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Gretzky: An Autobiography"I hope it's my grandmother. She belongs in that house. I'd like her to know that we had a little daughter and that the old place still has a special meaning for me. For one thing, it's probably where I scored my first goal. I beat grandma on the stick side with a little rubber ball and a souvenir hockey stick she'd gotten at a Chicago Blackhawks game. She was my designated goalie. We'd all be sitting around at my grandparents' farm on the Nith River, about twenty minutes outside Brantford, watching 'Hockey Night in Canada.' She'd pretend her legs were the posts and she'd try and stop me from scoring. The poor lady got lots of welts on her leg that way." (Gretzky, 16) To start off, Wayne has been playing hockey ever since he was a young boy, he would be playing on the river or in the living room at his grandma's house. I can relate to this exact moment. My mother would drop me off every morning before work at my grandma's house. Even though, I didn't know much about hockey at the tim |
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Farewell to Manzanar and Warriors Don't CryLife is full of challenges. We are the one who decides on how we can face each challenge in our life. It could make us miserable or a better person. In the book of Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James Houston and Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals are all about life challenges between two girls named Jeanne and Melba. Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston is one of a daughter of first-generation Japanese immigrants in United States. She was born here and only seven-year-old when her challenges in life began. However, Melba Patillo Beals was one of the nine African-American students involved in desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. She was also born in United States and only fifteen-year-old when she bravely face all the challenges in her life. Jeanne tries her best to associate with her fellow Japanese as well as with American people while Melba fights for their rights as they both experiencing discrimination, racism and different problems with thei |
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Planning for Environmental EducationThe issue addressed in the following study is how to plan for effective environmental education/education for sustainable development with an attempt at adopting an integrated approach to planning specific programs of study within the subject of geography. This model will be based on three core threads mentioned in literature surrounding environmental education with a bid to use complimentary learning processes. An analysis of practice will then help evaluate its effectiveness at reaching the fundamental aim of helping students understand, appreciate and care for the environment. The rationale behind this is as follows: environmental issues have become more prominent in the public eye over the last decade with everyone, from major international businesses to individual households being concerned about becoming sustainable, reducing their carbon footprint and so on. Recently speculations about dropping climate change from the National Curriculum have put Environmental Education back |
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India in The White TigerAravind Adiga, the author of the white tiger, depicts India as a vast and dark jungle where hierarchy and corruption are the rulers of the nation. A primary motive of Adiga while writing the novel is to confront the corruption existing in modern India. He has done this quite successfully through the use of animal imagery. Throughout the novel, Balram views the whole of India as a kind of zoo, in which everyone has their own boundaries or as Balram would say, their cages. Eventually it was those boundaries that kept India in a way, somewhat civilized. But according to Balram, in 1947 when the British left "only a moron would think that we became free then." As Balram says, zoo law changed to jungle law. "See this country, in it |
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The Treaty of Brest-LitovskIn twentieth century Europe a lot of peace treaties were signed, such as treaty of Sten Stefanov, treaty of Versailes, and Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. However, the treaty of Brest-Litovsk had huge consequences upon Russia and very important results since Vienna Connvention treaty. During the First World War on March 1918 the peace treaty was signed between Russia (Bolshevik Central Committee) and Central Powers (Germany, Austria- Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey) where the Germany had heading role in the Brest- Litovsk. This treaty ended Russia's involvement in the First World War ("Brest-Litovsk, Treaty Of." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). However, this treaty is important because Russia lost important parts of its territory and the concept of self-determination started to be used. In addition, the concept of self-determination still impacts our own time. At the time when Bolsheviks took the power in Russia during the Revolution of 1917, the nation was still occupied with the First World War. There was a critical need for the ne |
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Spike Lee's Do the Right ThingSpike Lee's, "Do the Right Thing" is centered in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district of Brooklyn, New York City in the later 1980s, early 90's. The director focused on the idea that the film is a notice to everybody, not only African Americans, to look at what is occurring around them (Lee). The film follows Sal Fragione, owner of a local pizza parlor, and his consideration of how his neighborhood has changed in the time he has been there, to a now composed niche of primarily African Americans and Hispanics. For Sal, the restaurant represents a part of his life, and community. A simple complaint made by one of his customers, Buggin Out, (who wonders as to why he only possesses pictures of Italian Americans, when the majority of the customers are black) disintegrates into violence and frustration. The intense hate slowly shifts into violence between the different races. The film is ultimately a chilling morality tale that demonstrates police brutality, which leads to intense race |
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Neighbors by Raymond CarverIn Raymond Carver's "Neighbors", Bill and Arlene desire the life that their next door neighbors Jim and Harriet Stone live. Soon enough, their desire for the Stones' comfortable life makes them unhappy with their own. Throughout the short story, Bill and Arlene attempt to eliminate their shared jealousy of their neighbors. Envy becomes a part of Bill and Arlene's life, so they try to mend their envy and jealousy by using the Stones' life. They use and take things in their apartment to live a more happy life by being invasive toward the Stones' things, trying to "ruin" the Stones' life, and by having a better sex life. Bill and Arlene are very invasive toward the Stones' belongings. For example, when Bill is given the chance to feed and take care of the Stones' cat, he spends most of his time in their apartment rummaging through the Stones' belongings. Bill gets more personal when he is looking through the Stones' belongings, "He steps into the panties and fast |
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Three Perspectives on VaccinationsI originated my research question from the article "Can You Make Yourself Smarter?" by Dan Hurley in the "AP Seminar Performance Task: Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation" packet. When I read about Hurley's research on enhancing the human brain, I thought about what factors could affect brain function. I immediately thought of chemicals, and then asked myself "Where could these chemicals come from?" The answer was vaccines, which are used to provide the body protection against diseases by stimulation the production of antibodies (Perlstein). After some research on vaccinations, I became very interested about the topic and wondered if it was justifiable to make them mandatory. Already, all "50 [U.S.] states require vaccinations for children entering public schools even though no mandatory federal vaccination laws exist" (ProCon.org). This shows how important vaccinations actually are, which then made me wonder why and what the concern |
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Comparing Emma and CluelessJane Austen's 1815 classic novel 'Emma' appropriated into Amy Heckerling's 1995 film 'Clueless', provides an insight on the drastic changes in societal values shaped by their changing contexts. Austen challenges Regency society's attitude towards the oppressed position of women in marriage and the factors which segregate society into distinct classes forming a stratified hierarchy. The transformation into 20th Century America reveals the empowerment of women in marriage and the fluid social structure associated with overcoming class barriers. Throughout the novel 'Emma', Austen critiques Regency society's expectation for women to be married to a man of equal or higher status and wealth. Prior to the Married Women's Property Act 1870, ownership of wealth belonged entirely to the husband, showing women's dependence on matrimony for monetary benefits. Austen challenges this notion of profitable marriage through Mr Knightley's imperative tone to choose suitable marriag |
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Celta English as a Second LanguageAuthentic Text Harmer states authentic material is the use of the normal, natural language used by native speakers of the language, where no concessions have been made for foreign speakers. (2007:273) It is the language that students encounter or will encounter in their every day lives, language that is not spoken slowly. Students may miss important aspects of the language that is presented by the teacher or text material as is "concocted texts exemplify the grammar not as it is but as the course writer believes it to be" (Willis, 1993:92) When choosing a listening activity it is important to consider why they might listen to this activity in real life and to make sure it is of genuine use to the students. Scrivener (2005:17) I have chosen the authentic material the Henley-on-Todd Regatta interview as it is unique to Australia. It is a very quirky event and is typical of the types of event Australia runs. I thought the students would enjoy the activity as it might be a |
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America and the Civil WarThe Civil War pitted Americans against each other. The sectional divisions between the North and South caused tensions leading up to the Civil War, but the issue of slavery would ultimately lead to war. Tensions evolved between the North and South before the Civil War due to their difference in economic structure, and political views. Though these tensions caused discomfort between the two sides, the issue of slavery would push both sides to war in 1861. The Economic differences between the North and South, caused tensions which had been developing for decades. The Southern economy was agrarian and extremely dependent on slaves and exports. The South was based on a plantation farming system. A very few wealthy plantation owners controlled Southern crops, and used slave labor to maximize their profits. Much of this profit came from exports, most of which was cotton. Because these plantations were so profitable, plantation owners invested in slaves instead of industry. As a result, t |
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Immigration - The Trip to AmericaImmigration is always going to happen whether you like it or not, but people never stop to think why immigrants migrate here; maybe there's a deeper reason than you may percept. We all have our opinions about immigration, but it seems now of days no one stops and stares at the facts on why they move to the U.S., so today I will tell you why people move to the United States, the difficulties of immigration, and finally my own opinion of immigration. There are many reasons that people move here such as: Government, religion, job opportunities, family, education, and push and pull factors of weather. People are fleeing their government to come to America because their ruler isn't ruling in the interest of their people or are treating their people cruelly for reasons of ethnicity, religion, political opinion or coming for reasons of democracy. Freedom of religion may be a basic human right, but some regions don't accept other religions and often treat those with different religions very |
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Business and Human Resource LawWhen it comes to operating a successful business the people you employ are almost equally as important as what you do. In most businesses the human resource department is in charge of employee recruitment, hiring and firing, and most everything personnel related. Every company wants to employ only the best and brightest and avoid those who could potentially be liabilities. As business in the United States becomes more developed laws have been established to protect certain groups of people from discrimination. One that I find extremely important is the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law July 26, 1990. The ADA is an important piece of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination. This law guarantees people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else, not just in the business place but also in everyday American life. It insures those with disabilities have the right to enjoy equal em |
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Commercial Comparison - Apple and WindowsAccording to Neilson ratings, "Americans spend 34 hours a week watching TV." In spite of the prevalence of the Internet, television remains the convenient source of media for Americans, such as business men who watch the morning news and those who revel in staying up-to-date with their beloved television series; giving an advantage to marketing and advertising. Apple and Microsoft, two competing companies that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, both use commercials to advertise their new products; however, each corporation uses a different strategy to grab their audience. Although Apple's iPad Mini commercial focuses on pathos, the emotional appeal, of the consumer, whereas Microsoft's Windows 8 Tablet commercial aims at logos, logic, to prove to the consumer that the product is worth buying, the goal of these commercials is to enhance the experience of the consumer and convey the message that the company's product is the best. The tone and appeal of a company's distinctive advertising style of its product can help |
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The Music of John RutterThe pieces discussed today are all by composer, John Rutter. John Rutter is known for his carol pieces, and he has nothing wrong with that. From pieces like "Ding Dong" to "Kyrie", to "Gloria", all of Rutters' pieces are critically acclaimed by countries all over the world, because of his sacred choral repertoires. In the piece, "Kyrie" a very soothing lagoto is present with both the altos and the sopranos in the chorus of the melody. While "Ding Dong" seemed to be focused more on the bass section, "Kyrie" seems to express a more distinct sound from the tenor section, although the bass is obviously still present. In both pieces, the diction of each phrase is shown to be massively present, like most carols are. Throughout all of "Kyrie" the alto's have a couple moments of pure harmony, while some are in unison, while in "Ding Dong", the song is sung purely in unison. The addition of harmony is no |
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An Overview on HIVAbstract Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a lack of blood cells that weakens the immune system. Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) is preventable; many adolescents and adults prefer not to use condoms, and there is a higher risk of transmission. There are many HIV prevention interventions that have significantly reduced the spread of this virus. Also, more knowledge is now available for those infected with the virus, in order to promote prevention of transmission, and allowing an infected person to live with the virus. Since the 1990's death from HIV has declined, more people are living with the virus for longer amounts of time. After reading this paper you should have better understanding on the use of condoms to prevent HIV. Introduction In this paper I will be writing about reducing the number of people infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, through the use of condoms as a contraceptive. It is estimated that about 1.1 million Americans are infected with HIV (Healthy People, n.d.). |
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History and Music of The EaglesFrom being backup band members who played for various artists like the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the Dillard and Clark Expedition to being the first album ever certified platinum in the U.S. second only to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The Eagles originally consisted of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner and after being gelled together for their first time at a performance in Disneyland they were faced with a choice that was ultimately life changing, whether or not David Geffen with Asylum would sign them or not. History was made. They were one of the only bands to ever sell more than 100 million albums in that time. Using crafty styles of music like country tinged vocal harmonies and hard rock guitars, the band was able to crank music out and release albums every year from the span of 1972 to 1976. And after only one more album in 1979 the band broke up in 1980 as everyone in the band took off to find a solo career. However it wasn't over, after a little |
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Multicultural PsychologyI met Matt Eyler during my freshman year of college. He was a sophomore transfer from Carroll community college. I cannot recall the first time we actually met, but It had to be through pick-up soccer. I was on the school team at the time, but we started organizing pick-up games for some of the kids that were not playing on the team. At least, that was the goal. Eventually some players from the soccer team, mostly unsatisfied junior varsity players, were joining us. Matt was on the JV team, that must've been how wet met. Matt was not the first European American friend I made in the United States. In the 8th grade I met a Jewish/Russian classmate named Michael Ellis. He eventually became one of my closest friend from the next 2 years. So I was somewhat exposed to a different culture that was based in Europe before I met Matt Eyler. It was not until I came to college that I was extensively exposed to different white cultures, attitudes, and practices. Some of my EA friends, including M |
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The Chicago Energy Drink BanWhile Mayor Michael Bloomberg's soda that put limits on big, sugary drinks has been caught up in controversy in New York City, another ban on drink in Chicago is now controversially underway. Different from NY soda ban that gained public attention due to hardcore actions of Mayor Bloomberg despite strong backlash from diverse business organization and interest groups, Chicago's energy drink ban is rather at stalemate. In this paper, I will build up the story of an energy drink ban in the city of Chicago and analyze how this political issue has aroused and why it is currently being ended up stalemate, primarily focusing on political theories in pluralist model. Since 2004, at least 18 deaths and 150 injuries have been mentioned in connection with several brands of energy drinks, according to Food and Drug Administration records, though those are only voluntary reports submitted by doctors and consumers.1 In 2011, a 14-year-old girl in Maryland, Anais Fournier died after suffering from |
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Chinatown - Directed by Roman PolanskiIntroduction The Chinatown is a film that was directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1974 in America. This screenplay was written by Robert Towne, and it stars both Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson. The film was based on water dispute events in Southern California that occurred at the start of 20th century. In this paper, I will assert that the evils of corruption can render common people helpless as portrayed in the film Chinatown. Evils of Corruption and Helplessness Corruption is the primary theme of the movie Chinatown. The movie is consistent with the American dream where common people can migrate into a wilderness and make the land valuable. Hollis Mulwray is keen on making Los Angeles a growing metropolis through the availability of water. Due to corruption Cross kills Hollis when he does not support his idea of constructing a new reservoir. Hollis refuses to adopt the idea because it is not meant to benefit the co |
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Chicken McNuggets: Everything But ChickenWho does not want to get the deal of twenty chicken McNuggets for $4.99? It is very tempting, and this is why fast food chains like McDonald's are so fascinating. They offer consumers the comfort of not having to cook a homemade meal that will probably cost triple of their low-cost menus. McDonald's known for aggressively pushing their menu with deals like the chicken McNugget. However, McDonald's is not well received in many places around the world, and restaurants have been attacked in countries including China, Belgium, Holland, India, Russia Sweden the U.K. and the United States. McDonald's has been sharply criticized for offering to the consumer's unhealthy food. One of the most famous items that McDonald's offers targeting precisely the children are the Chicken McNuggets, and they are presented as tender and juicy meat with tempura battered. In truth Chicken McNuggets besides lacking nutrients, are also a threat due to the chemicals and hormones that they contain and society shou |
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You Don't Need a College EducationMany think that a college degree is the single most important thing you need in order to make it in this world. I have seen and met a multitude of people that don't have a degree and are making a better living then the average American with a four year degree. Yes, I know that knowledge is power, but in our current world, all that matter's is, "who is wealthy" and "who has the nice luxury house and cars". I don't see a degree flaunted every time I meet a wealthy person, but rather a business man or women with no degree running a very successful business. One of the biggest reasons why some might think twice about getting a higher education is because of the crippling student debt that will come after graduation. A lot of people, more than 80 percent of students, walk away with a four year degree, but with $60,000 to $80,000 in student loans. A hefty price the average American has to pay for a "higher education". With a four year degree, a student is left handcuffed for 30 to 40 years |
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Space Exploration: Our Salvation or Demise?Since the dawn of man, people have been looking at the stars, yearning to go to them. For centuries, our ancestors have dreamed of going to another world or finding out what is in the heavens. Only in the past half century however, have we actually been able to leave our world and travel beyond Earth. The topic of space exploration though, has caused a rift between people however. Supporters believe that it is our destiny to travel beyond Earth and that it is necessary to our survival as a species. Naysayers however, say that the negative aspects such as cost and risk to human lives outweigh anything that we would gain. While both sides have valid claims, I believe that it truly is our destiny to go beyond Earth and travel the stars. The very first words spoken in Star Trek are "Space, the final frontier." This sentence characterizes what space exploration is for mankind. Humans have always explored the frontier, from hunters going following their prey past the known lands, |
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Character Trait Analysis - BeowulfBeowulf was a well known Geat warrior that had a broad chest and shoulders, which made his legs out of proportion to the rest of his body. He was a man of courage, loyalty, and honesty, that made him a well respected Geat. Since his childhood, he was very fond of bees and considered himself the bee hunter. Out of all the Geats he knew, Beowulf respected his Uncle Hygelac, the king of the Geats, the most. In the land of the Danes, there was a disturbance in King Hrothgar's hall, Heorot. The legends of a vile beast named Grendel were true. Grendel's treachery caught the attention of people far and wide including poets. After discovering of what has happened in the land of the Danes, Beowulf was the one brave soul who decided to do what he can to save the great hall. Prior |
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The Yellow Wallpapered RoomJohn S. Bak wrote the scholarly article "Escaping the jaundiced eye: Foucauldian panopticism in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'" The article was published in Studies in Short Fiction, Winter94, volume 31, issue 1. In this article, Bak compares "The Yellow Wallpaper" to Michael Foucault's Panopticism in "Discipline and Punishment". This article explains the paranoia behind surveillance, the lack of paranoia from confinement, and an analysis of the ending of the story. One of the major points of this article is the insanity that is caused by surveillance. At first, Bak explains the surveillance in the Panopticon. It is described as a central tower with connecting cells around it like spokes. This enabl |
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