...who faced financial difficulty, manages to get into Princeton with a generous scholarship, and bags one of the most coveted jobs in the country at Underwood Samson with his sheer diligence. He embraces his new job and the huge change from Lahore to New York; the enviable head start in his career is a treasured dream come true, and he doesn’t spare anything in making the most of the opportunity by becoming the most valuable resource for his employer, only to throw it all away as he embarks on a journey, which is as much about self-realization as it is about self-destruction. To begin with, for Changez, the journey from Pakistan to Princeton was “a dream come true.” (Pg. 3) He thrives on the energy of New York, and is proud to be a ‘New Yorker’, although he is critical of America’s nostalgia and sense of importance. His life is full of possibilities not the least of which is the possibility of achieving status, “Underwood Samson had the potential to transform my life as surely as it had transformed him, making my concerns about money and status things of the distant past.” (Pg. 16) On a pleasant day in Lahore, a bearded “lover of America” (pg.1.) reveals to a fearful American stranger his love affair and eventual break-up with the so-called land of opportunities, where he undergoes a transformation from a willing liberal to a reluctant fundamentalist. It is also a tale of unrequited cross-cultural love. Changez finds a good friend in the beautiful, privileged, enigmatic Erica, also...
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...The notion I'm going to deal with is the idea of myths and heroes. First of all, I'd like to give a short definition, so according to me a myth or a hero is a person who inpires others with his positive thoughts, values or goals. We get totaly influenced and attracted by their good qualities which motivate us to do something good to the society. We can learn good qualities like patriotism, bravery, courage, non violence, compassion, humility, kindness. I would like to illustrate this notion through the theme of Influence and Role Models. We may wonder how can the actions of icons of the past have consequences on people nowadays? In order to illustrate the fact that what they do influence us, our lives, our beliefs, our values My presentation will fall into 3 parts: First of all, I'll concentrate on how role models inspire us by their actions that move us to do the same, then I'll analyse how they encourage us to be the best that we can be before finally focusing on the fact that they are selfless and teach us how to be. Nowadays, a lot of successful people were seen as other’s model. Most of us looked up to someone. It is wildly acknowledged that, role models can influence our lives. They can play an important role in shaping our society. They are figures who seem to embody everything that we think is good, all of the ideal traits that we would like to be able to possess for ourselves, and the kind of life that we would one day want to live. For instance they can provide...
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...Rice, Cakes an Starbucks 1) ”Rice, Cakes and Starbucks” is a short story about the family Lindens who lives in London. The father Dan he works with films. Dan has his first casting in Los Angeles and his wife Beth suggests that they can rent a house in Los Angeles, then she and their three children can move with Dan while his TV-seire is still on. They decide to move to Los Angels for a while. Dan is to go to the casting. The casting woman Pammy from CBS, tells Dan that this meeting is just a general meeting. It is uncertain if Dan will receive the job. Just after the casting his American manager calls him and she tells him that Pammy has asked if it would be available to cast his daughter later the same day. He does say nothing to Beth about this call. From the Starbuck café where his family have waited, he goes together with his wife and his children. 2) Dan is the main character. He works with film and he tries to get a character in a series from CBS. He is father to three children Honey, Ben and Grace. He lives with his wife Beth and the children. The short story says nothing about his looks besides we know that he wears a suit when he goes to the casting. The author uses an omniscient third- person narrator, the narrator knows about both Dan’s and Beth’s inside dialogs. E.g. “”We can’t stay here all day.” Beth didn’t meet his eye. She didn’t want an argument and they both knew she’d waver if she saw the furry in his face.” (L. 91 p. 10.). This is the...
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...He decided to spend the night there. He saw to it that all the sheep entered through the ruined gate, and then laid some planks across it to prevent the flock from wandering away during the night. There were no wolves in the region, but once an animal had strayed during the night, and the boy had had to spend the entire next day searching for it. He swept the floor with his jacket and lay down, using the book he had just finished reading as a pillow. He told himself that he would have to start reading thicker books: they lasted longer, and made more comfortable pillows. It was still dark when he awoke, and, looking up, he could see the stars through the halfdestroyed roof. I wanted to sleep a little longer, he thought. He had had the same dream that night as a week ago, and once again he had awakened before it ended. He arose and, taking up his crook, began to awaken the sheep that still slept. He had noticed that, as soon as he awoke, most of his animals also began to stir. It was as if some mysterious energy bound his life to that of the sheep, with whom he had spent the past two years, leading them through the countryside in search of food and water. "They are so used to me that they know my schedule," he muttered. Thinking about that for a moment, he realized that it could be the other way around: that it was he who had become accustomed to their schedule. But there were certain of them who took a bit longer to awaken. The boy prodded them, one by one, with his crook, calling...
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...sheep entered through the ruined gate, and then laid some planks across it to prevent the flock from wandering away during the night. There were no wolves in the region, but once an animal had strayed during the night, and the boy had had to spend the entire next day searching for it. He swept the floor with his jacket and lay down, using the book he had just finished reading as a pillow. He told himself that he would have to start reading thicker books: they lasted longer, and made more comfortable pillows. It was still dark when he awoke, and, looking up, he could see the stars through the half-destroyed roof. Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist Page 2 / 94 I wanted to sleep a little longer, he thought. He had had the same dream that night as a week ago, and once again he had awakened before it ended. He arose and, taking up his crook, began to awaken the sheep that still slept. He had noticed that, as soon as he awoke, most of his animals also began to stir. It was as if some mysterious energy bound his life to that of the sheep, with whom he had spent the past two years, leading them through the countryside in search of food and water. "They are so used to me that they know my schedule," he muttered. Thinking about that for a moment, he realized that it could be the other way around: that it was he who had become accustomed to their schedule. But there were...
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...diseases, well as much as we like the idea it is not going to happen. We have children who are suffering from life- threatening illnesses who do not have a chance to be a kid or to grow up with the memories of childhood. We try all we can as parents and family to keep our children safe we just can not perdict a child getting a life threating illness, we do all we can to make our child happy while going through a scary ordeal. If we can make one dream come true for a sick child for one day of forgetting they are staring down a life threatening illness and make that child laugh wouldn't giving that child a wish come true be amazing? The social program I am creating is a program to help a child who is terminally ill or has a life threatening illness called “Dreams Come True.” A dream come True program would for one day grant sa wish one child makes come true. To make this happen I would need to set up the program, find donors and volunteers, financing to help the wishes come true. Advances in medicine and modern technonogy have increased the survival rate in children with chronic illness, including illnessess that were considered fatal (Cohen,1995).Witnessing the child's pain and fear, combined with the constant fear of death makes it difficult for the family to function normally and plan for the future (Haas, 1990; Rolland, 1994; Sloper, 2000). Literature on the differential impact of the child's chronic illness...
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...procuring it keeps you from giving up, helps you getting yourself together again and lets you go on with it. In the end, when you reach where you were aspiring to be, all those hardships that you went through become the rising action of your epic story that you later share with others being the protagonist. Institute of business administration of Dhaka University is the leading business school of Bangladesh par excellence. My desire of being part of this peerless institution started with my eldest sister’s dream of getting into IBA. I was an eighth-grader back then. She used to go into raptures talking about IBA and of how splendid the campus, the faculty and the education there are which also sparked something in me. She worked her fingers to the bone but alas, she wasn’t shortlisted. This setback had distressed my sister as well as our family severely because we were all holding onto the hope of her selection. It took all of us a while to recover from the despair. The dream had been then passed on to sibling to sibling but unfortunately it resulted in our parents’ disappointment only. However, as the superstitious phrase goes “Third time's the charm", it was the same for us three sisters. I was the last in our family to try for IBA and the first to get through to IBA. So I have my family to thank for the inspiration and motivation. By the grace of God,...
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..." I gotta open Lennie's dream ranch , I gotta claim it , for Lennie, and to honor him, I gotta make this impossible dream come realistic, I've gotta tell them, they gotta help " George thought to himself. " George ? , George ? , it's your turn ? Ya hear ? " , slim said as he was looking confused at George , who wasn't paying any attention nor did he hear anyone talking , he was too focused on Lennie , the dream ranch, Lennie , to focused on what he's gonna do instead of letting Lennie's and his dream fade away. Slim slapped George straight across the face , " oww , why what in the hell was that for ?!" George complained as he rubbed his hand against his cheek. " it was to wake ya up , what in hell has gotten inta ya George, you need to let it be ,hell , all us been worried bout ya , what in the hell you thinkin bout that needs so much concentration ?" , slim eagerly said with a complicated, confused and yet irritated look on his face. Candy looked at George with a questioning expression on his face , George knew that candy was thinking on weather to tell slim about the dream ranch or not, so George went on and nodded at candy,...
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...Erica Gakstatter Professor Peterson English 112 21 September, 2011 My Dream “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe” Anatole France. Growing up I’ve always wanted to live on a beach. Always watching movies and seeing pictures made me want that dream even more. To make this dream come true, I know I have a great deal of work ahead of me. Create a goal to get through school and get a good job, saving up all the money I can, to pay for this place that I want to call my dream home. While making my way through high school I would always tell my parents how I wanted a beautiful home on a beach. They always told me to go get good grades and go to school to get a good job. Through high school I really struggled to get the grades that I knew would get me somewhere. When I realized that I could push myself to do better in school I took advantage of that opportunity. I went out and found tutors and got the help that I needed to raise my grades. As time went on I kept succeeding and I was getting A’s and B’s instead of C’s and D’s. Even if my dream of living on a beach didn’t come true I would still want to look back and know that I did well in school. After getting accepted into college, I’ve never felt so accomplished. Cause I knew that I was actually going somewhere in life. Deciding what I wanted to study was a big obstacle. Following a bunch of different research I decided what I was going to study. I decided to study...
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...January 23, 2012 UNDERSTANDING YOU CALLING, GIFT, DREAM and VISION To start a new year Who are you? What do you like? Where is your sense of worth? What did you dream to be? What are your goals in life? Where do you see yourself in the next 20 years? 30 years? What is your passion? Before God and after God: are you a new creation? Do you have new dreams and goals? Do you have new aspiration? Hobbies and likes are desire from the heart. But is it the desire from God too? Are there any specific things that you like to do? God’s calling 1. General: God calls each and everyone of us to spread gospel, to preach the good news, to love our neighbor, to extend hand to the poor and the needy, as a woman, to be woman of God, Godly mother (Proverbs 31), to live holy 2. Specific: God has special plan for each and everyone of us. God might call you to be a pastor, to be a businesswoman, to be a teacher, to be a doctor, to be a housewife. Here's the important thing to remember: Jobs and careers come and go. Your calling, your God-appointed mission in life, stays with you until the moment you are called home to heaven. Understand that by answering God’s calling, we are fulfilling God’s will and plan in our life. When we answer, we better answer now and do not delay. Sharing: Summer Mission experience Summer Mission and Internship God understand you and He knows your desire so much more than you think He does. He cares. But He also wants to...
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...Winning the Lottery Winning or earning a substantial amount of money shouldn't only be used in luxury or having a high lifestyle. In the downfall of our long lasting recession that has lasted quite a while, really ought to be thought about considerably. I would choose to share it, as much as possible. So, for the lottery to even exist could be life changing to many people if anyone ever won. ever won. So, should we play the lottery? Should you be able to make a difference? Also, is the lottery really a dream come true? This is my take on what I could do and what should be done if I or someone should win the lottery. First of all, should we play the lottery? Money literally does grow on trees, but not exactly the way we wish it to. My mother used to obsess about the lottery spending tons of money on tickets. So, when I was real little I used to tell my mother all the time that when I grow up, I'm going to win the lottery and I'm going to buy a ton of homes like Jennifer Anniston. If she could do it, then so could I. As I grew older and watched my mother spend so much money on the lottery it somewhat changed what I thought about the lottery. I felt so terrible all the time because she would go into depression from spending all her money and couldn't figure out how to pay the bills. I've asked her “what are you going to buy if you ever win?” When asked, she could never think of one thing, but of course pay off her bills. I always told her; “if you didn't spend as much money...
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...Describes Allen Lane's search for a business to buy. The case explores several failed attempts and the ethical, business, and tax issues that surround the acquisition business. Endswith a description of a new acquisition candidate, an independent valuation report of this business, and with Allen Lane preparing his bid. Summary of Important Facts After his graduation from a business school in 1965, Allen Lane had a variety of experiences and knowledge regarding business aspects. Allen Lane, spent several years of being a Vice President of Operations with Wagner Electric Co. in Springfield,Massachusetts butdecided to leave the company in 1972 and become an independent consultant. His job focusesbasically on operations-oriented tasks, inventory control systems, manufacturing methods,material control and other aspects. Although, his career in the company can be considered assuccessful, he still decided to leave the company to be able to work with James & Co. basedin New York. One of his reasons in leaving the company is that he becomes tired and boredabout the constant problems he is solving and that he wanted something more to experience. Allen Lane had joined James & Co. in 1985 and worked with a roster of customers andclients and different industries. James had offered him the chance of being involved with moregeneral management responsibilities and issues and strategic problems. However, after fiveyears of working and gaining experience from the company Allen Lane had...
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...When I was small, I often dreamt about being rich as my parents were quite poor. We had difficulty making ends meet each month. So, if I had a lot of money, I would certainly fulfill my dreams. First and foremost, I would buy a house for my parents, preferably a bungalow, in a quiet town. I would equip the house with the latest technology so that it would be a smart home. My mother would have a state-of-the-art kitchen as she loves cooking. I would also get a maid to help her with the household chores. I will ensure that my family is comfortably settled in this house. The second thing I would do is to go on a world tour with my parents. I have never been overseas but I long to see the places I have only read or dreamt about. First, I would like to visit Europe, especially Italy, the city of romance. I would visit all the museums and buildings I have heard so much about. My next stop would be Hong Kong or China. There is something mystical about China and her people. This would be my dream come true. Apart from that, I could finally go on a shopping spree, which is my favourite pastime. Thus far, I could only go window shopping and if I had a lot of money, I would go into these stores and buy whatever I fancy. Just imagine that for once in my life, I do not need to look at the prices of the items that I like. I could just shop till I literally drop. The salesgirls would be hovering near me with their latest outfits and my wish would be their command. Ah, I would not be ignored...
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...color, culture, socioeconomic status, there is one thing that we all have in common, and that is the fact, that we all have dreams. Fulfilling a dream certainly requires hard work and passion, but even that might not be enough. However, it is one place to start. In the short story “Dukwane’s Deliverance” by Neil Ramsorrun, 2010, the main character Dukwane dreams of becoming a politician: someone bigger than Barack Obama. Dukwane is black and lives in the London area where people in his environment have a racist way of thinking. Because of the opportunities and different career options education can provide, he is excited about his admission to the King’s College at Cambrigde University. One night walking back from work, some young aggressors assault Dukwane, beating him badly. This results in Dukwane ending up in the hospital, with risk of not being able to walk again. This puts Dukwane in a dilemma: either he can keep trying to make his dream become a reality or he can choose to get revenge. An omniscient narrator tells the story, giving a clear picture of Dukwan and his surroundings. Dukwane lives in Camden with his parents. Dukwane is described as being a person with integrity and always sticking up for what is right: “(…) his hand raised to try and calm the gang of four, instinctively he places his body between the kid and his pursuers”. Dukwane dreams about becoming a prominent politician, even though his dad is a skeptic: “ (…) if you make it up there, I’ll eat my pork...
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...money at America. I did not understand how difficult to making money. I have no gold, no hope and no future. I was thinking about go back to China with degree. I did not like here, U.S.A. I just have one dream, which is go back to my home. Since I have been know so body, that hurt me, but help me grow up. However, now I am moving to JCCC, because I want to move with my boyfriend. In fact, that is ex-boyfriend who cheated my more than two years tuition. That is why I choice JCCC. Before I was sad， but now I am good. And I went Ottawa, because I want using the fast way to find my gold. Personal philosophy I believe every thing is possible. I can do every thing by my self. I believe I will not dead, if I lose somebody. Just like a remark, I quoted from Nietzsche: “Was mich nicht unbringth, macht mich starker”(Kushner, 2006). This quoted let me know: if people hurt you, but did not kill you. Then we do not hate them, because they giving our change to learn and revenge. And now I can tell everyone: ‘ I can be stronger without you, you and you.” I am a Christian, Now. I like what I have. Some Christian think we have to thanks god. I have to think about him any time. However, I do not think so. I think we have to thanks god. God take care us. God gives our change to making our dream...
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