...that I can best relate to. I will have you know that I have married and divorced two men so far in my life. I am not proud of what I did, but I think I have learned a lesson from them. I do not directly relate to the main character, but I hope a future man for me can learn this lesson. Also the lesson may apply to me as well, since money is all I really cared for. The story begins with a pair of twins, a brother and a sister. They were very close to each other while growing up. They played and talked to each other on a daily basis. When they grew up, they went their separate ways. The brother, the main character of this story, graduated from a prodigious school and was able to get a master degree at Harvard. He was able to get a high-position and high-paying job in a company, and was also applying for a job at a large corporation. The bother was able to get his dream car and a big house that he could live freely in. However, every girlfriend he had had never lasted long. He would try to get as many gifts as he can for them, and they were happy for the mean time. The brother could never figure out what he was doing wrong. He had the money to keep them happy, but he keeps on thinking he doesn’t have enough. Later on, he was able to meet...
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...My parents, Donnie and Laura Bailey, have been married for twenty-one years. My mom is fifty-two years old and my dad is fifty-one years old. My parents have impacted my development by teaching me many important life lessons. Together my parents have demonstrated an authoritative parenting style. This style of parenting has impacted my development because it has taught me to be a responsible, caring person. 3. In my family, I have three older siblings who have been major role models in my life. My sisters, Chantelle (thirty-one years old) and Madyson (twenty years old) have taught me many important lessons. My brother Timmy passed away in 2010, at the age eighteen. The loss of my brother has had a huge impact on my life and taught me about the difficult grieving process. 4....
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...and a vice.” The effects of pride are experienced by two characters, Brother and Doodle in James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis”. Doodle, a physically and mentally handicapped character is constantly pushed to his limits by his brother’s pride. With a noble cause pride can be beneficial to one’s goal, however a corrupt impetus can have detrimental effects. Doodle overcame his physical impairment of walking because of Brother’s pride. His pride began when Doodle was just a baby, where his pride sparked, “He looked straight at me and grinned... ‘Mama, he smiled. He’s all there!...
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...child Family and Marriage Life Death of Franklin and his Family Sayings from Franklin Sayings from Franklin Personal overview of Franklin as a Leader Work Cited Page An Amazing Leader: Benjamin Franklin I chose to do a report on a very well known and appreciated leader, Benjamin Franklin. This man inspires me so much, exspecially to know that he came from an eror that did not have near the wonderful tools or drive of pure pressure stemming from a horrible economy as we have today.He was still determined and able to accomplish new and exciting experiments and inventions. Not only was Benjamin an amazing leader but he also achieved many other accomplishments in several different categories from religion to public safety, you name it this amazing leader did it. It almost seems as though there was nothing he could not do. Some of many of Franklins successful areas were: SCIENCE - Noted 18th Century Scientist (Archbold, n.d.) INVENTOR - Stove, lightning rod, bifocals and many others... MEDICINE - Founded 1st U.S. Hospital BANKING - Well known for maxims on thrift AGRICULTURE - Introduced several crops to U.S. PRINTING - Noted Colonial printer - "Patron Saint of Printing" ELECTRICAL - Experiments and theories - Kite & Key INSURANCE - Started 1st insurance company HEATING - Franklin stove COOLING - Had three methods of cooling EDUCATOR - Involved in founding two...
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...into a noble military family in 1162. His father was Yesugei, a chieftain of the Borjigin tribe. His mother Hoelun was from the Olkhunut tribe. He was her first son and the third for his father. (Ratchnevsky 1) The hardships of Khan’s childhood and the influences of many people shaped his later life and shaped him to be a brilliant emperor. His father was a very courageous man that valued tradition because when Khan was nine years old, his father took him to live with the family of his future bride Borte, who was part of the Onggirat tribe. Borte’s father,...
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...“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst illustrates pride as the Narrator struggles to have love and compassion with his overpowering pride. Throughout the story, the Narrator displays selfishness. His pride for a good reputation is the only reason why he helps Doodle. “When Doodle was five years old, I was embarrassed at having a brother of that age who couldn’t walk, so I set out to teach him,” Narrator states (2). The Narrator is too “embarrassed” because his brother is unable to walk when people expect him to walk. All of the hours the Narrator spends with helping Doodle walk is for the sole purpose of wanting a “normal” brother; rather it is not to make Doodle feel normal.The Narrator’s main point is to make Doodle more accepted, and to make...
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...Babe Ruth. Both of these men established a career in the game that they both loved so much. Both players had accomplishments that will always remain a part of our history in the sport of baseball. Although both are known as baseball legends, they also offer their differences. Their differences and similarities varied amongst not only their careers but also their personal lives. Throughout this essay, I will explore their beginnings, initial inspirations, careers, and what makes them the legends that they are known as today. Jackie Robinson was born Jack Roosevelt Jackson on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. He attended John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College where he was an excellent athlete and played four sports. It was Jackie’s older brother who inspired him to pursue his talent and passion for athletics. Unlike Robinson, Babe Ruth was from a different part of the nation. He was born George Herman Ruth Jr. on February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland (Biography.com). When Babe was seven years old, his parents sent him to St. Mary’s Industrial school for boys where he lived until he was 19 years old. While he was at St. Mary’s he developed into a good baseball player. He was a natural as soon as he stepped onto the baseball field with the help of his brother Matthias who helped him master skills. Just as Robinson, Ruth was also inspired to play by his brother. However, Robinson played four sports while Ruth only played one. Nevertheless, these strong backgrounds in...
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...learn how to walk again. Doodle was born with a birth defect making him not being able to walk. His brother pushed him how to walk, it was kind of like his physical therapy. They had a goal for Doodle to walk really good and being able to start school. But their goal pushed Doodle to far and Doodle passed away. Brother was the main cause of Doodle's death because Brother was pushing Doodle really hard to get to walk more and to swimming by the end of summer....
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...The International Church of Jediism was founded by 23 year old Daniel Jones and his brother Barney. Jediism Church has a Facebook page that currently has 8693 members. Those members are from all over the world: USA, France, Italy, UK, Canada, Thailand, Vietnam and many other countries. The age range from these members is from 15 to 45 year old. These members come from all different background and occupation such as: Programmer, Musician, Actor, Writer, Self-Employed, Life Coach, Martial Art Teacher, Acrobatic, Graphic Designer, Students, Film-Maker, Security Officer, Stuntman, Computer Technician and etc. One thing they have in common is they all love and passionate about Star Wars movie. They are deeply inspired by the Jedi’s philosophy and vision that they want to apply and bring that fictive movie character to real life. The 21 Jedi Maxims, or Maxims of Jediism are the first true Jediist text, created for the Jediism / Jedi religion community around 2002. The original version is far from perfect and a bit redundant, this version corrects some of the issues with the original text. Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a Jedi. A Jedi strives to acquire greater skill and expertise in what they do at all times so that it may be used in the service of the greater good, and not for personal profit. This requires discipline, patience and perfect practice. Justice: To always seek the path of ‘right’. A Jedi is unencumbered by bias or personal interest...
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...They started by stretching, the master discovered she was very flexible. "My dad used to permit me to watch TV at only condition if I could do 180o and laid flat on my stomach." she said; and she continued to say “Four years later, I got my black belts in Yoga and the Taekwondo". Since, she was always surrounded by people only spoke English, at the school and Taekwondo class and spent a very little time at home she did not understand Spanish and spoke very a little bit. The communication between her and her parents became really hard because they spoke only Spanish. Do to that fact, "Dad decided to move back to Mexico, like that we could speak Spanish my brothers and my sister and I" she said. She was under age, and she did not have an opinion; like if she wanted to go or not. She was 15 years old, when she became her dad's secretary; at their company Book's delivery, she said it was very hard to be her dad secretary it was like at work 24/7. A lot...
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...making progress, I realize how beneficial my work is." As you can see, John was a very hard working man. He ended up finishing his work and retiring at the age of 58. After a brief heart attack, John realized he could no longer work as hard a he had done in his younger years. On May 2, 1999 John passed away. Occupation: John at the age of 20 found his true calling in life. John wanted to be a biologist. His whole life he felt a strong connection with different attributes of animal nature. John always believed that we were bound together in the animal kingdom in one way or another. John realized with the discovery of the DNA molecule that he was right in his assumptions. Accomplishments: John Doyle was recognized in his life many times. One of his prowdess accomplishments was when he received the biologist of the year award from the University of Chicago, his alma mater, after...
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...years of age (4). I observed a five year old female playing at a playground. The tasks witnessed were running, playing on a slide, ascending stairs, and climbing on a jungle gym (a circular interlocked metal object with a ladder). Play was performed in the presence of her mother and older brother. The preschooler is a very social individual who is making friends and exploring the world (4). This child had a tendency to mimic the actions of her older, seven year old brother. He made a point of showing his sister when he walked up the slide rather than sliding down it. Repition is a coping behavior and helps children learn (2). She was so amused by her brother that she started to copy the action and, when mastered, called to her mother to watch her perform this amazing feat. The child was proud once she was able to accomplish the task and looked for parental praise. In the psychosocial aspect in the six to eleven year old age, industry, or being permitted to make and do things and being praised for accomplishments is something that is exhibited when she looks for approval of her brother and her mother on her activities (5). The conforming behavior of following the lead of her brother is consistent with a five year old (5). There was constant communication with her brother. The two children interacted not only on the slide, but also through different areas of the playground. Motor skills are important in social interactions (4). The brother and sister team would go down the slide...
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...What makes a hero is someone that try to help their community or their country and they all have brave, trust, and honestest. Bravery is something that a hero has when he or she helps their people. Trust is something that a hero has when people trust him with their problem. Honestest is something that a hero has that will tell the truth or will be honest about their work. Louis Chevrolet was one of the greatest American heroes of his or any time because of the life he leads to, his accomplishments in his auto racing career, and the legacy he left behind for history. Louis Chevrolet had started a bicycle company before he went on to start the production of his own design of the automobile that he will create. Chevrolet first job was at a dealership in Montreal, Canada in 1899 at a young age of twenty- one year old (“Louis Chevrolet”). Chevrolet worked as a chauffeur-mechanic for at least six months and later in life he moved to Brooklyn, New York (“Louis Chevrolet”). Chevrolet said himself bicycle manufacturing business was not very successful, and Chevrolet became an apprentice at the Darracq, Hotchkiss, and Dion Bouton automobile factories (Louis Joseph...
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...Jessica Hemauer’s essay “Farm Girl” is a true and remarkable story of a young girl struggling to understand why her father has her doing chores at 5:00 a.m. Jessica thinks to herself, “A typical ten-year-old child does not have to wake up at five in the morning to do chores!” ( Hemauer, 2011, p 83 ) She has to help her older brother and sisters to feed and milk the cows. Day after day the morning ritual was the same. Taking turns using the bathroom to wash up and brush their teeth. Jessica her sisters and brother head to the cellar where their work clothes are kept. The house rules are the clothes that are worn to do chores in are to be kept there, so the smell does not permeate through the house. Heading down the stairway their nostrils are hit by a horrific odor, stinky ole cows. Nothing is said as they get dressed. After Jessica completed her chores it was time for a quick breakfast, then off to school. “When I finally arrive at school, I have already been up for four hours doing chores on the farm in the bitter cold”. (Hemauer, 2011, p 84) When the other kids were thinking of things to do after school, Jessica knew she had more chores to do. This bothered Jessica, as she felt out of place compared to the other kids at school. School was her outlet. Jessica, badly wanted to get involved in school functions. When the other girls during lunch time would talk of clubs and sports she sat quietly longing to feel like the in crowd. It was during her eighth grade year that...
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...Christopher Columbus Hero to Zero America. Land of the free and home of the brave. We as Americans are very proud of our accomplishments. One of the first things we learn as kids is the Pledge of Allegiance. Every morning we recite this poem celebrating America. We are so proud that we dedicate whole days to honor and celebrate our accomplishments. For example, Veterans Day honors veterans and victims of all wars. It also celebrates the end of WWI. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors and celebrates one of the most powerful and influential civil rights leaders of all time. However, Columbus Day celebrates a murderer, rapist, self centered, slave owner. Why would we want to celebrate him? Columbus Day should not be celebrated because he created negative consequences that still exist to this day....
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