...Everyone has their own flaws and imperfections, nobody is perfect. Whether it be a physical flaw or a mental flaw. Most mental flaws are caused from a traumatic experience. All characters in the book “No Time for Goodbye” by Linwood Barclay are fundamentally flawed in one way or another. Cynthia, the main character of the book, has been diagnosed with extreme anxiety. Enid, Cynthia’s father’s wife suffers from borderline personality disorder and Cynthia’s friend Vince Fleming has intermittent explosive disorder. Cynthia Bigge is the main character of my book, at a young age of fourteen she woke up one day and her family was gone without a trace. The police never found out what had happened that night, the mystery became a cold case. Twenty five years later she received a call from a TV producer asking her if she wanted to be in a mystery TV show about her family disappearing (17). Cynthia said yes, thinking that it would reopen the case and she could find answers. After all these years of not knowing if her mother father and brother were alive or dead caused her to worry which lead to a stomach ulcer. Cynthia’s worries started when her family abandoned her, but she eventually started worrying and feeling anxious about everything and was diagnosed with severe anxiety. She worried about little things, such as if her daughter Grace was safe walking to school on her own, if that brown car really slowed down just to stalk her (34), or of she left a light on at the house...
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...“Goodbye Lenin” The movie that was planned on being shown, “The Miracle of Bern”, was replaced with “Goodbye Lenin” because the DVD was region locked for Europe and could not be played on an American DVD player. “Goodbye Lenin” was a story of a boy named Alex who saw his mother fall into a coma, and when she wakes, he tries to keep her from knowing all that has happened in the eight long months since she was last conscious. “Goodbye Lenin” starts out in 1989 in East Germany. The Kerner family is made up of Alex (main character), his mother Christina, and his sister Ariana. Alex’s mother is a huge believer in the DDR and when she sees Alex fighting against German police control, she faints in the street as he is taken away. He finds her in a hospital in a coma. Skip forward eight months and the Berlin wall has been taken down and the DDR no longer exists. Christina wakes up from her coma, but Alex is warned by the doctor that any sort of shock could scare her enough to kill her. So for the rest of the movie, Alex does everything he can to keep his proud, DDR supporting mother from knowing what has happened the past eight months and what the current state of West and East Germany is. It’s a bit difficult to write about what I learned from the film, solely because I just got back from a trip to Berlin a few weeks ago and I learned a lot about the history of West and East Germany. This film was more of an entertainment film, rather than an educational one. I suppose...
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...GOODBYES ARE NOT FOREVER I never thought I could get this attached to my classmates, so attached that I have mixed feelings as we graduate. I am happy for I know how much we’ve waited for this. I have felt our excitement for it vibrated throughout our classroom as we started with our countdown. I know that we’re happy because of the new freedom close at hand, a new challenge which perhaps tingle our spine from time to time. Yes, graduation has offered us a different kind of happiness. Yet, I’m sad deep within for I know that after this, we’ll go on our separate ways, living our separate lives. I have this creeping feeling we’ll barely see each other from now on. Hey! You’ll be pursuing your dreams and I’ll be pursuing mine. I’ll be forgetting my dear classmates for a while as I daringly take hold of a new chapter in my life, and I guess they’ll do the same too. You know, “forget the buried woes and dead despairs for there’s a brand new trial right at hand.” And then, as we settle down in our new “nest”, we’ll start remembering each other, and all shall be coming back – the laughters, the tears, the jokes, the songs – every little moment I have shared with them. But for now, I have to move on. I have to search for my rightful place in “the circle of life.” Then, though fate may separate us, I hope that sometime, somewhere, we’ll meet again. I shall look forward to that day when I can embrace you and we shall talk, laugh, cry and...
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...Looking back When I first walked through the doors of Brunswick High School four years ago, I saw an open door to multiple opportunities. I remember everyone telling me how this would be the best four years of my life. Since that day a lot has changed. My surroundings have changed, my image has changed, my friends have changed, and my knowledge has advanced. From the beginning of high school I have met some very important people. In class on my first day of school I remember I met numerous people and I could not even match names with faces on the second day. I remember most of all how welcoming everyone was and how warm hearted and kind the teachers were. Of course now as a senior, four years later I pass the faces of people that were once close friends that have now become strangers and I pass teachers I used to adore and look the other direction. It is a sad thing to think about but life goes on. In my opinion, high school prepares students for the real world. It doesn’t just give us knowledge on mathematics and how to translate shakespeare. It teaches us the ins and outs, and the ups and downs of life. You meet real people, ones that would cross an ocean for you, and the ones that wouldn’t cross a puddle. You meet yourself, you learn who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to accomplish. You make mistakes while there is still room for improvement. You find parts of education interesting that you thought you would never care about. You watch the people around...
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...Analysis of the Case The Division of Environmental Assessments is now a very important governmental unit, because its mandate has been switched from environmental impact assessment to assessment of environmental plans of oil and gas developments. Based on the importance of oil and gas, this division is clearly under pressure to meet demands and expectations of clients. For this reason, the leadership as well as team members working with the division must employ new strategies that not only increase their efficiency, but also encourage them to work together as a team. This paper analyses some of the problems facing the Division of Environmental Assessments, as well as some solutions aimed at improving employee experience. Problems There are underlying problems in the case. The problems must be solved if the division is to play a more complete role in assessment of environmental plans of oil and gas developments. One of the clearest problems is poor employee retention. In the history of the division, it is obvious that employee turnover has not been a serious issue. However, there is now an increase in the turnover rate, and the ability of filling vacant positions is becoming increasingly difficult. From the case, it is evident that within the first month of Jane’s leadership as the Manager of Environmental Assessments, the division has lost one top engineer and one junior engineer. The main reason why employees are leaving the division is that they are receiving more attractive...
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...I remember your eyes were so bright When I first met you, so in love that night And now i'm kissing your tears goodnight And I can't take it, you're even perfect when you cry Beautiful goodbye, bye, bye It's dripping from your eyes, your beautiful goodbye It's dripping from your eyes, oh yeah When did the rain become a storm? When did the clouds begin to form? Yeah we got knocked out of course by a natural force And well, we'll be swimming when it's gone And I remember your eyes were so bright When I first met you, so in love that night And now i'm kissing your tears goodnight And I can't take it, you're even perfect when you cry Beautiful goodbye, bye, bye It's dripping from your eyes, your beautiful goodbye It's dripping from your eyes, oh yeah All the pain you try to hide Shows through your mascara lines as they stream down from your eyes And let them go, let them fly Holding back won't turn back time Believe me, i've tried Your eyes were so bright And I remember your eyes were so bright And I remember your eyes were so bright When I first met you, how in love were we that night And now i'm kissing your tears goodnight And I can't take it, you're even perfect when you cry Beautiful goodbye, bye, bye It's dripping from your eyes, your beautiful goodbye It's dripping from your eyes, yeah Beau....oh yeah...
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...Divorce Time to Say Goodbye When it comes to breaking-up and ending a relationship, the song by The Manhattans released in 1976 says it best “Let’s Just Kiss and Say Goodbye”. The song has deep and meaningful words, even though it is about a man ending his side relationship with his lover, it holds true for any relationship that is ending, especially a marriage. There are several reasons why people decide to dissolve their marriage. No matter, how they arrived at the decision, the end result not only affects them but it will affect the children, pets, family, and friends. They must determine the best way to inform their loved ones about the dissolution of the marriage. They must also decide who will have custody of the children and pets. When a man or woman is fed up with their spouse mishandling of finances, lack of communication and unfaithfulness; they feel divorce is the best solution. Money is a touchy topic regardless of the situation but there are several reasons why people may mishandle their finances. Although, the reasons may vary, some couples divorce over finances because of bad investments, addictions, and lack of maturity. A person should never invest their money into anything without a lack of understanding because when something sounds too good to be true it usually is and the damage it does cannot be changed. Addictions are no longer limited to drugs and alcohol; gambling and porn is on the rise as well. Gambling and purchasing porn can...
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...Overtime- “Goodbye, Columbus?” “Those Who Don’t Fight Evil Fight Statues” The political realm is well acquainted with the manner in which opposing sides spew their rhetoric pertaining to controversial topics. Logic plays an immense role in how effective each side can be in conveying what they believe to be the right side of the argument. That being said, as I was reading “Goodbye, Columbus,” I found myself scouring the article for any ounce of reason or logic that Kutner might have applied when analyzing the argument of the radical leftists. In the end, My efforts proved to be futile. I failed to see how human evolution equated to the destruction and total disregard for history. Now, although I agree Kutner’s statement regarding Bannon’s...
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...My princess Izzy, I have sat over the last few days since you grew your wings trying to write this to you. It is now Saturday night and i need to do this for you. I would love to tell you that i am okay and that we are having as much fun as i am sure you are having playing with all the other angels but i wont lie to you my angel... i am a bit lost.... but i dont want you to worry i will keep my promise and i will be okay in time.... I just miss you so much!! so does your daddy.... You were a surprise baby.... when we had that ultra sound at 21 weeks and found out you were a girl i was so excited.... your dad on the other hand was worried..... the thought of having a daughter scared him.... the thought of the boys coming to the house and having to scare them off terrified him.... but the day you were born and you looked at him you stole his heart..... The first time i set eyes on you i just stared at you, you were so beautiful..... i was amazed by your beauty and i knew then you were amazing! We brought you home 24 hours later and from that day on watched you get more and more beautiful every day..... When your medical journey started when you were 1 month old you started to really show your strength... I remember sitting in the waiting room for your first and second surgeries worrying and panicking wondering if you were okay and once you came out of surgery and the medicine wore of you were smiling, you never complained or whined about the pain you just smiled.....
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...Goodbye, Ole Paint: The Singing Cowboys of the Real Old West Morris Ranch, Texas once rivaled Palo Alto corporate campuses in its scope. Home to 200 mares, 10 stallions, a schoolhouse, a post office, a smithy, a general store, a roller mill, a pharmacy, a mile-long racetrack, and a jockey's quarters, it was a state-of-the-art facility for breaking, breeding, and training thoroughbred horses. The New York family who had bought the property at twenty-five cents an acre in 1856 no doubt saw massive returns. That is, until the turn of the century heralded crack-downs on the horse racing industry. By 1931, the property was sold off. By '68, Morris Ranch was a ghost town. Today, all that remains is ruins and mythology. Such is the destiny of the...
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...This book is "Goodbye Quilt" by Susan Wiggs. The story is about a mother and daughter relationship aa they make their way to the university where the daughter was given a full scholarship. They are able to discover more about each other and themselves through the trip. Linda Davis and her daughter, Molly, are driving across the country on their way to drop Molly off at college. Their road trip is supposed to be their final mother and daughter bonding activity before Molly's breakaway which will launch Molly into a new world and new experiences. While on the trip, Linda works on a quilt for Molly in hopes of completing it at the end of the trip to be given to Molly as a graduation gift. It is made of scrap material from Molly's life ranging from Molly's baby clothes to Grandma's favourite dress. Through this trip, Linda learns to let go of her daughter and live her life now san Molly. The part I like most is "the essence of life is the journey, unblunted by an overprotective parent. There is a richness Molly will find even in the deepest sadness. She has a beautiful future ahead of her. Sticking around, interfering and shielding her eill rob her of something she needs to figure out on her own. i don't want to stand in the way. Life as it unfolds is just too incredible."...
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...In the memoir Year of Impossible Goodbyes, Sookan changes from being dependent on others, to someone who is independent and responsible. Those moments are shown in these three parts of the book: Sookan going to school by herself and just solving all the problems on her own, when Sookan and Inchun see their Mother get taken away, and finally when Sookan and Inchun sneak away across the Thirty-eighth Parallel. Sookan was really brave when she went to school on her own. It was the first time she would be experiencing the outside world of Japanese people without the protection and company of her Mother. She also thinks that Inchun wouldn't feel safe or brave when he is alone. "This would be the first time that we would be apart all day long, and I was sure that he would feel...
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...Anna Hauss Jennifer Parrack-Rogers English 111-006 Description and Illustration Essay 13 September 2011 Goodbye Home Sweet Home It was a day like any other day. I woke up early to prepare for what Monday had in store for me. Class was first on the agenda and I was driving into town when my phone started ringing abruptly. Dad was calling. The moment I picked up the phone my stomach dropped and cold chills devoured my body, as he told me our house had caught fire. I sensed the chill of a shadow cast over me and everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. Instinct pricked me and I knew I needed to return home. When I arrived, my entire street was blocked with fire and rescue crews. On the surface and from a distance, my house looked fine. I started to wander towards the chaos. The closer I proceeded, the damage was more apparent. My eyes began to fill with tears as I sat down tucking my legs to my chest as tight as I could, hiding my face between my knees. I had images racing through my mind of my house being engulfed in flames, with thick, dark smoke pouring out of the windows and roof. I sat in disbelief feeling utterly alone, suddenly assaulted with the vastness of the destruction. I sat, as tears continued to slowly make their way down my somber face, and studied the entrance of my black, damaged home in absolute doubt. I could not help but feel sick to my stomach with anger and discomfort for the obvious injustice of the situation. I heard car doors shut and my...
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...SAY GOODBYE TO AN ERA It's almost the end of an era as we know it. There's absolute no certainty to how long we have left to marvel at what's remaining of the late 90's draft classes. Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter (Metta World Peace and Ginobili if you want to get technical); in 1-2 years these Hall Of Famers become highlights reels of what was. Time flies, right? As a long time Lakers fan the mere thought of the bean not having the ball in final moments of a game is a thought I have yet to come to terms with and won't until I see his name in the rafters. I'll be taking in every ounce of basketball the NBA has to offer this season because nothing's better than seeing a celebrated...
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...In Year of Impossible Goodbyes, Susie matures by demonstrating courage. She shows this courage when she: continues at the checkpoint after Mother is taken, she demands the Russians find Mother, and when she and Bobby cross the 38th parallel. Susie shows courage at the checkpoint when another is taken by the Russians and Sookan continues. Even though it was difficult for Susie to keep going, she keeps preserving to make it to the South safely. At the checkpoint, the guide guides Susie and Bobby through the checkpoint, but when it is Mother's turn, the Russian soldiers pull Mother out of line. Bobby starts sobbing, and Susie, "...suddenly came to him, told him to hush, and pulled him by the arm, hoping no one had heard... 'Don't you remember what Mother and the guide said? You'll get Mother in More trouble if you don't stop. We have to move on and wait for her where the Russians won't see us'" (Choi 133). This reveals that Susie had the courage and perseverance to keep going and following Mothers directs, when most people would have given up....
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