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What belongs to you but is used more by others?

Answer:  Your name My name is Isabella Noelle Colucci.  The name Isabella was chosen by my parents who loved the name and loved Isabella Rossellini.  The name Isabella means "Devoted to God."  Then on the website SheKnows it says, "people with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths."  I do not believe a meaning that has been attached to the name I was given shapes me in any way.  I believe that I define who I am myself, by my experiences, knowledge, and personal beliefs.  I do not believe in any "numerology" sayings that also attach to my name.  However, the way SheKnows  describes people named Isabella is kind of accurate about me.  I would say I am quiet and try to understand this world I live in.  However, I do not think it could possibly apply to the supposedly  13,033 people named Isabella.  The name that I write on the paper everyday is not there to

The concept of "Othering"

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This picture on the Wing Young Huie's blog is called Real Cowboys , Minneapolis, MN.  At first glance you focus directly on the one man and what he is wearing, a cowboy hat, belt, and shirt. However, he pairs it with black slacks and dress black shoes which is out of the norm for a 'real cowboy.'  You also notice that he is on the corner of some street with a sub place and a big billboard in the background.  If you look closer at the picture you can look and see that he is holding something in his left hand tightly which means that it is significant to him.  You also can notice that there is only one other person on the street with him leading to the thought that it may be a less busy area or early in the morning.  You can also notice that he does not have a smile on his face and is squinting even with his glasses.  The squinting can mean that he is facing the light which a photographer would do to get better lightening even in the photo, but then you notice that it is