Charlotte Hoffstrom
Charlotte recently relocated to rural Minnesota after living on in the Pacific Northwest for several years. She grew up in Finland and travels around the world as much as time allows, although recently the arrival of a new baby boy keeps her more home-centric.
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How to Build the Perfect Chicken CoopThe first time I became the owner of three small chickens in Portland, Oregon, I had no idea what I was doing. The mission was to build the perfect chicken coop in our backyard. -
Hiking the Lost Lake Trail in Grand Mesa National Forest, ColoradoThe easy to moderate 2.7 mile Lost Lake trail forms part of a larger trail network through the Grand Mesa National Forest in Colorado. Wildlife watching, mushroom or berry picking, and fishing offer plenty of opportunities to have fun outdoors. -
Choosing Your Urban Chicken BreedAn overview of the most important factors to consider when choosing which chicken breed you want to keep in your yard. -
The Rise of Consumption - Sugar, Capitalism, and the MarketAgnew and Mintz on the changing meanings of market, consumption, and social and political power structures.
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The Rise of ConsumptionAgnew and Mintz on the changing meanings of market, consumption, and social and political power structures.
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Ted Hughes and Rain-Charm for the DuchyThe poet in Ted Hughes's Rain-Charm for the Duchy is both concretely present and allusively obscure. -
How to Use Asafoetida: A Spice for Every FoodAsafoetida should be used sparingly, and works well with fish, grains, red meats, legumes, and most vegetables.
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Stockholm Beckons in Winter: Step into Sweden's Magical CapitalStockholm doesn't hibernate in spite of the cold, and winter is a great time to visit the city to avoid summer's tourist crowds.
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The Fall of the Berlin WallThe fall of the Berlin Wall was the result of months of popular protest throughout Eastern Germany, and years of shifting relations within all of Eastern Europe.
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A Brief History of Abd Al-Rahman and the Umayyad Caliphate in Muslim SpainDuring the reigns of Abd al-Rahman and his successors, al-Andalus experienced economic revival, population increase, the growth of trade and establishment of new trade routes.
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Andalusi Ring Songs in Muslim SpainMultilingual ring songs embody the flexible and changing relationships between Arabic, Hebrew, Romance, and Mozarabic.
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A Brief Overview of Muslim AstronomersThe dar al-Islam nourished flourishing astronomical scholarship starting in the ninth century. The medieval Arab-Islamic sphere nurtured ancient intellectual knowledge, improving it with careful astronomical observations and increasingly refined instruments.
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The Creation of Inca History: ConclusionsInca social status and cosmology changed irrevocably after their empire fell to the Spanish.
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Feminism Revisited: Helene Cixous and The Newly Born WomanIn The Newly Born Woman, Helene Cixous discusses the masculine structure that has been imposed on women through a study of Ulysses by James Joyce.
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The Creation of Inca History: Juan De BetanzosInca social status and cosmology changed irrevocably after their empire fell to the Spanish.
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The Creation of Inca History: Garcilaso De La VegaInca social status and cosmology changed irrevocably after their empire fell to the Spanish. Inca concerns living in the Spanish colonial empire can be deduced through close readings of sixteenth century sources.
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Islamic Astronomers, Copernicus, and the Question of Intellectual MobilityThe real significance of Muslim astronomers was the separation of astronomy into a science of its own, slowly recognizable in methodology to modern science, and the questions raised regarding the widely accepted Ptolemaic system.
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Islam and AstronomyIslamic astronomical debate centered around two issues: The mathematical purity of astronomy vs physical properties, and the relation of astronomy and religion. Astronomy existed from the dawn of Islam as a controversial science that fought its association with astrology.
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Postmodernist Visions, Terrorism, and Multilateral GovernmentRobert Cooper writes in The Breaking of Nations that "the new century risks being overrun by both anarchy and technology. The two great destroyers of history may reinforce each other."
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Feminism Revisited: Luce IrigarayFor woman to take pleasure in herself as woman, an analysis of the various systems of oppression is required.
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American Holocaust: The Conquest of the New WorldAn analytical review of Stannard's "American Holocaust: The Conquest of the New World"
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Revisiting Orientalism and Edward SaidEdward Said defined the concept of Orientalism, which divides the world into the West as master and the East as subject.
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The Rise and Fall of the British EmpireWith no luck finding precious metals, privatized naval warfare - privateering - became the norm because robbing Spanish and Portuguese ships was easiest.
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Fanon and Cesaire: Colonialism and DecolonizationColonization is a creation of two conflicting societies, the one of the colonizer and the one of the colonized. When Fanon and Cesaire define the system of colonization, a system of oppression, they speak the same language.
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Lesson Plan: Marco Polo and the Silk Roads Through AsiaThis exercise is aimed at fifth graders. Students should work in groups on the mapping work. The lesson plan is flexible and can be made into as big or small a project as desired.
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The Jews of the Middle East and North Africa in Modern TimesThe impact of French colonialism on the Jewish-Muslim heritage of the Maghrib effectively helped lead to the end of Judaism in North Africa. The Jews and Muslims of North Afrifca had lived side by side for hundreds of years prior to French occupation.
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States and Womens Rights: The Making of Postcolonial Tunisia, Algeria, and MoroccoSignificant differences in historical development led to the modern status of women in the three nations of Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
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Notes on Militarism and HegemonyAt the dawn of the 21st century, American imperialism emerges as fully grown militarism. Though globalization appears to decline, economic hegemony by a small corporate elite continues.
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Modern Art in TunisiaA Wonderful Surprise in the Search for Inspiration
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The Monkey King Novel and the School CurriculumFor which age group would "Monkey King: Folk Novel of China" best be suited?
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A Brief Analysis of Algeria's Turbulent IndependenceA study of the turbulence of modern Algeria and the post-independence Arabization movement.
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The Social and Geographical Landscape of the Inca EmpireThe Incas redefined the social, religious, and physical landscape encompassed by their empire. The purpose of this new Inca geography was achieving unified political and economic control while perpetuating their cosmology.
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On the Psychological and Social Effects of Western ImperialismThe consequences of colonial education, research and political administration can only be counteracted by formerly colonized peoples.
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Now There Dances a God in MeThroughout the history of both the Christian and Islamic realms of the world, coup d'etat and political dissent has over time replaced governments with others that better represent the ideals of the respective religions. -
The Birth of the Modern WorldThe reformation of the financial environment during the European Renaissance led to a world recognizable as our own. -
Albert Memmi and the Alienation of the ColonizedColonization ultimately defeats itself, according to Tunisian author Albert Memmi, through the very definition of its existence - the oppression of a culture which is bound to rebel. -
Orientalist AestheticsMany of the most famous French artists during the latter half of the nineteenth and early half of the twentieth centuries sojourned to Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco to paint, write, and observe. -
Product Review: Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Surround Speaker SystemThe Logitech z-5500 Digital 5.1 Surround Speaker System are the best computer speakers - or any speakers - that I have had, and I am disappointed. -
Spring Vacation Tips for Granada, Spain - Alhambra and the MoorsStep into another world, a world both old and new. -
We All Want Money, Because Money Runs the WorldThe lands in the East rest in an alluring mystique, a vision of ancient monuments and romance. The same can be said of the West, from the Eastern perspective. The reality of globalization and loss of community is much different from our archaic illusions of each other. -
A Kennedy Affair - An Interview With Margaret KennedyMargaret Kennedy wanted to become an event planner as far back as she can remember. -
Benefits of Native Plants to Garden and GardenerPlants that are native to your area will grow well in your garden, almost guaranteed, without fussing and worrying. By cutting down on water, pesticides, and fertilizers you save both money and the environment.
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Guide to Spring Festivals in Olympia and Thurston County, WashingtonOlympia has several events throughout the year, but these festivals are a sign that summer is around the corner.
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A Horse Owners Guide to Toxic PlantsA horse lovers worst nightmare is to see a horse in pain, for any reason. Sometimes it can't be helped - but there are a lot of things a horse owner can do to minimize the chances of a hurt horse. One of the simplest is knowing which plants need to kept out of reach. -
Euthanasia and Fancy Rats - What You Need to KnowFor many pet owners, the good-bye comes before a veterinarian takes the animal away "to a better place." For anyone with rats or mice, getting to that better place may involve a great amount of agony. Before you take your rat or mouse to the veterinarian, read this.
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Toxic Water, Toxic Soil: Budd Inlet and the Future of Puget SoundOlympia, WA. Marine sediments, low oxygen levels, over 100 years of industry and other pollution, dioxins, and more - cleaning the southernmost tip of Puget Sound, Washington will be quite a feat.
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How to Always Be Your Best at WorkA hundred things can, will, and do happen to keep us from performing at our best when we arrive at work. The best you can do is bite down and work through the day, but here is how you can still perform as well as possible.
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How to Fall Off a HorseYou can't ride a horse until you have fallen off at least a hundred times. Learning early on how to fall off a horse will keep you and your mount safer.
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Marriott Joins Move to Ban Trans Fats - and Why It's Not ImportantThe Marriott is fazing out all trans fats. You should probably follow the trend too, banning trans fat from your own kitchen. Except that trans fat is found in all the foods that are bad for you anyway, so does it make a difference?
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Guide to Spring Training in OlympiaBikini season is around the corner and New Year resolutions still loom over us. It's time to get into shape! Wherever your skill level or interest lies, you are sure to find an exercise option to your liking in Olympia, Washington.
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Spacewalk Unhindered by Ammonia LeakAs two astronauts took the second space walk within four days, toxic ammonia leaked from a fluid line while upgrades were being completed.
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FCC Meets Resistance to Proposed Security RulesFederal regulators are working on new rules to secure the calling records and other private information of telephone customers, but are meeting resistance from phone companies and law enforcement agencies.
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Community Activities and Connections for Seniors in Thurston County, WashingtonFrom the Capitol and the waterfront boardwalk to the Puget Sound Senior Games and community arts classes, there is something for every interest and level of ability.
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Global Warming Report Confirms It's Getting HotterA new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) summarizes the causes and consequences of global warming.
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The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Olympia, WAOlympia is a great year-round destination, with lodging options for everyone. Two bed and breakfasts will spoil you with service so excellent, you'll want to return again and again.
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Puget Sound Energy Fined $995,000 for Illegal Release of Customer InformationPuget Sound Energy provided unauthorized information on thousands of its customers to an outside marketing company in exchange for revenue, and will have to pay close to $1 million in penalties.