Amnesia: a partial loss of memory. Restart by Gordon Korman is about a boy named Chase Ambrose who fell off his roof and got amnesia. Before all this‚ Chase was Hiwassee’s biggest bully and was determined to make everyone’s life miserable with Bear and Aaron. Restart is chock-full of memorable moments‚ has an important theme and its rating is off the charts. To begin with‚ Restart had great themes embedded into the writing. I think that one of these important lessons is that you should always try
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In 1971‚ a small group of doctors in Paris formed an organization. Their goal was to provide emergency medical aid‚ no matter where it is needed or who needs it. This was the beginning of Medecins Sans Frontieres‚ (MSF) or‚ in English‚ Doctors Without Borders. The philosophy of MSF is that all people have the right to medical care‚ regardless of race‚ religion‚ or nationality. Today‚ according to MSF‚ the world needs medical doctors who can provide aid to any nation quickly‚ efficiently‚ and without
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Turnbull‚ Gordon‚ “An apology for Negro Slavery” West Indian Slavery‚ (1657-1834) An apology for Negro slavery: it was Gordon Turnbull intention to resort of the horrid and fictitious view of the way of which the Negroes in the West Indies were treated on their arrival from their home in Africa. When the ship docked on the shore‚ the master of doctor went on board to make sure all was well‚ and that they were fit‚ clean and in a jolly mood. Then they would be taken on shore at different times to
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Running Head: Richard Cory Richard Cory 3/1/2013 Richard Cory‚ a poem written by Edward Arlington Robinson describes a man who is rich‚ educated‚ famous within the town‚ outgoing and friendly but ultimately he turns out to be a sad person who kills himself. The poem‚ Richard Cory despite its simplicity is very emotionally powerful. Irony‚ simplicity‚ and perfect rhyme depict the theme of the poem. The old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover.” rings true after reading this poem for sure
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“Richard Cory” was written by Edwin Arlington Robinson in 1897.From the title we establish that we will be reading about Richard Cory but we don’t know exactly what will be discussed. We then read the poem and understand the issue he wrote about still exists today. The poem shows the difference between image and reality. It shows how someone who appears to have everything in life according to other’s societal beliefs may have a very different perception of their lives. Robinson wants us to understand
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These biases initially start out as harmless categories. In Gordon Allport’s book “The Nature of Prejudice‚” he argues that “the human mind must think with the aid of categories…. Once formed‚ categories are the basis for normal prejudgment” (31). Our brain’s use of categories has a powerful affect on our behavior
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Doctors Without Borders‚ also known as MSF (Medecins sans frontieres)‚ is a multinational humanitarian organization that focuses on giving medical aid to those suffering from injuries during war‚ natural disasters‚ and those suffering from diseases. Its mission is "to deliver aid to victims of armed conflict‚ epidemics‚ and natural and manmade disasters‚ and to others who lack healthcare due to social or geographical isolation." MSF has had operations in about 70 countries in 2015. In addition‚ MSF
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Robinson’s works to this day. This next poem‚ considered by some to be Robinson’s finest work‚ is a perfect example of this conflict of form and content‚ and how it melds to form Robinson’s singular poetic style. "Richard Cory" Whenever Richard Cory went down town‚ We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from head to crown‚ Clean favored‚ and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed
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Gordon Ramsay is a popular chef and entrepreneur in the world of culinary arts. He owns a number of successful restaurants. He created and stars in best known television show Hell’s Kitchen. When Ramsay started his career in 1993‚ he was first a head chef at a newly opened Aubergine Restaurant in London. While working at this restaurant over three years he earned the restaurant a two-star rating. In 1995‚ Ramsay was awarded the Newcomer of the Year Award at the prestigious Catey Awards. This event
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Richard Rive’s‚ "Buckingham Palace‚" District Six focuses on a small community‚ unable to establish themselves outside of gangs‚ thievery‚ alcohol abuse and prostitution. District Six sits at the foot of Table Mountain and provides a stark contrast. For an essay‚ a brief overview of the environment in which the characters exist (District Six) is useful by way of introduction. Some generalizations of the characters in this novel are necessary as many of their lives overlap and characters develop
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