After the mid-year examination results were announced‚ Judy was both surprised and pleased to find that she was among the top three pupils in her class. She glowed with pride as both teachers and friends congratulated her on her achievement. After the half-term holidays‚ we returned to school to find a different Judy. The once humble and helpful Judy that we all knew had become arrogant and vain. Instead of mingling with everyone in the class as she had always done‚ she only spoke to the brains
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remembered Janamashtami (J) for the gobinda aala re song. Boys would form a ring‚ one floor after another till one of them broke the earthen pot‚ the curd spilling out. I loved it and always stood next to these guys hoping that some of the curd would fall on me. J is the birthday or janamdin of Lord Krishna (K). On this day he was born in Mathura. We are inspired by his stories for infinity. Lord K was an incarnation of Vishnu. His incarnation has had a profound impact on Indian culture‚ philosophy
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Ideas of values are able to be communicated through various texts which can allow readers to potentially discover their full value. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver‚ is a powerful novel that has interweaved many ideas of value throughout this text. Some of these ideas may include bullying‚ peer pressure as well as repercussions. Before I Fall explores ideas of value such as bullying throughout the whole novel. Through the main four characters who are displayed as the bullies‚ the readers are able
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What a character values can be revealed by what he or she sacrifices. These sacrifices provide a better understanding of the character and reading as a whole. Jai Pausch surrendered her own wants and needs‚ portraying her commitment to her family‚ expressing the importance of “playing the cards you’re dealt.” Jai Pausch guided her family through Randy’s situation with her persistent efforts.She cared for a cancer patient and three little kids‚ forfeiting her own needs.She had to sacrifice her personal
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intended to change people’s lives or just to acquire money. One thing I do recollect is that it changed my life. This book is called Before I Fall written by Lauren Oliver. Lauren Oliver has written at least five books. Before I Fall is one of her most popular books. Lauren Oliver is an outstanding author who enthralled millions with her books. The book Before I Fall is about Samantha Kingston a high school girl who really seems to have everything. She is very popular‚ has a loving boyfriend‚ and
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Connecticut: being like the people around you is the whole point.”- Cliques “Are you excited? The big day. Opening night.”- Ironic “What’s the point of looking cute if you can’t show it off?”- Rhetorical question Day 2: “I wonder if you fall forever and ever and never touch down‚ is it really still falling?” - Sam referring to her dream. Page 59 “For a second when I look around the room everything seems fuzzy and slightly distorted‚ like I’m not really looking at my room but only at a
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JAI ALAI Jai alai is a sport which began over 400 years ago in the Basque region of Spain. The first players just threw balls against walls of buildings. Jai alai is a Basque word meaning “merry festival.” Jai alai is still played the same way it was played when the game was invented. Jai Alai is played on a special court called a cancha. The cancha has three walls that are made out of granite. In jai alai a ball about ¾ the size of a baseball is thrown against a wall. The ball is the hardest
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JAI GURUJI....GURUJI VACHANS.....Mere kol ilaj mangan na aaya karo. Mere kol sharda te pyaar naal aana chahida hai Mainu sab pata hai. Mangan naal tusi mahapurush nu apne level tak thalle khich lende ho te khud nastik ban jaande ho (dont come to me for cures‚ come to me with faith and love and I will cure you without you asking me to. Dont bring a mahapurush down to your level by asking him to cure you‚ by asking you become a ’nastik’). Beetle leaf is the purest; it is because of this reason that
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Rising Conflict in European Powers and Alliances- Before 1914 Before 1914‚ Europe was already split into main powers. These main powers consisted of the Head of State in Russia‚ France‚ and Britain. (Triple Entente). Also‚ the Triple Alliance consisting of the Head of State in Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and Italy. The system of alliances built up a lot of conflict with bringing in other countries not originally involved in certain countries internal conflicts. This greatly influenced the process
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During a school day on February 12th‚ Samantha Kingston was invited to Kent’s‚ a former friend‚ party. At the party‚ Juliet Sykes confronts some menacing words to Samantha‚ Lindsey‚ Elody‚ and Ally. Juliet Sykes is not very well liked by the group of best friends‚ mainly loathed by Lindsay. In response to Juliet’s comment‚ the girls throw beer at her to embarrass her. Juliet exits the home after this incident. Juliet plans to kill herself after leaving the party. On the way home‚ intoxicated
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