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LD is a 12-year-old boy who is fascinated by science, particularly space. He is curious about unanswered questions like how the universe began and wants to find answers as a scientist. LD believes the limited time in his life makes it important to work with others to discover answers that can help future generations continue the search. In addition to space, LD is interested in history and discovering artifacts that could be shown in museums to educate others.
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"Nothing is rich but the inexhaustible wealth of nature. She shows us only
surfaces, but she is a million fathoms deep." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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particles, which may be the constituents of all matter, to living
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whole. Our intuition is by no means an infallible guide. Our
perceptions may be distorted by training and prejudice or merely
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Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics respectively. Wenlock's name comes from the town that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1850, while Mandeville's name comes from the town that hosted the first Paralympics in 1948.
The document also provides information about students in Argentina who attend a technical school specializing in welding, turning, and electro mechanics. They study various subjects including English, math, history, and geography. They choose to play volleyball because it is a team sport that requires communication between players in different positions to make plays and win.
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The document discusses the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. It lists Olympic sports like hockey, football, and ice hockey that promote friendship. Paralympic sports mentioned include archery, athletics, and cycling road. The document provides the school name and members for different groups. It encourages watching the 2012 Olympics of all sports on the London 2012 Facebook page and thanks the reader.
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The document discusses several Argentinian athletes who competed in various sports at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, including Juan Martin del Potro who won a bronze medal in tennis, the Argentinian women's field hockey team called the Lionesses, and Paula Pareto who represented Argentina in judo. It also mentions Federico Molinari who finished 8th in artistic gymnastics rings and earned a diploma, as well as the Argentinian men's basketball team reaching the semi-finals.
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This document discusses how sports can promote peace. It argues that sports can [1] bring unity, cooperation and celebration to communities by breaking down political, social and economic barriers. [2] Sports figures who represent other countries professionally can strengthen bilateral friendships. [3] The 2012 Zambian national soccer team's victory united people of different genders, races, political affiliations and tribes in celebration, demonstrating how sports promote unity.
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This document describes a group of five students from Anne Marie Javouhey High School in Senegal who are participating in an Olympic Truce competition. It provides details about each participant's role, including an opening speech by Adji Khady Ndoye about bringing peace to the world, an Olympic oath by Medoune Dia, a motto about effort, progress, performance and brotherhood by Astou Thioune, and descriptions of the Olympic flag and a gift for athletes by other participants focused on peace and unity. The main theme of their work for the competition centers on peace, friendship and the true values of the Olympics.
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The Masalani Community Day Secondary School is presenting an Olympic Truce Competition. The school will be hosting an event focused on the Olympic tradition of a truce during the games. The competition brings together students to participate in athletic activities that promote peace during the Olympics.
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The document discusses the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics and the meaning of the Olympic rings logo. It describes an Olympic Truce competition held at Kisumu Day High School in Kenya with the theme of the importance and meaning of the Olympic ring logo to the school and the world. The rings represent the diverse cultures and backgrounds that bond together as one global family. The five different colors also represent the colors in all country flags. The rings remind people to live as one family in peace and happiness.
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Sports and athletics have the power to unite people from all over the world by removing racial differences and bringing people together. Athletics promotes peace by transcending boundaries and allowing people to connect over a shared love of the game regardless of where they are from. Sports help unite us on a global scale through competition and a shared celebration of human achievement.
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George Weah, a famous Liberian soccer player, helped unify his war-torn nation by organizing a soccer game where young rebel soldiers laid down their guns to play. Sports can transcend boundaries of culture, education, and nationality, bringing people together from different backgrounds in a spirit of cooperation and unity. Events like the Olympics showcase how the world can come together through fair competition and mutual respect to heal divisions.
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Sports and athletics have the power to unite people from all over the world by removing racial differences and bringing people together. Athletics can promote peace by transcending boundaries and finding common ground through competition. Sports help connect communities globally in a spirit of shared joy and understanding.
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