...We’re working to solve the mystery of your husband’s...tragedy.” “Oh… Would you like some coffee? I made it fresh this evening.” She hastily offered. “This is our chance!” Detective Francis whispered to Amy. Amy nodded, catching on. “We would sure need some. It has been a long day.” Detective Francis answered. As Mrs. Palmer poured the steaming liquid into two porcelain cups, Detective Francis and Amy focused on the way her old hands shook as she was pouring the brew. Sure enough Mrs. Palmer’s shaky hands slipped next to the cups, shattering them completely. The scalding coffee flew onto the two detectives standing right in front of the agitated lady. As the hot beverage stained Amy’s tan coat, Francis held the files away from the disarrangement. The stains blotting the paper matched the black coffee Mrs. Palmer had served the duo. “Do you recognize these documents?” Asked Amy suspiciously. “What? Of course not! I....I Don’t even know what those are!” Mrs. Palmer cried “Are you sure? You do know it is illegal to lie to detectives, right? Are you trying to sabotage your husband’s case?” Detective Francis pressured...
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...economists are driven by critical decision making when they want to purchase something. This is reflected in the person who bid $28 for $20. This person made such a bid because he wanted to win in the group and come out as the highest bidder. People selected $100 today and not $102 tomorrow because they wanted a quick reward and they would rather get the $100 today than wait till the next day to get $102 ("NOVA Mind Over Money"). Adam Smith is the father of economics and the writer of the book "Wealth of Nations". Groups of people with high security numbers bid highest for the bottle of wine because they were influenced by these high numbers. People who had watched a sad movie bid higher because of the emotional influence of the movie and this suggests that human behaviour influences our actions. A spectacular bubble is a phenomenon that explains the rise in house prices when prices of a financial asset suddenly takes off and keeps rising. Tulip bubbles are bubbles that came up as a result of rises in the prices of this was irrational because after the prices rose, they started falling after this. The housing bubble refers to the rise of housing costs and it collapsed because the cost of mortgage suddenly started reducing ("NOVA Mind Over...
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...image of a disturbing childhood preoccupied by a struggle between the poor laws and criminality; the forces of good and evil; and a sense of alienation. In one of the most common places where poor laws is depicted is that of where Oliver Twist’s birth takes place: a workhouse, where his mother takes refuge and dies after giving birth to her illegitimate son, and is unable to make her identity known to anyone. According to Chlebek, this is where everything “begins, the nightmare of abandonment, exploitation, and terror that constitute the orphan’s early life” (“Childhood in Oliver Twist"). During Oliver’s first year, he is brought up in the workhouse. He is then sent to Mrs. Mann’s baby farm, where he is regularly starved for the next eight years. However, on Oliver’s ninth birthday, the parish beadle, Mr. Bumble, returns Oliver to the workhouse so that he can learn a useful trade: picking oakum. When Oliver arrives at the workhouse, he soon realizes that the other children have also been regularly starved and unlucky for Oliver he gets the short-end of the straw and is “chosen” to ask for more food. Oliver’s harmless appeal, “Please, sir, I want some more” (Dickens 36), shocks and disgusts the powers that be of the workhouse, to which they predict Oliver “will be hung” (37) and in turn...
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...Alex Klapetzky Mrs. Merrell Gross ENGL 1302 01 October 2015 Word Count: 1,305 Small Signs Symbolism in literature is using an object to portray a different, deeper meaning in a story. Symbols represent ideas or qualities that the author has maneuvered into his or her story that has meaning. There can be multiple symbols in a story or just one. It is up to the reader to interpret the meaning of the symbols and their significance to the story. In “A Rose for Emily”, William Faulkner effectively uses symbolism to illustrate the fading glory of the Old South giving away to the progress of reconstruction and the new century. It also plays a role in understanding the whole meaning of the story and why Emily is a tragic figure as opposed to an evil person. The gray strand of hair found on the pillow next to Homer Barron’s corpse is a symbol that represents lost love and perverse action of Miss Emily. The hair represents Miss Emily’s determination to live how she wants while disregarding anyone’s approval. Her eccentric actions proves that she lives by her own moral code, that whatever it takes to be happy is welcome, even if it is murder. “What was left of him, rotted beneath what was left of the nightshirt...” (Faulkner 327). The strand of hair stands as the remnant of life that is left to decay, just like Homer Barron’s body (Getty 231). The lime that is sprinkled around Miss Emily’s house is another symbol in the story. Lime is a white powder used to cover the smell...
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...Saving United States As the bright sun was rose throughout the quiet city , Aiden was making breakfast for his mother, Mrs. Jung. Aiden had light brown hair and as tall as a tree. He was a knight in shining armour for his mother and the town that he lives in. He entered the room where she was sleeping on the hard, wooden floor with just a thin blanket. “Mom, wake up it’s past seven o'clock.”Aiden shook her but she was still in a deep sleep like when a bear is in hibernation. “Eli, bring the syringe in my room for me and the pills with a glass of water.” Eli was Aiden’s nursing assistance. When Eli came back, Aiden gave his mother a shot and shook her again to wake her up. Aiden was a doctor and so was his father, until he was murdered in...
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...we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye women, if you can” (Bradstreet: "To My Dear and Loving Husband"). I am so excited at this moment for I am about to marry a wonderful man. He is a gift from God and I treasure him. I thank God daily in my prayers for such a wonderful man. I met Mr. Bradstreet-Simon, when he began to work with my father. He and my father worked in service of the Earl of Lincoln. Dad had invited him over to dinner with us. I still remember the first time he came to our house. I was in my room and mama called me for introductions. Upon first laying eyes on him, I thought him to be a nice looking man. As he grew a closer relationship with my father and visited on a regular basis, I grew very fond of him and today, at the age of 16, I am marrying the love of my life, Mr. Simon Bradstreet. Recently, mother and I have heard father and Simon speak of journeying to America. I do not know if that will happen but I know that I will follow wherever my husband leads. A. Bradstreet June 1630 "I found a new world and new manners at which my heart rose [up in protest]" (Bradstreet). Wow, this is a grueling trip. It turned out that Simon and father were speaking about going to America. We boarded the Arbella headed for America in March. It is now June and we are landing in a little while. This ship is cold and we have experienced people dying but that will not stop us on this journey. America...
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...F O R YO U R C O N S I D E R AT I O N 2 0 1 0 BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY David Seidler THE KING'S SPEECH Screenplay by David Seidler See-Saw Films/Bedlam Productions CARD: 1925 King George V reigns over a quarter of the world’s population. He asks his second son, the Duke of York, to give the closing speech at the Empire Exhibition in Wembley, London. INT. BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE, STUDIO - DAY CLOSE ON a BBC microphone of the 1920's, of machinery suspended on springs. A formidable piece A BBC NEWS READER, in a tuxedo with carnation boutonniere, is gargling while a TECHNICIAN holds a porcelain bowl and a towel at the ready. The man in the tuxedo expectorates discreetly into the bowl, wipes his mouth fastidiously, and signals to ANOTHER TECHNICIAN who produces an atomizer. The Reader opens his mouth, squeezes the rubber bulb, and sprays his inner throat. Now, he’s ready. The reader speaks in flawless pear-shaped tones. higher creature in the vocal world. BBC NEWS READER Good afternoon. This is the BBC National Programme and Empire Services taking you to Wembley Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the Second and Final Season of the Empire Exhibition. INT. CORRIDOR, WEMBLEY STADIUM - DAY CLOSE ON a man's hand clutching a woman's hand. Woman’s mouth whispers into man's ear. BBC NEWS READER (V.O.) 58 British Colonies and Dominions have taken part, making this the largest Exhibition staged anywhere in the world. Complete with the new stadium, the Exhibition was built...
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...carpet until Mrs. Calendar took his elbow. “Ben?” she said. “I just think it’s too terrific for words.” He walked past her and into the hall. Just as he got to the foot of the stairs his father came up behind him. “Leave me alone.” “Ben, for God’s sake what is it.” “I don’t know what it is.” “Come here,” Mr. Braddock said. He took his arm and led him down the hall and into a bedroom. “Son?” he said closing the door and locking it. “Now what is it?” “I don’t know.” “Well something seems pretty wrong.” “Something is.” “Well what?” ‘I don’t know!” Benjamin said. “But everything — everything is grotesque all of a sudden.” “Grotesque?” “Those people in there are grotesque. You’re grotesque.” “Ben.” “I’m grotesque. This house is grotesque. It’s just this feeling I have all of a sudden. And I don’t know why!” […] “But I’ve got to be alone. I’ve got to think until I know what’s happening to me.” […] As a birthday present, Benjamin receives diving equipment from his parents. In the presence of their neighbors, Mr. Braddock makes Benjamin test it in their swimming pool. “Now ladies and gentlemen? The boy is going to perform spectacular and amazing feats of skill and daring under water.” Mr. Arnold laughed. “Get your pennies ready, folks.” “Are you ready, boy?” Mr. Braddock said. “All right then. On with the show!” “On with the show!” the Arnold children yelled, jumping up and down “On with the show! On with the show!” Mrs. Arnold stood...
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...versus Literal Language Shirl Lofton Professor Robert Bass Critical Thinking PHI 210 Date: October 21, 2011 It was the summer of 1971; I was in Lynch Kentucky spending the summer with my grandparents. My grandparent’s house is surrounded by mountains and had a ditch on the side of the house with running water and an apple tree in the front yard. Grandma and I were sitting on the pouch drinking homemade lemonade, as it was very hot outside. The water current in the ditch was hitting against the rocks, and then I heard a voice, it was the next-door neighbor Mrs. Saunders; she sold homemade ice cream for twenty-five cents. Mrs. Saunders yelled “Mrs. Brown it is hot as a firecracker” and grandma said, “Yes it is but I can smell the rain”. The both chuckle and I said, “Grandma it is not the 4th of July and it is not raining. My grandma burst out in a loud laughter and said “child you just wait and see, I tell you I smell the rain”. Who know I was learning figurative language at the age of seven. Figurative language usage began as early as the 15th century. Our language represents thoughts and ideas. These thoughts and ideas can be communicated in spoken, written and signed forms. We have Literal language, which means exactly what it says. We have Figurative language, which refers to words that go beyond the usual meaning of literal words, and exaggerates and alters words to provide extra layers of meaning. With the use of figurative language it creates pictures in...
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...mother, Roberta(also known as Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis are talking about Peter’s broken model engine when there is a knock on the front door. Two gentlemen come to see father and talk for a long time. Father speaks briefly with mother and mysteriously leaves home. The next morning, mother leaves for London and returns in the evening, looking tired. She requests the children to be good while she is away and not to ask any question about father. Several horrid weeks pass by and one morning, mother tells the children that they are moving to a little white house near railway line in the country. They take the train and arrive at their new home in the dark. CHAPTER 2: PETER AND THE COAL The family do not get a decent supper as they think Mrs. Viney has not prepared it for them. Mother prepares what she can and off they go to bed. The next morning, the children wake up feeling excited in their new home. They discover that a nearby field backs onto a railway line but the railway station is too far to see from where they are. Before supper the children decides to go to the railway station. They have a lot to see and a large heap of coal catches Peter’s attention. When Peter steals coal from the station yard, he is caught by the Station Master. Peter thinks that taking some coals from the middle of the heap is harmless. The Station Master warns them that what they have done is stealing because the coal belongs to the railway station. It is only then they realize what they have done...
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...June 12, 1974 Mrs. Mitchell applied for unemployment compensation benefits. She was initially disqualified from seven weeks of benefits by a deputy of the Unemployment Security Commission. Mrs. Mitchell then fill an appeal, the Appeal Tribunal reversed the deputy’s decision. Mrs. Mitchell’s benefits were reinstated on August 28, 1974. On September 13, 1974 the center appealed the decision made by the appeal tribunal to the whole commission. The commission over ruled the Appeal Tribunal and reinstated the seven week disqualification period. Mrs. Mitchell then applied for and was granted certiorari from the decision of the commission to the District Court of Bernalillo County. The District Court reversed the commission’s decision and ordered the benefits to be reinstated. Issue: The issue is whether Mrs. Mitchell’s actions constituted misconduct under § 59-9-5(b), N.M.S.A. 1953 Rule: The term “misconduct” is not defined in the Unemployment Compensation Law. The Wisconsin Supreme Court found that in a prior case no statutory definition of misconduct existed, and they formulate a definition for such. The Supreme Court of New Mexico adopts that definition and hold Mrs. Mitchell’s acts constituted misconduct. Applying: Mrs. Mitchell’s insubordination, improper attire, name calling, and other conducted evidence a willful disregard of the interests of the center. And each separate incident was not sufficient enough to conclude misconduct, when taken in totality Mrs. Mitchell’s conduct...
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...Summer Nunamker Mrs. Henry English 11.4 20 April 2012 Love Through Hardship Love through hardship is a reoccurring theme seen in many different types of art, whether it’s a movie or a painting. Love through hardship is even seen in everyday life. Tim McGraw’s poem “Don’t Take the Girl” is a prime example of love through hardship. For example, “Stranger came and pulled a gun, grabbed her by the arm said “If you do what I tell you to, there won't be any harm,” and Johnny said "Take my money, take my wallet, take my credit cards here's the watch that my grandpa gave me, here's the key to my car, mister give it a whirl, but please don't take the girl” (McGraw 1) This song shows that even through adversity love prospers and defeats tribulation. Furthermore, when a man or woman says something like this for their significant other it shows how much they love and care for them. Another example is when Time McGraw says, “Doctor says the baby's fine, but you'll have to leave 'cause his momma's fading fast, and Johnny hit his knees and there he prayed, take the very breath you gave me, take the heart from my chest, I'll gladly take her place if you'll let me, make this my last request, take me out of this world, God, please don't take the girl” (McGraw 1). Love does not fade when things get rough. The man in the poem is willing to sacrifice his life for hers, and that proves that love flourishes through all travail. That’s why “Don’t Take the Girl” by Tim McGraw is a perfect example...
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...By a raise of hands, how many of us today have done any foreign trade with another country? Nobody, well that’s what I figured. Today I will be informing you about some of the customs of Germany and how you would go about doing business with someone or a German company. I will also talk a little about the luxury car industry in Germany and I’m sure everyone here is familiar with which brands these are. First of all, German is the official language of Germany, who figured. It is spoken as the first language by 95% of population of nearly 83 million people according to Kwintessential. The average German is not very welcoming to tourists because they usually don’t have a clue how to speak German. Germans are often considered the masters of planning. Germans like to always know what they are going to be doing at any certain time of the day. When the business day ends, you are expected to leave the office. If you must stay after normal closing, it indicates that you didn’t plan your day properly. German’s take their days off work very seriously and there is a law that assures no unnecessary noise is made on Sundays and Holidays. No one is seen working outside. That means no washing your car or even hanging up your laundry to dry. Not only are you required to be quiet on Sundays and Holidays, but you are also required by law to be quiet during the posted “Quiet Hours”. Germans take a lot of pride in their homes. They are kept clean and tidy at all times with everything...
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...“Of course, Doctor,” Frank said. “Wait just a minute. Who is this Walter you are talking about?” Walter exclaimed. “You are Walter, Walter Stokes. Don’t you remember?” Goodman replied as he jotted down notes. “I am not Walter. My name is Terrence,” replied Walter in an agitated tone. “Look, I don’t have time for this! I am on a busy schedule. I have tons of paperwork to do at the office. Am I done here?” “No, you are in a psychiatric hospital. Do you not remember yesterday, Walter?” questioned Goodman. “For the last time I am not Walter! And no, I do not remember yesterday. What happened and why am I here?” exclaimed Walter. Dr. Goodman wrote down notes about Walter’s obvious memory loss and possible multi-personality disorder. “Your family brought you here because you have been mentally unstable,” answered Goodman. “You have been admitted for your own safety. I will let you go back to your room. Just ask the nurses or Frank here if you need anything.” Frank escorted Walter out the room with Rodney in pursuit as Goodman finished his notes about Walter’s strange behavior. He called the nurse’s station to inform Frank that he would like to see Walter every day from now on. On Wednesday, Frank and Rodney brought Walter to Dr. Goodman’s office for his daily psychiatric evaluation. They entered the office and Walter walked up to Goodman’s desk and greeted, “Good morning Doc, I’m Edward Hill, but you can call me Ed.” Goodman’s eyebrows rose up into his hairline at Walter’s...
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...Broken Medley Wait. Be still. Don't go over the line. Don't let go. Wait for it. "BANG!" My reactions were precise as I sprung out of the blocks. The sun was beating down on my back as my feet clawed at the blistering, red turf. With every step I took, my toes sunk into the squishy, foul smelling surface, as my lungs grasped for air. Everything felt the way it should as I plunged toward my destination. I clutched the baton in my sweaty palms, promising myself not to let go. My long legs moved me as fast as I could go as I hugged the corner of the line like a toddler hugging their favorite teddy bear. The steps were just like I had practiced. As I came closer to my final steps, my stomac started twisting and my heart beat began to rise. The different colors of arrows started to pass under my feet, and I knew it was time. "Reach," I yelled to Susan, whom had seemed unusually far away. Yelling, "Slow down, slow down," turned into "Stop!" Susan halted to a stop as the gold baton fell into her hands and she took off into a dead sprint. The red colored flag rose. We were disqualified from something that we all dreaded; going out of the exchange zone. I had never really been a part of a team that had a chance to win something, but the potential was always there. I finally got my chance to be a part of such a team my sophomore year of track. Mr. McCain, the head track coach, had decided to experiment with some different races to gain more team points. Since the girls'...
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