...Tim O'Brien does a fantastic job of blurring the lines of what is true and what is fiction in The Things They Carried. In fact, he often points out that he has made entire stories up, after the fact. He defends his decisions by proposing that what he has done is, in fact, not lie, but rather tell a story-truth. He argues that his reason for doing this is to bring the story to life more than it could live through the happening-truth. 'I want you to feel what I felt. I want you to know why story-truth is truer sometimes than happening-truth' (O'Brien, 183). O'Brien believes that, when accompanied by vivid details which essentially make the reader view the scene as a dream, story-truths can carry greater emotional truths than ever possible to be achieved through actual, happening-truths. With this, he shows, contrary to belief, how story-truths are often truer than happening-truths, and demonstrates this through the addition of often graphic details. Happening-truth encompasses actual events that take place. However true these stories may be, they are often times viewed as unreal simply because they have no details to back them up. The entire shit field scene that was put into this book, for example, was turned from a happening-truth into a story-truth because the original version was not believable. The reader can see this through O'Brien describing the letters that he received from Norman Bowker. Norman writes to Tim, telling him that he should write about the event. 'What...
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...“What I tell you three times is true.” (Lewis Carroll) Might this formula – or a more sophisticated version of it – actually determine what we believe to be true? Repetition is our way of learning knowledge. Repetition is drilling something to memory, reinforcing the idea in our heads. It is the key to reflexive use (use without conscious thought). Your mind “learns” by repetition and reinforcement. Repetition and its effects on what we believe to be true, play a major role in the way that we accumulate general knowledge. The formula implies that repetition is equal to truth, when really repetition is just repetition. Repetition does not make a statement the truth. But a statement, if repeated often enough, can come to be accepted as truth. This leads us to the question whether a lie can be accepted as truth. From the standpoint of logic, the number of times an incorrect fact is repeated is irrelevant. It is still false. But research has shown that a statement, even an incorrect fact, if repeated often enough, can be accepted as truth. This paper will examine several research studies, influencing variables, and examples from everyday life to identify this occurrence. In addition to this, the possible effects of repetition will be discussed as well. One of the simplest ways to show how repetition causes a statement to be accepted as truth is gossip. First, someone tells a friend a statement, which can be true or false. This friend tells another friend, who tells another...
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...First published in 1968, True Grit, authored by Charles Portis, soon became a classic novel for many generations to appreciate. Set during the Wild West, readers can experience the journey of main protagonist Mattie Ross, a teenage girl who is seeking to avenge her father’s death. Mattie is independent, courageous, and has lots of determination. She is willing to sacrifice anything, even one of her limbs, in order to achieve her goal of revenge on Tom Chaney, the murderer of her father. Although True Grit does not give input on Mattie’s musical tastes, based on her personality and experiences in life, one could conclude that a hypothetical present-day Mattie, who would still be teenager, might have enjoyed songs such as “Fight Song,” “Move...
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...PARROT Parrots, also known as psittacines /ˈsɪtəsaɪnz/, are birds of the roughly 372 species in 86 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropicalregions. The order is subdivided into three superfamilies: the Psittacoidea ('true' parrots), theCacatuoidea (cockatoos) and the Strigopoidea (New Zealand parrots). Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in theSouthern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America andAustralasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly coloured, and some are multi-coloured. The plumage of cockatoos ranges from mostly white to mostly black, with a mobile crest of feathers on the tops of their heads. Most parrots exhibit little or no sexual dimorphism. They form the most variably sized bird order in terms of length. The most important components of most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material. A few species sometimes eat animals and carrion, while the lories and lorikeetsare specialised for feeding on floral nectar and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree hollows(or nest boxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which hatch altricial (helpless) young. Parrots, along with ravens, crows, jays and magpies, are among the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some species...
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...timber Contents page 1. Background information * Bunnings warehouse * Mite10 * Home timber and hardware 2. Bunnings warehouse * Structural Factors 3. Technical Factors 4. Environmental factors 5. Environmental Factors 6. Sociological Factors 7. Personnel Issues 8. Workplace Health and Safety 9. Mitre 10 * Structural Factors 10. Technical Factors 11. Environmental Factors 12. Sociological Factors 13. Personnel issues 14. Workplace Health and safety 15. Home Timber and Hardware * Structural Factors 16. Technical Factors 17. Environmental factors 18. Sociological factors 19. Personnel issues 20. Workplace health and safety Background Information The industry in hardware is growing in Australia, and with three main companies all fighting to be number one it provides customers with great prices and great products. Bunnings warehouse, mitre 10 and home timber and hardware all have one thing in common and that is to provide every customer with the best service and products. In this industry study I will provide information on each hardware. Allowing customers to create an insight into the business. Bunnings warehouse Bunnings started in 1886 Western Australia by Arthur & Robert the Bunnings bros where they bought their first sawmill. Bunnings expanded in the WA market, adding building supplies to the existing timber business. Bunnings...
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...True Grit In the novel True Grit by Charles Portis many characters earn redemption from previously regrettable actions or character flaws. This is a recurring motif within the story, and it shows a sense of realism amongst the characters. Portis uses characters such as Rooster Cogburn, LaBoeuf, and Mattie Ross’s horse Little Blackie to show that people aren't always who they appear to be and are susceptible to change. We first hear of Rooster Cogburn from the sheriff when Mattie asks about the U.S. marshals. The sheriff says “The meanest one is Rooster Cogburn. He is a pitiless man, double-tough, and fear don't enter into his thinking. He loves to pull a cork.” (Portis 25). Maddie sets high expectations for Rooster after hearing this; however, he lets her down constantly after she discovers he is a dumb, fat, one-eyed drunk, and a bad shot. Rooster later tries to desert Mattie twice and he also leads them right into the smugglers den with Tom Chaney and Lucky Ned Pepper. However, Rooster makes up for his shortcomings when he saves Mattie’s life at the end of the book. She is stuck in a pit with poisonous snakes and bats while an undead Tom Chaney leans in to taunt her. Rooster comes from behind and knocks him hard into the pit with his rifle. Rooster then escorts Mattie to the nearest doctor, getting her there as quickly as possible. Without Rooster, she would’ve been killed and his heroic actions, which go against everything we knew about him, earn his redemption in...
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...Mohamad Nuwaila September 26, 2012 Swot analysis Home Depot is a nationally and somewhat internationally recognized company. They not only have stores throughout the US but they have broken into Canada, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They are the United States’ largest retailer behind Wal-Mart. Home Depot is known for its bright orange logo and its multiple departments available to individuals and businesses. They have primary operations in the home center and hardware store industry. Their strongest competition in that industry comes from Lowe’s, True Value Hardware, and Ace Hardware. Some other industry’s in which you can find Home Depot competing include building materials retail and distribution, consumer electronics and appliances retail, convenience stores and truck stops, and gasoline retailers. Areas that drive demand for Home Depot’s primary industry are home remodeling and new homebuilding. Products included in this industry include lumber and building supplies (50%), hardware, tools, and plumbing and electrical supplies (25%), and paint and lawn and garden products (5%), (Hoovers, 2008). The home center and hardware store industry is made up of national and regional chains and independent retailers. Home Depot, as an established corporation, has much strength behind its name. One of the largest strengths would be that of its brand recognition. Home Depot is known by all across the United States as a home improvement/supply store. Smaller...
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...MOVIE REVIEW: TRUE GRIT 1 Movie Review: True Grit The movie I chose to review is the 2010 remake of “True Grit.” This movie stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld as the main characters. Jeff Bridges plays Rooster Cogburn, Matt Damon plays LaBoeuf and Hailee Steinfeld plays Mattie Ross, Josh Brolin portrays Tom Chaney, the man who murdered Mattie’s father. In the following paragraphs of this paper the following will be discussed: when it was produced, the basic plot line, the themes address regarding the West, the accuracy and portrayal of the characters in relation to the West, the time period and historical setting, and lastly the usefulness of this movie for someone who is interested in the history of the American West. When Produced Ethan and Joel Coen (also known as ‘The Coen Brothers’) directed as well as produced the 2010 adaptation. Steven Spielberg was one of the executive producers. Since this version of “True Grit” was produced in 2010 it is written from a twenty-first century perspective. Although produced so recently, the film was based in 1880 which gives it a one hundred and thirty year gap in time. This tells one that the film had many modern influences. Basic Plot The movie opens with Proverbs 28:1a displayed on the screen, it reads, “The wicked flee when none pursueth.” A song that sounds like the hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” is gently being played on the piano. It is called “The Wicked Flee” and is...
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...WHAT EFFECTS ARE CANE TOADS PRODUCING TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABILTY OF ECOSYSTEMS AND THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE SPECIES Chelcy Jordan SUST 1000 October 10 2012 The introduction of invasive species can often lead to unpredictable alterations and a shift within natural ecosystems. Cane toads were originally introduced to Australia in 1935. They were brought into Australia to prey on specific pests that were attacking sugar cane plants. Cane toads are highly adaptive and can easily adjust to climate changes and feeding grounds. The growth of reproduction in cane toads has formed a species invasion on the habitat of native animals. Immense competition and a shift in ecosystems are a result of their significant growth rate. What effects are cane toads producing towards the sustainability of ecosystems and the survival of native species? Many animals, and plant species have been either finding new ways to adjust to changes caused by the introduction of cane toads. Cane toads have impacted natural ecosystems so drastically that they have left a strenuous effect on native species ability to maintain their own survival. This is crucial when looking at the effects cane toads have on sustaining plant and animal life within ecosystems. Dramatic changes in an ecosystem could potentially fail due to inadequate nutrients and energy distribution. It is important to examine ways in which cane toads affect ecosystems so environmentalists can predict potential negative shifts and try to develop...
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...soft to many league rule changes and new equipment that has to be worn to protect the players. Another example will be how everything is almost available to this newer generation while back in the day everything was harder to obtain. There could be slit jealousy in today’s world with older generations and ours with how free we can be with all the choices we make. What I mean by saying that is that each generation that passes by that younger one have so kind of liberalism that people of the older wish they had when they was at that age. For an example, woman was expected to be married at 14 at one point at time then it kept increasing to till today that women can work for their whole lives and not get married and no one will even bat an eye. True Blood, a dark vampire fictional story, it shows a girl named Sookie Stackhouse that gets introduced into a vampire man, who in this world has finally came out and told the world they exist when a Japanese drink call “Tru Blood” helps them not suck the blood out of ordinary people. The vampire name was Bill Compton, he just wanted some company as it seemed before he was taken by a couple who wanted to drain...
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...In the book True Grit Mattie Ross takes revenge on her father’s killer. Frank Ross was shot by Tom Chaney, and Mattie is angry and is willing to do everything in her power to see to it he pays. The U.S. Marshal named Rooster Cogburn helps Mattie to find him. According to a sheriff, Rooster “is a pitiless man, double-tough, and fear doesn’t enter into his thinking.” (Portis 25). Mattie is on a mission and she won’t stop until Chaney is dead. Mattie character seems to have a strong mindset. She is very head strong, and independent because she negotiated prices with the man to go with her, she pointed the gun at Chaney and forced him to come with her although he refused and she ended up shooting him. Anyone wouldn’t figure that a 14 year old girl would go look for her dad, and she wouldn’t go with two grown men. Mattie got older and she didn’t have kids or have time for marriage. She didn’t hear anything from Cogburn since the journey of killing Chaney. She remains a head strong woman and continues to look up to her dad even though he has deceased. Mattie takes responsibility from her dad’s death, she shot Chaney, and she...
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...The Alchemist Paulo Coelho Translated by Alan R. Clarke. Published 1992. ISBN 0-7225-3293-8. PART ONE The boy's name was Santiago. Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church. The roof had fallen in long ago, and an enormous sycamore had grown on the spot where the sacristy had once stood. 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...
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...Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist Page 1 / 94 The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho Translated by Alan R. Clarke. Published 1992. ISBN 0-7225-3293-8. = CONTENTS = Part One Part Two Epilogue PART ONE The boy's name was Santiago. Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church. The roof had fallen in long ago, and an enormous sycamore had grown on the spot where the sacristy had once stood. 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 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...
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...The Reluctant Fundamentalist uncovers two failed love affairs, one with a person and the other with a nation. Changez - the brilliant boy from Lahore, who was brought up in a utopian background with a loving family yet 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...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form What mud density would be required to provide a 500 psi [3450 kPa] overbalance in a formation having a measured depth of 14,650 ft [4465 m], a true vertical depth of 11,200 ft [3414 m] and an anticipated pore pressure of 7800 psi [53780 kPa]? | | (a) | 10.9 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.31] | | (b) | 12.5 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.5] | | (c) | 13.4 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.61] | | (d) | 14.3 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.72] | | (e) | Cannot determine. | | | 2 | What would be the density of a drilling fluid made up of the following components: * 4.5% by volume of bentonite and drilled solids (average specific gravity = 2.55) * Fresh water (Sp. Gr. 1.0)?(1 Bbl fresh water = 0.159 m3 = 42 gallons(1 Bbl fresh water = 350 lb) | | (a) | 8.6 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.03] | | (b) | 8.9 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.07] | | (c) | 9.2 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.10] | | (d) | 9.5 lb/gal [Sp. Gr. = 1.14] | | (e) | Cannot determine. | | | 3 | How many sacks of barite* would you need to raise the density of a 1000 Bbl [159 m3] fresh water mud system from 9.8 lb/gal to 10.6 lb/gal [i.e., from Sp. Gr. 1.176 - 1.27].*Average specifc gravity of barite = 4.26; 1 sack of barite = 100 lb [45.45 kg]. | | (a) | 48 sacks | | (b) | 336 sacks | | (c) | 480 sacks | | (d) | Cannot determine. | | | 4 | Which one of these solids control devices is the first one encountered by the drilling fluid as it exits the flowline? | | (a)...
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