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- 2761: Creative Writing: A Sunday
- ... one foot at a time? The driver comes down and he winks at her and takes her arm. Alright love? Yes. Alright. Love. And suddenly it is the adventure she knew it would be. Sitting high up on the bus beside the window. Nobody will look for me here. I'm doing it. I'm doing it. Going home like she promised. She beams at the bird beside her. Black-black ... feeling a bit better and that branch needed taking off. Blocking the kitchen window. She always likes to see out and it was easy hopping up on the step ladder and it wasn't too high except she leaned too far. Falling and the branches clawing savagely against her body. She heard the faint snap that was her arm. Falling in and out of the gold red silver pinpoints of light ... directs the driver. She will tell him the house. Visiting-my-son. On the orchard. Lovely day. And soaring over the familiar road. Nearly. Nearly home. Around the curves and past the pines and the school and the store and the pub and here is the last corner. She watches for it and cries out for him to stop. No, not down the drive. She likes to walk. Somebody is ...
- 2762: George Wallace
- ... state full of beatings and problems. Racism was the norm and Wallace took full advantage of this ploy to gain political attention. George Corley Wallace was born on August 25, 1919. While attending Barber County High School, he was involved with boxing and football. George even won the state Golden Gloves bantamweight championship not once but twice. Wallace then attended the University of Alabama Law School; this was the same year his father died. Wallace was strapped for cash, so he worked his way through college by boxing professionally, waiting on tables, and driving a taxi. He received his degree ...
- 2763: Nelson Manndela
- ... Transkei on July 18, 1918. His father was the principal councilor to the Acting Paramount Chief of Thembuland. After his fathers death, the young Rolihlahla became the Paramount Chiefs ward to be groomed to assume high office. However, influenced by the cases that came before the Chief s court, he was determined to become a lawyer. Hearing the elders stories of his ancestors struggles during the wars of resistance gave him dreams of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people (Ngubane). After receiving a primary education at a local mission school, Nelson Mandela was sent to Healdtown, a Wesleyan secondary school. He then enrolled at the University College of Fort Hare for the Bachelor of Arts Degree where he was elected onto the Student's Representative Council. He was suspended from college for joining in ...
- 2764: Thomas Jefferson
- ... was the undisputed leader of a party that had acquired cohesion during its years in opposition. In James Madison as secretary of state and Albert Gallatin as secretary of the treasury, he had lieutenants of high competence whom he treated as peers but whose loyalty to him bordered on reverence. By virtually ruling himself out of the party, Vice President Aaron Burr relieved Jefferson of a potential rival. Working through the ... piratical state of Tripoli, dissatisfied with his tribute, declared war on the United States. Jefferson ordered a naval squadron to the Mediterranean Sea to blockade Tripoli. The bizarre conflict that ensued served as a training school for the American Navy, and the relatively favorable treaty of 1805 justified Jefferson's resort to force. President: Second Term On both the domestic and foreign fronts Jefferson encountered greater difficulties in his second term ... the Federalists. Jefferson was more justly criticized for his support of Wilkinson, to whom he was grateful for the exposure of the conspiracy, but whose actions against alleged supporters of Burr in New Orleans was high-handed. Jefferson's persistent efforts to acquire West Florida, which he continued to claim as part of the Louisiana Purchase, may be regarded as an exercise in futility. But he was properly concerned to ...
- 2765: Chicago: A City of the Senses
- ... spotlight over the years, due to its cultural and economical prosperity. The crowded streets, ethnic bakeries, and popular malls add zest and flavor to this enriching city. Since my short visit in May with a high school class, I have dreamed of making the busy commuters, blinding and mind-altering lights, and sheer musical excitement a part of my everyday life. Commuters livened up Chicago in delightful ways. Several groups of men ... another area of the city, men ate lunch at The Berghoff and seemed separated from their surroundings, concentrating only on the conversation and the condition on the food being served. To be acceptable at such high prices, the food needed to be flawless. One look outside, from the close quarters of such a place revealed to me a different world entirely: commuters rushed about continuously, convinced they would never reach ...
- 2766: Sexual Harrassment: We Need to Take Action
- ... VII, and developing methods to sensitize all concerned. (www.uakron.edu/lawrev/robert1.html)." First, companies need a comprehensive, detailed written policy on sexual harassment. The CEO should issue the policy and make it a high priority of the company. Second, they need to distribute this policy to all workers, supervisors, and even some non-employees. According to uakron.com, a basic policy should set forth the following: an express commitment ... other techniques to rehearse to counter it would reduce sexual harassment as well. Education is a good means of communication in reducing sexual harassment. It is a good place to start with children in grade school. This is where children would be taught the basics of sexual harassment and would teach them between what is right and wrong. Watching videos and documentaries would give a better understanding since young children learn ... in order to understand it when they get older. As the children mature and become older, the topic of sexual harassment will get more into depth. Education on harassment should not just be taught in school but at companies, church, and the community. The simplest and most effective way to end harassment in most instances is to ask or tell the person to stop. They could also tell other colleagues ...
- 2767: Personal Writing: Changing Grades and The Consequences
- ... he said this, I did not realize how serious my actions had been. I had violated the trust of my teacher, and the dean. And there was no way back. I was expelled from my school and transfered to another local high school. I hope that I actually learned my lesson.
- 2768: Inhalents
- Inhalants Inhalants are very dangerous. The come from ordinary house hold products like aerosols. Inhalants are used to get a high. They are being use by younger people. Inhalant use is intentionally breathing in a vapor of gas with the purpose of reaching a high. Inhalants are legal everyday product, which have a useful purpose. Some of these substance are paint, glues, white out, air conditioning refrigerant, felt tip makers, spray paint, air freshener, butane and even cooking spray. Inhalants ... body like the heart, liver, kidney, brain, bone marrow and many other organs. Inhalants can cause some of the same problems in pregnancy as alcohol does. There is link between inhalant users and problems in school. The are ways you can tell if someone you know is a user of an inhalant. One you can find paint or stains on there body or clothing, spots and sores around the mouth ...
- 2769: All An Adventurer Must Know Ab
- ... Wat Bowon Nivet where English language instruction is available. Elephant Training The recently opened Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, 28 kilometres outside Lampang on the main highway to Chiang Mai, has replaced the former Elephant Training School at Ngao. Logging training sessions for young elephants are held daily at 9.00 AM in an attractive forest setting, and visitors are welcome. Jungle Treks Most popularly originating from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, these 2-6 day treks take visitors through forested mountains and high meadows in what are, actually, the lower extremities of Himalayan foothills. Major attractions are remote hilltribe villages. Mountains surrounding Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai host seven major, once-itinerant hill tribes of Tibeto- Burman origin ... to 'ensure' plentiful rain during the forthcoming rice season. The Rocket Festival is traditionally a period for letting off steam before ardous field work begins in earnest, and features beauty parades, folk dances, ribald and high-spirited revelry before the rockets are ceremoniously launched. Visakha Puja Full Moon day, May. National holiday. Visakha Puja is the holiest of all Buddhist holy days, and marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and ...
- 2770: Terry Fox
- ... brave and beautiful person he was. Terry Fox was born on July 28, 1958 and grew to be very brave, persuing qualities that were strong and showed much determination throughout his life. After graduating from high school with honours, Terrance Stanley Fox attended Simon Fraser University in Burnabe, British Columbia where he took interest in kinesiology. Terry lived along with his supportive family on a small ranch-like home. Rolly Fox was ... and most of all of generosity" (Raimondo) Together these two quotes describe what a remarkable soul Terry Fox was, and shows how much his accomplishments have an effect on humanity. Two students from Sudbury Secondary School were asked how Terry Fox had an influence on them personally, and this is what they had to say: "I think it's great that a person can overcome such a great personal hardship ...
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