...Down below there was only a vast white undulating sea of cloud. Above there was the sun, and the sun was white like the clouds, because it is never yellow when one looks at it from high in the air. He was still flying the Spitfire. His right hand was on the stick, and he was working the rudder bar with his left leg alone. It was quite easy. The machine was flying well, and he knew what he was doing. Everything is fine, he thought. I'm doing all right. I'm doing nicely. I know my way home. I'll be there in half an hour. When I land I shall taxi in and switch off my engine and I shall say, help me to get out, will you. I shall make my voice sound ordinary and natural and none of them will take any notice. Then I shall say, someone help me to get out. I can't do it alone because I've lost one of my legs. They'll all laugh and think that I'm joking, and I shall say, all right, come and have a look, you unbelieving bastards. Then Yorky will climb up onto the wing and look inside. He'll probably be sick because of all the blood and the mess. I shall laugh and say, for God's sake, help me out. He glanced down again at his right leg. There was not much of it left. The cannon shell had taken him on the thigh, just above the knee, and now there was nothing but a great mess and a lot of blood. But there was no pain. When he looked down, he felt as though he were seeing something that did not belong to him. It had nothing to do with him. It was just a mess which happened to be there...
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...Bottled Water Beware Water is the top third industry in the world today – a powerful commodity for business, “the Blue Gold of the Future!” But actually water is a top requirement for human survival and with our increasing environmental issues destroying our water reserves, many people on the planet are having a hard time surviving as their ability to access water is becoming difficult and expensive, and the quality of clean water is becoming unhealthy with industrial pollution especially in poor countries. The bottled water industry is worth $170 billion in the world today. It seems the whole water bottle industry was a marketing dream sold to the people as a necessity to ward off the problems of tap water – labeling tap water the inferior competition. “Scaring us, seducing us and misleading us – these strategies are the core parts of manufacturing demand.” Scaring us by telling us tap water is dirty, seducing us with images of pure water running off mountains on water labels and misleading us with their attacks on tap water. When in fact, most bottled water comes from the tap and treated with chemicals for taste and odor effects. In Canada, there are two categories of bottled water: 1) spring/ mineral water and 2) water other than spring or mineral water. Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drugs Act & Regulations (FDAR) because it is considered a food. Health Canada also regulates bottled water by controlling the packaging, labeling, advertising and other safety...
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...Warning: Beware of Creature On this, the night before Halloween, there are no more appropriate novels than Frankenstein to read. Although Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s original intent was simply to participate in a horror story contest with her friends (which she rightfully won), she ended up crafting a well-known, full-length masterpiece. Frankenstein is famous not only for being spooky, but also for its commentary on the themes of dangers of knowledge and hubris, and monstrosity via playing God and losing innocence. “‘I imagine you may deduce an apt moral from my tale...nor can I doubt but that my tale conveys in its series internal evidence of the truth of the events of which it is composed’” (19). Through Frankenstein’s voice Shelley describes the greatest moral she has to offer from the suffering depicted in her story: the dangers of discovery and knowledge, which is that sometimes, however well-meant and innocent the intent may be, the expected result of scientific pursuits can turn out completely different than expected. Shelley’s prime example of this is the Creature and all the destruction he brings in his wake. So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein -- more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation (33). This is the epiphany that leads to the creation of the Creature, undoubtedly a somewhat naive and enthusiastic motivation...
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...Walk into virtually any home in the United States and it is practically guaranteed that there will be a container of some form of pesticide (Raid) or herbicide (Roundup, Spectracide, Ortho) on hand. These are considered “everyday” products used by most homeowners to kill bugs and weeds. They have all been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as safe for use by the general public. They are sold by large retailers as well as smaller local vendors. Based on those two factors, it is a common – but dangerous - assumption that these chemicals must be safe for use. But – “Buyer Beware!” Household pesticides and herbicides contain hidden ingredients that are not provided on the product labels. Under the current laws, manufacturers do not have to divulge all of the ingredients that are used in the production of a pesticide or herbicide. Many of these unidentified ingredients are poisons that could be potentially hazardous to adults and children alike. It is crucial that the labels on these products contain a complete list of the ingredients, as well as any potential hazards. Consumers have a right to this information in order to be able to make informed decisions. There are two categories of ingredients listed on the labels of these products – active and inert. The active ingredients in these products are regulated by the EPA. Active ingredients are those that directly affect the target pest. They must be listed on each container. Problem solved – Right...
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...What does the mirror stands for in “Beware: Do Not Read This Poem” by Ishmael Reed. Ishmael Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression. In Beware: Do Not Read This Poem Reed protests against cultural dominance. Culture is a part of people, and language and art are parts of culture. And in this poem Reed talks about how people are made by cultures and lost to other cultures. However, Reed’s rightness of cultural protest is not of concern here, rather, the symbolic presentation of the mirror is under scrutiny here; and it can be said that the mirror represents art, literature and strikingly the poem itself. The poem starts with how an old woman becomes obsessed with mirrors, and grows isolated from the community, and how she abandons her old life and finds a new life among her mirrors, by disappearing herself within it. By this old woman’s story poet recalls the enchanting effects of literature and art on a reader. Poet rejects the idea of art and literature as a simple mirror reflecting life, and rather, claims it as a living experience. One finds reflection of his own life in literature, like the mirror, and gets lost in his imagination. At times, literature creates a whole new world, a world where things are very different, sometimes surreal, yet a reader finds reality in it, as it is really happening; and as he moves deeper into the story, the imagination becomes so strong that he begins...
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...Boardperson invited his girlfriend Reggie Racket to his apartment. Upon arrival Ms. Racket noticed three signs illuminated in the shops front window, a closed sign, a sign reading “Beware of Dogs” in cursive lettering, and a sign that read “Beware my Weiner” will the outline of a Dachshund below it. Upon seeing the “Beware my wiener sign, Ms. Racket texted Mr. Boardperson saying, “Beware of My Weiner??!!” Mr. Boardperson responded, “issa joke,” and “Porkchop is great!” Ms. Racket then proceeded along the path where she again encountered signs reading “Beware of Dogs and Beware my Weiner.” She looked at the “Beware of Dogs” sign but was unable to read it because she could not read cursive lettering. Ms Racket proceeded into the building and up the stairs toward Mr. Boardperson’s apartment. Upon entering the apartment, Ms. Racket jumped with excitement and landed on Porkchop’s tail causing him to whimper. Hearing this, the second dog, Lucky, ran up the stairs and bit Ms. Racket on the foot before she could move. The bite left a scar on Ms. Racket’s foot and forced her out of her foot-modeling career. In addition, Ms. Racket spent $1000...
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...Basic Theory Test (Highway Code) Study Notes 8th Edition Version: 12.10.11 THE ONLY STUDY NOTES AVAILABLE IN SOFT-COPY 13-PAGE POCKET/PDA-FRIENDLY CONDENSATION OF THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK “BASIC THEORY OF DRIVING - 8th EDITION” INCLUDES 10 MOCK TEST QUESTIONS For Mock Test Questions, Please Register At http://www.SingaporeTests.com SingaporeTests.com – Study Notes for Basic Theory Test NOT FOR RESALE Page 1 SECTION A - DRIVING LICENCES Age / Fitness to Drive - Min. 18 years old - Good vision - Free from any disease or physical inability which would impair driving capability e.g. epilepsy, mental disorder etc - Required to apply Provisional Driving Licence - Test knowledge on rules & regulations, traffic signs & signals - Validity does not expire - Valid for 6 months - Can be renewed for 6 months each time - L plate learner on driving circuit & public roads - Required before taking the practical driving test - Test knowledge on proper techniques & the safety aspects of driving - Have to re-take FTT if fail to pass driving test within 2 years - Valid for lifetime for Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents - Valid for a period of 5 years for Foreigners Class 1: Motor vehicles (< 250kg when unladen) for the use by persons suffering from some physical defect or disability Class 2B: Motorcycles < 200cc Class 2A: Motorcycles between 201-400cc Class 2: Motorcycles exceeding 400cc Class 3: Motor cars not exceeding 3,000kg & carry not more than 7 passengers (excl...
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...how cross'd…(III.i.80-85). First Murderer. You made it known to us.(III.i.90). In summary, Macbeth is accountable for Banquo’s death because he is the main contributor and he knows himself that he is to blame. Lastly, Macbeth is not personally responsible for the murder of Macduff’s family as he ordered the murder as a result of others actions. In spite of the fact that Macbeth ordered the death of Macduff’s family, the blame should be on Macduff for leaving his family alone. Since Macduff left the country and betrayed Macbeth, Macduff brought his family in the problem and endangered them. Furthermore, an apparition who said to beware of Macduff confronted Macbeth. The warning caused Macbeth to beware Macduff and to set his sights on his family since Macduff left the country. “First Apparition. Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff. Beware the thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(IV.i.78-79). In addition, the witches brought the apparitions upon Macbeth to confuse him, which led him to kill Macduff’s family. It is not Macbeth’s fault that Macduff’s family was at risk because the witches guided Macbeth into killing them. Overall, the Macduff family’s murder was inevitable as Macbeth was directed to killing them by the apparition and witches. To conclude, Macbeth is personally responsible for the passing of Banquo, but he is not for Duncan’s and the Macduff family’s death. Duncan’s death was caused not by Macbeth, but by Lady Macbeth and the prophecy from the three...
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...----------------------------------------------------------------------- Swadhinata, ei shobdhoti kibhabe amader holo Independence, how this word became ours -- Nirmolendu Goon 'Cause a poem will be written, with eager excitement Lacks and lacks of excited anxious eager rebelious audiences are waiting Till dawn on the beach of the park that turned into an ocean of crowd- 'When is the poet arriving?' 'When is the poet arriving?' This childrens' park was not there then, This tree, flower adorned park was not there then, This sleepy colourless afternoon was not there then | Then how was the afternoon then? Then how was, the childrens' park, bench-tree flower garden Covered, this field, the heart of Dhaka? I know, black hand was raised to erase the memory of that day | So I see today in this poetless desolate plain Poet against poet, Field against field, Afternoon against afternoon, Park against park, March against march .... | O! unborn children, O! poet of future, While swinging on the colourful cradle of childrens' park You will know one day everything - I'm, for you Leaving the story of that great afternoon | Neither the park, nor the flower garden - nothing was there, Only as the sky still today touching the horizon Was there wide grass-filled field, green and greenish The green of our freedom-filled heart mingled with The green of this wide field | Red-band around their head and wrist, they came rushing to this field, The iron labouror...
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...has on you. Drugs are killers which affect you in several ways which will be outlined and discussed and warned of. Anyone who does ice can get really sick and should not be used by anyone. Ice is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride. Ice is “sheet-like” crystals, which can also be different colours, often they come in pink, blue or green. The other street names for ice are crystal meth, shabu, Tina, d-meth and glass. So beware of the ice it is a killer. The effects ice or any other drug depends on the person; it will depend on the size of the person the weight and health. The effect can also depend on the environment where you use drugs, such as the weather or if the person is all alone; can be with others or a party. It also can effect people differently, if u have taken the drug or not, because some people can be use to it. When people take the drug ice it can give them an experience of a physiological and even physical effect like, nervousness, panic attacks, anxiety and paranoia and more. This is why you should beware of ice, it is a killer. The long term effects of ice can bring a fair amount of issues to someone. Such as high blood pressure high, increase of a heart attack and heart failure. It can also cause chronic sleeping problems. Also it can cause depression, anxiety, tension and paranoia. Long term ice uses can end up with serious brain damage were it may damage the brain cells, which reduces your memory function and other parts that relate...
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...Macbeth visits the witches and gets a visit from three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and child crowned with a tree in his hand. Throughout this scene, the apparitions warn Macbeth of three things. I believe that if the apparitions had not warned about the three things, he would not have recognized that his life was being threatened, therefore, he would not have had to continue with murder and fighting. The first apparition warns Macbeth of Macduff. “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff! / Beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me: enough,” (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 71-72) was said by the first apparition, an armed head, telling Macbeth that he needed to beware Macduff hinting that Macduff is out to get him. The second apparition tells Macbeth that no man born of woman can harm him, “Be bloody, bold, and resolute! Laugh to scorn / The pow’r of man, for none of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth.” (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 79-81) The final, third, apparition tells Macbeth that he cannot be harmed until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane, “Be lion-mettled, proud, and take no care / Who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are: / Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him.” (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines...
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...According to the article, “Beware Signs of Teen Depression” written by Rebecca Hagelin talks about teen depression. This article just informs its readers about the causes of depression, along with signs. “Beware Signs of Teen Depression” includes facts and issues that affect a teen’s life. Hagelin describes what depression can lead into and what could happen if they don’t get help. At the end of this article it states what the brain is, and how the parent can help their child. The main issue discussed in this editorial is Teen Depression. Little issues that this covers is signs, facts, and ways to help. Rebecca Hagelin’s point of view on this issue I think would be hope. Hagelin audience would be parents. Hagelin wants her audience to think specifically to see if their child is struggling with this illness, and if they are to go seek help. My point of view of this article is that I believe, something dramatic can be turned around and have something come out for the good. Mainly that our pop culture is putting things into kids minds that aren’t true, that they need to dress a certain way, look a certain way, weigh a certain amount, do this to be cool, and what not. With kids if they don’t fit in they can lead into depression mode. “You would think that teenagers grouping up in the most prosperous society in history would be abundantly joyful.” Opinion. “And while the general incidence of suicide has decreased in the United States in the Past 25 years, it has tripled among...
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...Technology Technology is a huge part of everyday life for most people. It has made a huge impact on the world today. The question is, how much is too much? While both “No technology? No problem.” By Eric Brende and “Beware the Apps!” by Lacreta Scott are similar in the way they think too much technology is not good but differ in how much they should cut back on. The two articles are similar in the way they both think too much technology is not good. “I am merely wading in technology. They are drowning in it, dog-paddling to keep their heads above water.” (Brende 679) explains here that people are so consumed with technology they are drowning in it. He says “and with a degree of usage, I enjoy a balanced like, blending family with work, and leave ample leisure to write books and articles, play music, and visit relatives.”(Brende679) as he limits his use of technology to a minimum. Lacreta goes on to agree with this “Already I am too late. The apps are with is. Texting, Tweeting, E-mailing, Etc-ing. They are fixtures in our lives.”(Scott683). She starts by telling how it ruins relationships. “I have seen, and you have seen, two people at lunch, talking, but not to each other. Each is talking into a cell phone to absent third parties” (Scott684). She feel that people even miss the little things around them because they are so caught up in technology. “Another common sight is someone walking along, ignoring the sounds of nature or of the city, with a hands-free device in his...
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...Lesson 4 The bigger and the better! Conditional and non- conditional warnings; Imperative review A: Work in pairs. Look at the pictures on this page and write down a list of words that come to mind. Your words can describe people, objects, actions, etc. there are no incorrect actions. B: We often use beware of, caution, warning and danger in public warning notices. Use the list you wrote in exercise A to complete as many warnings as possible. Follow the examples. 1. Beware of the dog; ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Caution: Blind corner;_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...
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...The witches in Macbeth reveal human weakness, heighten the tension, and foreshadow things to come, but they do not control Macbeth or anyone else in the play. The only power they have is their ability to reinforce an idea and to cause temptation that was already in his head. Hectate suggests that they do not have the power to make him do the evil and mischief that they desire him to do, nor do they need that power. Macbeth is fully capable of doing all the mischief and evil on his own without the witches. The witches control Macbeth by physical and/or emotional force. Fear and threats, rewards and praise work to control others. These ideas work to different degrees on different people. So much of what is called control depends on the person that is being controlled. For example, Macbeth was easy to control because he thought that the witches had foretold the future but in reality, they brought an idea to the attention of Macbeth. The promise of a throne may send some people to their knees while others will take to their heels. When the witches hold out their promises to Macbeth the only reason they can manipulate him is because they have a knowledge of his ambition and his need for power. In the end this was all they needed to know and to be sure of. They may try to manipulate, but they do not need to control. The character flaws that Macbeth has, will be enough to fill their needs. It is interesting to note that the witches do not ask for anything in return for their prophecies...
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