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    Brian turned his stare to Mr. Smith and voiced his displeasure. “Maybe I was not understood, Tim… I want Ms. Loran to accompany Mr. Johnson and me to the Dominican Republic. She can provide valuable assistance to Mr. Johnson since the main language in the country is Spanish, and she is fluent in the language.” I should not be surprised to learn he was aware I spoke four languages, but I was. With a very uncharacteristic response Mr. Smith responded, “Mr. Ross, if that is your desire, we can, without

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    The Dominican Republic is a caribbean nation that shares the island of hispaniola with Haiti to the west. In February 1930, Rafael Trujillo became the president of DR, he was a Dominican politician, soldier, and dictator who ruled until his assassination in May 1961. He was assassinated because of the murder of the three butterflies, Minerva,Mate, and Patria Mirabal Reyes leaving the one and only sister Dede Mirabal left alive. Julia Alvarez explores the theme of freedom by sharing the true story

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    A protector with no one to protect Dominican Republic By: Lamis Tageldin Is Dedé a coward or a protector? Lessons in Life Older sisters are there for their younger sisters in unsustainable situations. Every little action makes a difference when it comes to security from governmental issues. Victims of Friendship Virgilio Morales is a new friend introduced to the Mirabal sisters by Mario. Minerva and Virgilio (or Lio) became a little closer than friends but not to close. Minerva believes

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    left the Dominican Republic and came to the United States the country they believe was the land of prosperity. I was only 14 years old when I left my country and came to New York. I had left the warm climate and had come to a very cold place where it felt below 20 degrees. I was so scared when I arrived to this new place; the people look very different from where I came from. I notice so many different cultures and ethnicity, which amazed me because in my country you only saw Dominicans and maybe

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    Honduras and Dominican Republic Culture Honduras and The Dominican Republic are said to be almost the same culture because of similarities in their cultures. Although many may think they are the same because they are both spanish speaking countries but they are actually wrong. They are so far from each other but they do have similarities like in there holidays, clothing and even in their foods. Although they have their similarities they are own unique in their own way of doing things. This differences

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    The Dominican Republic, and its owner, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo All throughout the 20th century we can observe the marked presence of totalitarian regimes and governments in Latin America. Countries like Cuba, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic all suffered under the merciless rule of dictators and military leaders. Yet the latter country, the Dominican Republic, experienced a unique variation of these popular dictatorships, one that in the eyes of the world of those

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    Angel Ramirez Research Paper ECP 4530 The Dominican Republic is known for their nice weather, Hispanic heritage and their rich culture. The country is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Caribbean. But this country also has one of the most unique healthcare systems in Latin America. Most of Latin America is underdeveloped but the Dominican Republic has been relatively successful when it comes to its healthcare services. It’s not the best but it’s definitely not the

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    Cultural Sensitivity and the Health Practices in Dominican Republic Manoucheka Chery Grand Canyon University: NUR-502 May 7, 2014 Cultural Sensitivity and the Health Practices in Dominican Republic The demographics of the United States is changing to one that is multicultural, multiethnic, and multilingual. Culture is a vital component in the health and wellness of individuals. Culture affects individuals' beliefs, definition of health, treatments, and interaction with healthcare providers

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    the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with the University of Southern Maine School of Nursing Dominican Republic Outreach Program. The Dominican Republic Outreach Program travels from Maine to the Dominican Republic every six months to provide basic health care and health education to residents who otherwise would have no access to such care, and I am beyond excited to announce that I will be taking part in the January 2017 trip to the Dominican Republic! Beginning on the first of January

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    I’m Black Dominican ,dark skin , curly hair with brown eyes color, Yes that’s me, my roots are African descent, The reason I considered myself a Black Dominican is because I was born in Dominican Republic one of the Caribbean Island discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1942, which was inhabited by the native Indigenous them the population begin to mixed race with the European that came with Columbus expedition as well of the African that came as slaves creating the diverse of skin color that can

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