...B – Society’s Child The text, which is an excerpt from “Society’s Child- My Autobiography” deals with the themes of saying your opinion and to stay true to yourself even though it’s hard and the racial discrimination that still occurred during the 1960’s. I shall elaborate on both of the themes and the way they’re presented. The author of the text is the well-known musician, folksinger and writer Janis Ian who was born 1951. Janis Ian had her first hit single, “Society’s Child”, at the age of thirteen. The song is about an interracial romance forbidden by her mother and frowned upon by peers and teachers. The extract from her Autobiography shows her struggle at a concert, as she is fighting to keep on singing as some people at the concert repeatedly started chanting “Nigger lover” as she sang the song. She then runs of stage and into the restroom where she is crying and discussing with her promoter whether she should go back on stage or not. In the end she decides to stubbornly stick to her principles and walk up on stage and began to sing the song again from the top. She gathered the courage and stayed true to herself. The topic is of universal interest. Not only because racism is something that still exists today, but also because the text represents a person with a lot of courage who can stand up for themselves and their principles –even if they’re on their own. Even though it is published in 2009 and discusses the events of the 1960’s oppression of the Afro-American...
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...and affection. A part of what she was missing was compensated by the love and admiration her fans showered her with and what she claims made her the star that she was. Her combination of beauty, sexiness, intelligence and vulnerability is what made her legendary, who continues to inspire many till this day, however that is not all that she was. Marilyn was famous for acting, modeling, singing, etc. She certainly had the whole package. However the entire world was mesmerized by her because of her sexuality and charm. She posed nude for a calendar shot and appeared on the first issue of playboy. The promotion of those photos made Monroe a very popular star. Her fame enlarged when she won a golden globe for her performance in the movie “Some like it hot”. And what launched her as a sex symbol was her appearance in big roles like” gentlemen prefer blondes” and “how to marry a millionaire”. Her dumb character was used for comedic purposes in films; however she was not dumb at all. In fact people recall her being a perspicacious and shrewd business woman who took her craft very seriously. Unlike other contemporary celebrities she was not afraid to take risks. She was smart enough to strike a balance between satisfying her appetite without disappointing the public especially her fans. Trying to preserve an impeccable stain free reputation can be quite the challenge especially with factors that interfere with the process of verifying the soundness of this reputation. Marilyn was...
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...B. Society’s Child – My Autobiography In 1965 the civil rights movement was still at its highest. It was 10 years ago since Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to at white man in the bus. A lot had changed since, but some people could not stand the black, while others began to accept them as being equal with the white people – people were divided. Some did not dare to speak up about acceptance of the black, because they were afraid of being killed. It was the circumstances at that time, but the 15 years old singer/songwriter Janis Ian, was not afraid – at first. She wrote a song about an interracial romance, and not everyone found it acceptable. Janis Ian got a lot of hate mail, threats and even got shouted of the stage, but this only became a turning point for her life and singing career. Janis Ian’s autobiography is written as an article and is divided into columns. The main purpose of a structure build like an article is to inform the readers, and so do this autobiography. It also makes it very easy to read, and her messages also seem clearer. The text contains flashbacks on page 2, column 2 to page 3, column 1 and on page 3, column 2 to page 3, column 1. She uses the flashbacks as an information to the readers about the former circumstances. This gives us a better understanding of the situation. It is very important for Janis Ian that the readers of her autobiography understand how she feels, and feel compassion with her. She is very afraid of going back on stage...
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...education. When designing a curriculum, the comprehension must be understood in a classroom. The topic of this paper is using a curriculum to set up a pre-k classroom. It’s very important when understanding the curriculum to master the essentials when designing a classroom. Designing a classroom is one of the major issues for a teacher when trying to incorporate the curriculum into the classroom. Most classroom are well thought of because the usually plan a participation exploration, and conducive to a learning environment. Teachers who have better classrooms have students with higher achievements and organizational skills. A real challenge for teachers is trying to provide general educations that are inclusive that works for all children. Some of the theories and/or philosophies that I have chosen was John Lock because that education make the man, and I believe that and it’s all about where you put the education after you have it. So he came up with a theory of Associationism. A great mind needs to be brought to light. Another great philosopher is John Dewey because he believed in the continuance of life and the meaning for it is that education is really needed in every person. I envisioned my classroom having a lot of informed posters on the wall and different centers for playing/ learning as in science, technology, manipulative, writing etc., also having a little are in the corner but the window to use during circle time to see the...
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...John Covington Covington 1 7/9/12 English 112 General Public Response to Lucy Grealy’s “Masks” “What on earth is that? That is the ugliest girl I have ever seen.” Proclaimed the boisterous bully from across the junior high lunch table in what would be just another attack on the appearance of Lucy Grealy. Lucy Grealy was diagnosed at a young age with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The disease took most of her jaw and after many chemotherapy treatments and reconstructive operations she was left with a disfigured appearance. Lucy’s identity was molded by the way she was treated in society. From the time she began grade school she was teased and tormented for being different. Her story is a prime example of how “normal” people alienate anything that doesn’t fit into their materialistic expectations causing a sense of shameful separation and negative emotions to be ascribed toward ones identity. What does it mean to be “normal” in today’s society? Does it mean giving up your ideals or birth rights to stake a claim or hold a position that you deem fitting? Does it mean having to live up to all of the physical and mental qualities that we as Americans value? Society can be a cruel and tempestuous force sometimes, causing us to do things we wouldn’t normally consider just to fit in. This was certainly the case for Firoozeh Dumas when she wrote “After three months of rejections, I added “Julie” to my resume. Call it coincidence, but the job offers...
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...Nadine Mooney December 12, 2014 Christian Counseling The goal of Christian Counseling, according to Dr. Crabb, is to become more like the Lord. Counseling can go down many roads, leaving patients with the “I want to feel good” feeling, or I want to be happy (Crabb, 1977, p. 22). However, in order to fully be happy or to feel good, you must put the Lord first, especially in counseling. The more I abide in Christ, the more I will enjoy the pleasures available in fellowship with God (happiness) (Crabb, 1977, p. 22). Crabb has found that through years of counseling, putting God first, and attempting to be more Christ like, are the only true ways to actually feel good and to feel happy (Crabb, 1977, p. 22). The Lord fills us with unspeakable joy and peace, so much more than anything the world offers (Crabb, 1977, p. 22). Finding happiness for the patients should never be the goal, being more like Christ, should be the goal (Crabb, 1977, p. 22). Counseling, is not only about putting God first, it also about being a trustworthy counselor. As a Christian counselor, what you believe, how you feel and act, what you do and don’t do, matter, a lot. You need to make sure you are building a counseling ministry that is full of caring (Clinton, Archibald, & Ohlschlager, 2005, p. 29). The counselor-client relationship is one of the most important pieces to the Christian Counseling puzzle, and without a client trusting you that puzzle winds up missing a huge amount of pieces...
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...Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.” 4. Latest Impact Statement / Latest Main Accomplishments “The ALS Association and The American Academy of Neurology are awarding the 2015 Sheila Essey Award to Adriano Chio, M.D., F.A.A.N. (The University of Turin, Italy) and Robert P. Bowser, Ph.D. (Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona). The award prize $50000 is given to continue ALS research.” Contact/2014 Financial Challenge: Kathi Henson, Board vice chair, Phone: 314-432-7257 According to the form 990, the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter’s revenue is decreasing from the previous year. In 2012 contribution and gift was $1,518,636 but in 2013 it decrease to 1,429,073. This is a big threated issue for the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter. Identify Donor Demographics: From the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter’s official website we can find the past fundraisers demographic. The demographic is given below: Name | Age | Fund | Jason Ehrlich | 10 | $516 | High School Student | | $40000 | Jason Metcalfe | 11 | $12,000 | Christian & Paul | 12 & 13 | $67,000 | At the recent time some of the companies and organization are contributing for The ALS...
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...aggravaterespiratory, heart, and other health problems. It can beparticularly harmful to people with existing lung or heartdisease, the elderly, and the very young. Six of every ten people live in areas that fail to meet one or more federal airquality standards during some portion of the year. However, noteveryone who lives in such areas will have health problems.Level, extent, and duration of exposure, age, individualsusceptibility, and other factors play a significant role in determining whether or not someone will experiencepollution-related health problems. Since polluted air can movefrom one area or region to another, it has the potential toaffect virtually all of us. Acid rain--caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combiningwith moisture in the air--limits the ability of lakes to supportaquatic life, may damage trees and plants, and erodes buildingsurfaces and national monuments. Pollutants in the air can alsoreduce visibility, obscuring the majestic vistas in nationalparks . Other air pollutants--called "air toxics"--are known or suspectedto cause cancer or other serious heath effects, such as damage torespiratory or nervous systems. Air toxics include metals,particles, and certain vapors from fuels and other sources. Some chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners last along time if released into the air, rising to the upperatmosphere where they destroy the protective layer. These andother air pollutants (like methane and carbon dioxide) alsocontribute to the suspected...
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...127 Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1 Understand the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business. 2 List the steps involved in the right way to buy a business. 3 Describe the various methods used in valuing a business. 4 Discuss the process of negotiating the deal. Buying an Existing Business Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. —Karl von Clausewitz A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity: an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. —Winston Churchill CHAPTER FIVE Learning Objectives 1-A. Understand the advantages of buying an existing business. 128 SECTION 2 • BUILDING THE BUSINESS PLAN: BEGINNING CONSIDERATIONS The entrepreneurial experience always involves risk. One way to minimize the risk of entrepreneurship is to purchase an existing business rather than to create a new venture. Buying an existing business requires a great deal of analysis and evaluation to ensure that what the entrepreneur is purchasing meets his or her needs and expectations. Exercising patience and taking the necessary time to research a business before buying it are essential to getting a good deal. Research conducted by Stanford’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies reports that the average business purchase takes 19 months from the start of the search to the closing of the deal.1 In too many cases, the excitement of being able to implement...
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...George Smith Patton, Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a United States Army general, best known for his flamboyant character and his command of the Seventh United States Army, and later the Third United States Army, in the European Theater of World War II. Born in 1885 to a privileged family with an extensive military background, Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute, and later the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He participated in the 1912 Olympic Modern Pentathlon, and was instrumental in designing the M1913 "Patton Saber". Patton first saw combat during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916, taking part in America's first military action using motor vehicles. He later joined the newly formed United States Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces and saw action in World War I, first commanding the U.S. tank school in France before being wounded near the end of the war. In the interwar period, Patton remained a central figure in the development of armored warfare doctrine in the U.S. Army, serving in numerous staff positions throughout the country. Rising through the ranks, he commanded the U.S. 2nd Armored Division at the time of the U.S. entry into World War II. Patton led U.S. troops into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, where he later established himself as an effective commander through his rapid rehabilitation of the demoralized U.S. II Corps. He commanded the Seventh Army during...
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