...English 080 A death in all its own Looking at me now, can you see the hell I’ve been through? No you can’t because I know I hide my dance with hell particularly well. You would never think to expect the women you see now ever had a brush with heroin. I’m not even sure I want to tell this story; but it needs to be told. Every person lives through things differently; every person handles different situations in their own way. My story will not be the same as the next, I imagine this is the very reason I chose to tell it. Not every relationship is butterflies and rainbows. Abuse is not always physical; it can be emotional and mental as well. How many times can someone get pushed down every time they try to get back up? Before they stop trying and decide to just lay there? He hit me; sliced my tires when I tried to leave; locked me away from my daughters; pushed me into a wall when I was seven months pregnant with our son; threw me up against steps and almost broke my back. The list of things that were done to me by him can go on and on. I won’t go into it all. See he was addicted to all different types of drugs and had anger issues worse then a hurricane. He got me started into all of it. Yes I had the choice to make. When it comes to either do this or never see your children again; you do what you are told, especially when you know if you don’t the worst will happen. That “relationship” already had me feeling like there was no way...
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...Button, Button RICHARD MATHESON The package was lying by the front door-a cube-shaped carton sealed with tape, their name and address printed by hand: "Mr. and Mrs. Aurthur Lewis, 21 7 E. Thirty-seventh Street, New York, New York 10016." Norma picked it up, unlocked the door, and went into the apartment. It was just getting dark. After she put the lamb chops in the broiler, she sat down to open the package. Inside the carton was a push-button unit fastened to a small wooden box. A glass dome covered the button. Norma tried to lift it off, but it was locked in place. She turned the unit over and saw a folded piece of paper Scotch-taped to the bottom of the box. She pulled it off: "Mr. Steward will call on you at 8:00P.M." Norma put the button unit beside her on the couch. She reread the typed note, smiling. A few moments later, she went back into the kitchen to make the salad. The doorbell rang at eight o'clock. ''I'll get it," Norma called from the kitchen. Arthur was in the living room, reading. There was a small man in the hallway. He removed his hat as Norma opened the door. "Mrs. Lewis?" he inquired politely. "Yes?" ''I'm Mr. Steward." "Oh, yes." Norma repressed a smile. She was sure now it was a sales pitch. 103 SHORT STORY DECISIONS DECISIONS "May I come in?" asked Mr. Steward. ''I'm rather busy," Norma said, ''I'll get you your whatchamacallit, though." She started to turn. "Don't you want to know what it is?" Norma turned back. Mr. Steward's tone had...
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...not only means to cease from doing (to leave off), and to cease from being (to take away), but also not at all to do (to intermit, Ezekiel 3:11; Zechariah 11:12), and not at all to be (to fail, to be absent), thus: ubi verborum est abundantia non deest peccatum (Fl.). Michaelis suitably compares πολυλογία πολλὰ σφάλματα ἒχει by Stobus, and כל המרבה דברים מביא חטא in the tractate Aboth i. 17, wherewith Rashi explains the proverb. פּשׁע is not here, as elsewhere, e.g., Psalm 19:14, with special reference to the sin of falling away from favour, apostasy, but, like the post-biblical עברה, generally with reference to every kind of violation (פשׁע equals Arab. fsq dirumpere) of moral restraint; here, as Jansen remarks, peccatum sive mendacii, sive detractionis, sive alterius indiscretae laesionis, sive vanitatis, sive denique verbi otiosi. In 19b it is more appropriate to regard משׂכּיל as the present of the internal transitive (intelligenter agit) than to interpret it in the attributive sense (intelligens). We do not, with Bertheau, understand 19a: by many words a transgression does not cease to be what it is; the contrast 19b requires a more general condemnation of the multitude of words, and חדל not only means to cease from doing (to leave off), and to cease from being (to take away), but also not at all to do (to intermit, Ezekiel 3:11; Zechariah 11:12), and not at all to be (to fail, to be absent), thus: ubi verborum est abundantia non deest peccatum (Fl.). Michaelis suitably...
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................................................................................. 7 Language review exercise A: complete the sentences with a gerund from the box. ............ 7 Language review exercise B: complete each sentence so that is seams the same as the sentences just before it. Use a gerund each time. ................................................................. 8 Language review exercise C: circle the correct form(s) of the verb in the text. ................... 8 Writing editing exercise A: read this short text about demanding customers. ..................... 8 In-class assignment week 3 – Team Building ............................................................................. 9 Reading exercise A: none of us is as smart as all of us. Do you agree? In what situations is it true or not true? Give...
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...real dad. Gone were the distinguished, upper-class fathers with the pipes and sweaters with the leather patches on the elbow—the guys who gently sat their children down and explained to them in a calm voice that the kids had messed something up and then gently gave them moral advice on how to fix the situation. Oh, yes, those men were gone. Enter the new guy: Archie Bunker. This dad was middle-aged and middle-class, he believed in family and country, and he feared everyone who was different from him. He yelled at the top of his lungs about anything and everything, and he showed his sensitive side only in the most serious of situations. Archie and family were introduced to America in 1971 by sitcom genius Norman Lear in a show called All in the Family, an American remake of the British hit Till Death Us do Part, which ran for ten seasons in England from 1965-1975. Initially, the show didn’t do well in the ratings. America’s response to the character who would become “America’s most loveable bigot” was outrage. Many wondered how CBS could air a show whose main character used words like “jungle bunny,” “jigaboo,” “fag,” “fairy,” “Mick,” “Spick,” “dumb Polack,” and “Hebe” on a regular basis. The audience was shocked and, at first, put off by such a character. However, the show was saved from cancellation by the popularity of its summer repeats, and had finally earned a place on CBS’s fall schedule (IMDB). Still, the show was shrouded in controversy, which continues...
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...In 1945 he decided to leave the Army to pursue a career in comedy writing, but this later changed into screenwriting and producing for television. Lear's family was Jewish his parents, Herman and Jeanette Lear, had jobs in sales. At the age of 9 his father was sentenced to a three year prison sentence for fraud. While his father was incarcerated, his role models were his grandfather and his uncle. Lear's grandfather composed regular letters to the president on the different political issues . Lear later announced that his grandfather's political participation taught him a lesson he never forgot: "that a citizen can matter." Nevertheless, Lear never imagined himself growing up to be a rich and famous celebrity. "All I wanted was to grow up to be a guy who could flip a quarter to a nephew," he once said. He served as a radio operator and gunner during World War II, flying 52 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater and...
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...format; especially in team environments. By using these conventions the database can be understood by anyone applying these conventions; thus increasing maintainability. These are not rules but guidelines that can be adapted to any working environment. All names should be in camelcase with the first letter in lower case. Separate name parts by using camel case and NOT underscores or spaces. This provides better readability and you will not have to use quotes when doing SQL statements. Prefixes or namespaces are the ONLY parts of names that should be separated by underscores. This defines a clear separation between names and areas. Do not use numbers in names. This is poor design, indicating divided table structures. Do not use dot (.) separator between names, remember use camel casing. This way you will avoid problems when doing SQL statements as fields are accessed using dot notation. It goes without saying, do not use reserved database words in any name. Always try to use names that make sense and are descriptive of their purpose. Avoid abbreviations whenever possible. ONLY use abbreviations that are well known and documented. Avoid acronyms whenever possible. Only use acronyms that are well known and documented. Also, they should all be in uppercase if used. Tables are usually entity you are modeling for persistence. So make sure the names are in proper English and carry natural meanings. These names should make sense and should be descriptive. Avoid...
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...how they grieve individually and as a family. Six feet under is a tragedy drama, because it deals with death, coping with it, and what comes after. Tragedy dramas force viewers to sympathize the family and relate to what they are feeling and dealing with. The Character architecture of Six Feet Under’s pilot episode is that of an ensemble cast. An ensemble includes a group of main characters as opposed to just one main character. Ensembles can follow one character more than the others, or change focus frequently like this episode of Six Feet Under did. Each character is different, they have different personalities, struggles, and aspirations. The episode changes focus from each of the two sons, to the mother, and to the daughter, who are all struggling to cope with their recent loss. Each member is struggling internally with decisions they have made and outside factors that are only made worse by the loss of their father. The pilot of Six Feet Under is a premise pilot. Premise pilots are first episodes in which a life changing event takes place which sets the tone for each of the characters’ lives and how the viewer will see them progress. The major event in Six Feet Under was the family’s father being killed in an automobile accident. The family operates a funeral home, so they are no strangers to death, however each family member struggles to deal with the loss and cope with their own internal issues as well. Nate Fisher is the eldest son of the family, he was waiting...
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...All Saints Niklas Bergman 1. Founded 1994 by Stuert Trevor AllSaints Began as a whole sale menswear brand that sold merchandise exclusively to British high-end retailers such as Harvey Nicolas and Harrods. Named after All Saints road in notting Hill, London, Art, Music and design. They always did and will collaborate with British music industry. In 1997 All Saints Launched its first women swear collection, when the opend their first stand alone store. Six years later Stuart sold All Saints to Kevin Stanford and Stephan Craig By 2006 they launched their first website. in 2010 All Saints was negatively inpacted as a result of the icelandic banking collapse, the corporation “Lion Capital” saved the company. With there help, the brand has seen a 50% rise in profit since 2012. Over the past 2 years, All Saints flagships stores have opened across the U.S in New york, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston and Seattle In The next 3 years the company plans to open 30-50 more stores worldwide * AGE: 18-35 * Gender: Predominately female * Ethnicity mix: Asians, African American, European * Income levels: Middle to upper class, the average price for new seasons merchandise at is between 30-700Dollars * Originated in the UK * 2 Channels – Brick&mortar stores and online ...
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...William Ryals December 3, 2013 Black Identity and Culture Prof. W. P. Holbrook S116 Exploring the Views of Marriage and Family in African American Films, Stereotypes and TV Shows Good Times. The Jeffersons. The Cosby Show. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The list goes on; all of these shows are viewed as classics and are some of the most highest-rated television programs of all-time. Another commonality amongst these shows is that they all center around African American main characters and or families. Many of these shows dealt with the many problems the African American community faces. While African Americans are viewed in a mostly positive light, throughout television history many stereotypes were reoccurring on popular TV shows, movies and in the media. Although improved, the idea of stereotypical characters is still prevalent in modern society. One character that comes to mind immediately is Sheneneh from the hit TV show Martin. She was a loud-mouthed hair stylist, who was the stereotypical face of a ghetto woman in Detroit. In an episode that aired in 1997 titled, “Martin: Power to the People’s Court”, Sheneneh gets into a car accident and she makes the comment “I don’t [have any car insurance], Tommy, and now I ain’t goin’ to be able to get none is what I’m tryna tell you!” This reinforced the stereotype that African American women drive around without car insurance. Sheneneh isn’t alone when it comes to these types of characters; in the Barbershop film series there...
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...Endless Research 1. What are two alternate recipes for Senate Bean Soup? Senate bean soup is a standard item on the Senate restaurant’s daily menu. Although the origins of this culinary decree has been lost in antiquity, It is said that Senate bean soup has become a tradition based on a request of Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho who served in the Senate from 1901 to 1907 and sat as chairman of the committee that supervised the Senate Restaurant. The traditional recipe includes mashed potatoes, while later versions had replaced the mashed potatoes for braised onions the more recent versions does not include either. Listed below are two alternate more recent versions of Senate Bean Soup. Ingredients for the first recipe include: Six ounces of dried navy beans Forty fluid ounces of chicken stock One-half smoked ham hock Vegetable oil as needed Two ounces of diced onion Two ounces of diced carrots Two ounces of diced celery One-half ounce of minced garlic One standard sachet d’epices Tabasco sauce to taste Salt and pepper to taste One tablespoon of clarified butter to garnish Two ounces of medium diced bread First, soak the beans overnight in enough cold water to cover. Second, drain and rinse the beans. Third, heat oil and add carrots, onion, and celery. Sweat onion until they are translucent, usually four to five minutes. Fourth, combine beans, stock, and ham hock with the sweated vegetables. Simmer, skimming, and stirring from time to time, for two hours or...
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...E-Mail Netiquette Typing in all caps is used in an email for shouting or yelling and it is rude. If you just use capital letters where they belong then it sounds more as if you are having a conversation, asking simple questions or simply answering a question in a polite non demanding or judgmental way. Therefore, writing in all capitals in an email or any type of letter is known to be poor netiquette or rude. One of the most evaluated way that we are looked at as people, is what we say to some one, or how we say it. When it comes to a business e-mail or letter, you need to make the impression that you are professional, and will be someone that can be a pleasure to work with. You also don’t want any one to get the wrong first impression of who you are or who you represent. One of the first things that people see in an e-mail is the subject, it indicates what the e-mail is about, so keep it short and straight to the point, but all capital letters or all lower case letters can be made out as an unprofessional impression. If you are sending an e-mail that is work related and it pertains to more than just yourself, it is respectful to attach the people over you and the people in your office or work place to the e-mail. It is not only respectful but it is also so that they can see what is being said within that conversation. That way you don’t have to keep relaying messages and they can just read the conversation themselves. For example, one of your superiors is in the e-mail...
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...the traditional family values were seen as less important, values such as spending time as a family or everyone eating dinner all together. However, most shows during this era still portrayed the idea of a traditional family, which is having the mother stay home to cook, clean, and take care of the children, while the father is off at work supporting the family (Frum). T.V’s popularity in the 70’s was expanding, symbolizing a movement towards equality between races and genders (Frum). With the turn of the century, shows such as “Maude,” “The Jefferson’s,” “All In The Family,” and more began airing on national television (Frum). The social movements of the time period such as equal rights for women and the civil rights movement were becoming apparent in shows like these (Dow). Other than popular shows in the 1970’s, commercial television also had a profound and wide-ranging impact on American society and culture, therefore sparking a new consumer culture. Advertisements have been mentioned as major factors contributing to increased American materialism. With more and more people watching TV, this form of entertainment seemed at an all time high. But, since some shows like “All In The Family” started airing episodes that broke down the traditional family, people at home were starting to wonder for the first time if they really want a traditional family (All In The Family Cast). Sitcom comedies from the 70’s started to aggressively incorporate the idea of feminism in their shows...
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...Kirtricia Copeland ENG 1102 13T4 Dr. Roger Fontana, Instructor 21 April 2013 Sure Thing by David Ives Sure Thing is a short comic play by David Ives including the meeting of two characters. The play begins with Bill approaching Betty in a café, asking "Is this chair taken?" To which she replies “Yes.” The bell rings and Bill repeats his question to which Betty says, “No, but I'm expecting somebody in a minute.” The bells rings again, and Bill poses his question again. This process continues until Bill is finally allowed to take a seat. The entire conversation is comedic and gives a different approach to the questions they are asking each other after the bell rings. I think that it is a lighthearted play. The setting have you as if you are there watching them have the conversation. Everything seemed unrehearsed and even though conversations do not take place like this it was an interesting play. When the bell rings they start their new conversation off with the last thing they discussed with a little comedic twist. The symbolic title of this play, “Sure Thing,” points to the need for a sure thing when dating. Throughout the entire play there is almost always one character that is looking for a sure thing in a relationship and in most of the situations this causes a bell to sound. In the beginning when Betty does not know Bill, to dismiss him she says “Sure...
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