English 101 H Begench Atayev J.D. Miller Descriptive Paper Draft2 January 31‚ 2013 On a Monday afternoon‚ after discussing my computer science project with my professor‚ I find myself seated in a visitor’s chair in his office on the second floor of the Glatfelter Hall. The professor is about to leave the room to grab some books and a cup of coffee‚ but he allows me to stay. (Seeing myself as a professor in the future‚ I enjoy hanging out in my professor’s office
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of Becoming a Soldier To become a soldier in the military requires a certain personality‚ one that enjoys a challenge‚ possesses a stronger than average work ethic and has a desire to conquer and master new aspects. However‚ becoming a combat soldier requires advanced training that covers the operation of specific weapons‚ furthering training with explosives‚ combat first aid and advanced operational tactics with each soldier field. The process of becoming a soldier can be interesting
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The Soldier: Rupert Brooke - Summary and Critical Analysis The Soldier is a sonnet in which Brooke glorifies England during the First World War. He speaks in the guise of an English soldier as he is leaving home to go to war. The poem represents the patriotic ideals that characterized pre-war England. It portrays death for one’s country as a noble end and England as the noblest country for which to die. In the first stanza (the octave of the sonnet) stanza‚ he talks of how his grave will
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His ruthless heart on the ruby-splattered blade of its guiltless bearer‚ he dropped like a stone to the bloodstained turf‚ letting a cry of anguish blend in with the rapidly retreating footsteps of his cowering soldiers. He knew he would survive‚ but they didn’t‚ and at that moment in time them not knowing was what really mattered. He stared through his supposedly closed eyelids at his killer. A girl‚ this time‚ with blonde‚ wavy hip-length hair and startling cyan eyes. That was what got him that
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As an American Soldier‚ for the past 4 years I have proudly served my country. With completing one tour to Iraq and endless amount of training being a Soldier is “My Way of Life.” Being a Soldier is important to me because I have the opportunity to serve my country‚ provided a stable life for my family‚ and lastly facing daily adversities and overcoming them. To begin with‚ having the opportunity to serve my country has given me nothing but great pride and joy. The United States of America as
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I have been a National Basketball Association fan for decades now. I can remember when I was young; I would just sit there on a Sunday afternoon and just stare. Stare without any interruption at my family’s television. Watching the greatness of Michael Jordan‚ who I watched‚ win 6 Championships. The rivalry between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks was one of the greatest series in playoff basketball in the history of the N.B.A. The love of basketball runs deep within me‚ not just with the sport
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Two Soldiers William Faulkner was an enormous man in literature despite the fact that he stood less than five foot six. He reshaped the way in which the world views literature today. Faulkner was one of the greatest influences to American culture of his time. In fact‚ his influence spread throughout many years to come. A major figure of contemporary American literature‚ his novels and short stories combining stream of consciousness narrative with linguistic innovations. In addition‚ Faulkner ’s
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and cheese sandwich. The sound and sight of two pieces of bread sizzling in a hot skillet‚ and watching as the cheese melts and surrounds little slices of salty ham‚ is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. The great thing about this sandwich is that I can eat it with just about any kind of chip: whether it be salty potato chips‚ or cheesy nacho chips. Last‚ but not least‚ a sandwich that I came up with on my own. I was in the kitchen and really wanted a grilled cheese sandwich‚ but there was one
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier By Ishmael Beah Published by: Sarah Crichton Books Daniel Tran Period 6 Mrs. Moden I am Ishmael Beah and I was born on November 23‚ 1980 in Sierra Leone. I did have a mother and a father‚ and my older brother‚ Junior‚ but they were all murdered by the rebels in my country. I was one of the few that survived the attack that occurred in my village. Early in my childhood‚ I lived a normal life
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Can It Be Stopped ? May 16‚ 2012 Someone Can It Be Stopped ? The use of technology to cyberbully others is a growing problem among teens. There are many reasons teens choose to cyber-bully others‚ and the effects can be harmful. Fortunately‚ there are ways in which schools‚ parents‚ and victims can help solve this growing problem. Cyberbullying has become a common form of bullying among teens. It involves the use of computers
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