Students are usually aware that prom isn’t cheap so fundraisers are often appreciated.  There are hundreds of fundraising ideas available on the internet and you should utilized them when planning your event.
• Book your Disc Jockey.  This is another crucial and overlooked step that many don’t spend a lot of time on.  The success of your event a lot of times rides on the music that’s to be played and the DJ that’s playing it.  There are hundreds of Chicago DJ companies and only a handful of good ones.  Make sure you spend some time when selecting your entertainment.  Prices can vary greatly; most Chicago Prom DJs are priced around $1,000 and go up from there.  You’ll want to hire an experienced disc jockey that specializes in prom entertainment, not just your average wedding DJ.
• Begin discussing decoration ideas.   Now is the time when you’ll want to start talking decorations.  You’ll want to choose decorations that revolve around your theme for the evening.  As you plan for you Chicago Prom you’ll be surprised as to all the decorations available out there.  You can always buy pre-assembled decorations, but they’ll cost you.  Talk with your committee members and see what they can come up with on their own.  This can help save on the decoration costs.  A lot of schools in Chicago have actually cut back on their decorations and have invested their money into the dinner and the entertainment.  This may be an route you’d like to take.

You’ve now completed most of the important steps towards planning your Chicago Prom.  We recommend waiting about 2 or 3 months prior to your prom before you begin with the next steps. 

• Order invitations, programs, party items, and tickets.  Now is the time when you’ll want to send out for these important items.  It can sometimes take a few weeks to get things printed so be sure to get your final work to the printers before it’s too late.  You’ll also want to order your royalty party items like crowns, sashes, tiaras, and etc.
• Begin your advertising campaign.   You’ll want to start hyping the excitement of your Chicago prom.  You may want to consider hanging posters, placing ads in the school newspapers, hand our flyers, and/or even run commercials on your student radio station.
• Book a photographer.  At this time you’ll want to finalize your photographer.  You’ll want to decide how pictures will be taken that night and where in the venue will they run their operation.  Often times schools will use their yearbook photographers for the miscellaneous photos and then hire another professional photographer for portraits.  You’ll want to consider several options with your prom committee.

The time has finally arrived and it’s now 2 weeks prior to your event.  It’s crunch time and there are a few other details that’ll need to be taken care of….

• Send out your invitations and start selling your tickets.  Choose a central location in your school to setup a ticket sales booth.  Make sure the kids are aware of this location.  You may want to sell tickets at normal prices for the first week and then raise the price as the event draws nearer.  This will encourage immediate ticket sales and will prevent students from holding off until the last day to purchase their tickets.
• Confirm your vendors.  Now is the time when you should finalize all the details with your venue, DJ, caterer, and photographer.  You’ll want to make sure everyone’s timeline is laid out the same and there aren’t any conflicting schedules.  You’ll also want to confirm your theme song with your Chicago Prom DJ.  Don’t forget to call your chaperones as too!
• Setup a schedule for decorating your venue.  You’ll want to assign committee members the task of decorating the venue.  Make sure you confirm times with the venue and they are ok with you hanging decorations.  You’ll want to take time and read through any instructions kits that came with your decorations.  Make sure all the pieces are included in your kits and figure out the estimated time it’ll take to set them all up.
• Hold nominations for prom court.  This job usually falls under your job description as well.  You’ll want to decide how nominations will be made and who will conduct them at the event.

After you’ve completed the above steps you should be well on your way to create a successful Chicago Prom.  As you can see a lot of work and time goes into planning a big event like this.  When it’s all said in done though, the students you work with will remember this night for the rest of their lives.

Stevie Dee
http://www.articlesbase.com/teenagers-articles/planning-your-chicago-prom-event-706688.html

Erotic dance is a way for people to express themselves in a sexual way, without actually having sex. In our modern times, many dance styles have been considered forms of this style, as was evidenced in the wildly popular movie, “Dirty Dancing.” The fact that people like to dance sexually might trace back to the animals, or it could just be generational expression. But no matter the reason, dancing erotically will always be popular with someone.

Erotic dancing can be traced back as far as the Egyptians, and possibly even farther. A lot of modern erotic dances such as belly dancing and hip hop ballet are based on ancient dances. The Egyptians used erotic dances in their spiritual rituals, specifically in fertility ceremonies.

According to the Egyptians, during these dances the priestesses would “become” whatever goddess they were dancing for, usually Het Heret, Sekhmet, Bast, Nuit, and Aset. Then when the priests or other men slept with them, they were basically sleeping with a goddess. In many cases, these erotic dances were accompanied by the massive consumption of alcohol.

Couples wishing to conceive would visit these temples while the dances were going on, in hopes of becoming more fertile during that time. Gradually, such practices in Europe and civilized nations stopped over the years, mainly due to the Christianization of the modern world, and other factors.

However, erotic dances were still done in private and in certain select underground places. Still, the erotic dance began to regain popularity by the end of the 1700 and 1800s, resurfacing as strip clubs. The first strip tease began in France. The lady stripping pretended to be bothered by a flea, and had to take her clothes off to find it.

Most of the modern dances of today have their roots in those ancient dances. Over time, people become used to a certain kind of dance, yet when looking back on what was once considered “dirty dancing,” it can be amusing. At some point or other, most all ballroom dancing, classical ballet, waltzing, and the Salsa have all been considered dirty dances.

Of course, now most ballet school establishments offer these dances for instruction. Actually, what really constitutes dirty dances is up to the viewer. Erotic dance is a subject that people like to think about, and so many different movies have focused on dirty dances or sexual energy between partners. In general, a dancing person will always been seen as somewhat erotic because they are able to move their bodies with finesse.

Erotic dance has always been a popular form. A lot of people really enjoy watching someone dance in a graceful and skilled way. Almost everyone has wished to be as graceful on the dance floor as a ballet dancer, but for most people, those dancing skills are unattainable. But, the fact that it is unreachable for most people is one of the reasons why dirty dancing is so popular.

MIKE SELVON
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/how-did-dirty-dancing-come-about-598092.html

The coolest old school-styled running shoe. Leather upper. Cushioned insole. Traction-patterned rubber sole Keywords: adult, boat, bowling, dance, male, shoes, mens, sneaker, leather, white, oxford

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Perfect for the School Dance, Senior Carnival or just hanging out at the Malt Shoppe!

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Many people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to explore archaeological sites, experience indigenous culture, observe wildlife, or simply laze on unspoilt beaches, Latin America provides all the ingredients for the perfect learning experience.

If you want to see the jungle or have always wanted to go to Machu Picchu, then take a Spanish course that facilitates these aspirations. For example, El Paraiso Spanish Language School (Costa Rica) enables students to stay in Manuel Antonio National Park, with its beautiful beaches and extraordinary biodiversity. ACUPARI Language School (Peru) is based in Cusco, the amazing capital of the ancient Inca Empire. Some students divide their time between two locations so they can explore the natural and cultural diversity of Latin America.

Another reason people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America is the immense choice of courses available. They range from private one-to-one tuition to a myriad of specialized programmes. For example, Interhispanica (Argentina) offer Spanish and Latin American economy classes. OL?(Mexico) offer specially designed programmes for children, teenagers and seniors. Educacion Para Todos (Guatemala) offer customised programmes for social science and medical professionals. Most language schools offer special modules to meet the needs and personal interests of students.

A popular option is to combine a Spanish course with some volunteer work, either once you have finished your language course or during the time when you are not attending lessons. Typical areas of work include helping out in orphanages or nursery schools, working in local community projects, assisting with wildlife or conservation projects. Volunteer Latin America provides information on over one hundred Spanish language schools that offer volunteer work and internships. One such school is Tandem Santiago – Escuela de Idiomas Violeta Parra (Chile), which arranges internships for high school graduates and college students throughout Chile.

Many language schools enable students to combine a Spanish course with adventure and sporting activities. For example, Andean Global Studies (Ecuador) offer Spanish classes combined with diving, surfing or kiteboarding. The Mariposa Spanish School and Eco Hotel (Nicaragua) organizes horse riding trips to the Masaya Volcano. A wide range of outdoor pursuits and activities are offered at other language schools including trekking, paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting, skiing and snowboarding.

In addition to the Spanish courses, most language schools offer extra-curricular activities to suit the tastes of all students. This includes attending sporting events, jungle hikes, guitar lessons, cooking classes, movie evenings, trips to the theatre, parties, and excursions to local places of interest (archaeological sites, indigenous communities, national parks, etc).

From the evidence cited above, it is easy to understand why many people choose to learn Spanish in Central or South America. There isn’t anywhere better to combine a language course with learning new skills and having fun. For example, a Spanish course combined with Salsa, Merengue or Tango dance lessons is a great way of meeting other like-minded travellers and having fun. Many students forge lifelong friendships through such an experience.

So what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture of Latin America for the most rewarding educational experience of your life.

Forget about Spain, where the accent isn’t as attractive and prices far higher than in Latin America.

Gen Wright
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/learn-spanish-in-latin-america-much-more-than-learning-a-language-1194147.html

Since the beginning of time, dancing has been one of the most primordial forms of expression. With the rise of our cultural identities, different regions around the world have developed their own unique dance forms and styles. These dance forms have come to represent an integral part of our cultural identifies and are often a major source of national pride. The desire to move to a beat is perhaps the most basic of all expressions available to human beings today!

However, as is generally the case with most things, many of us have become conditioned by society to feel shy and introverted and as a result, we have lost our natural ability to dance. The expression ‘two left feet’ could not be more prevalent in the world than it is today. As a result many of us shy away from dancing, and take a sideline seat while watching others on the dance floor. We all wish we could dance without appearing silly or making fools of ourselves. So what if this wish could be a reality? What if we could all find a way to engage in the natural expression of dancing without fear of being judged or labelled as left footed? What if we could learn to look forward to any and all opportunities to dance?

At Rythemics School of Dance, we are committed to helping you find your natural groove and dance away, long into the night. Rythemics is a dance school based in Melbourne that provides you with access to world class dance instructors. We have a wonderful facility that creates a fun atmosphere for you to gain a new skill while simultaneously having a great time. Rythemics offers a wide range of dance classes and will work with you to get you dancing in no time. To find out more about how to enrol in one of our classes or set up private lessons, take a look at our web-site, www.rythemics.com.au

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Jennifer Scott
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-articles/dancing-the-primitive-form-of-expression-859412.html

GREASE BARBIE DOLLS PINK LABEL COLLECTION* One..two..three.. get ready to swing with Sandy, Frenchy and Rizzo dressed up the dance-off! Sandy looks sweet in her white gown accented with pink ribbon. Frenchy wears pretty pale yellow with tiers of ruffles, lace and matching hair. Rizzo steps out in

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