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    The Problem of Old Harjo

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    Crazyteacher THE PROBLEM OF OLD HARJO GENRE Short story - Historical Fiction Subtheme: religion SETTING: Place: This story takes places in Indian Territory‚ in the USA. Before settlers landed on America’s shores‚ Indians resided in what would become Oklahoma ("okla" meaning people and "humma" meaning red‚ so the state’s name literally means "red people") Time: in the middle 1800s when Indians had already been relocated in the West. Historical background: Oklahoma’s recorded history began in 1541

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    EAGLE

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    a heavy head and beak. Even the smallest eagles‚ like the booted eagle (Aquila pennata) (which is comparable in size to a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) or red-tailed hawk (B. jamaicensis))‚ have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings‚ and more direct‚ faster flight – despite the reduced size of aerodynamic feathers. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from some vultures. The smallest species of eagle is the South Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi)‚ at 450 g (1 lb) and 40

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    The Eagle/Winter

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    The Eagle/Winter 1. The expressions are peculiarly effective to help give off the tone‚ image‚ and feeling of the poem. From the expressions like “crooked hands”‚ “close to the sun”‚ and “ringed with the azure world”‚ it shows the meaning of the poem with lots of imagery. It helps to reader to imagine and fully understand the poem. Like azure means blue so “ringed with the azure world” would mean the eagle flying across the clear blue sky. An expression like “like a thunderbolt” helps show the

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    Surprised by Joy is about Wordworth’s acceptance of his grief. The poem progresses from a lack of clear metrical structure to a rhythm with clarity. This change embodies Wordworth’s progression from cognitive dissonance to resolute cohesion of his emotions and thoughts. The poets internal battle with opposing emotions of joy and grief are entrenched The personification of the wind at the beginning of the poem Surprised by Joy is about Wordworth’s acceptance of his eternal grief. Surprised

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    Follow the Eagle

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    After reading the story‚ “Follow the Eagle‚” I am left with astonishment at the understatement in the writing and the deep significance in the context. I believe that this story is not only about Eagle’s journey over the cliff‚ but the journey is an allegory to Native Americans and other minority groups trying to achieve higher status in the white hierarchy of the West. First Domingo is riding on a “Japanese cycle stolen from a Colorado U law student.” The story informs the reader that Domingo is

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    Eagle Scout

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    Eagle Scouts are an example of hard work‚ strong morals‚ good leadership‚ and determination. Many of Americas’ great leaders are Eagle Scouts. I have learned the value of becoming an Eagle Scout and hope to become a great leader some day as well. When I earned the rank of Eagle in the BSA‚ I fully understood how it could be one of the hardest accomplishments a young man can complete. Only three out of every one hundred boys who begin scouting attain the rank. From learning to follow their leaders

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    The Eagle Inaccuracies

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    The film‚ The Eagle‚ follows a Roman named Marcus Flavius Aquila‚ played by Channing Tatum‚ on a quest to retrieve the eagle standard of the lost 9th legion. It is in part a personal quest by Aquila due to his father being the commander of the legion and the one to lose the eagle standard. He is joined by a slave named Esca played by Jamie Bell. It follows Aquila where he started out as the commander in a base in Britain. The base is attacked and he manages to save a group of soldiers who were taken

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    JOY

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    What scripture says about our joy and happiness.  Can it be leaned and the ways to influence more of it in our daily lives.  The difference between happiness and joy.      According to John Piper:  **************Slide 2**************** Jesus’ aim in all he taught was the joy of his people. John 15:11​  These things I have spoken to you‚ that my joy may be in you‚  and that your joy may be full.  Joy is what God fills us with when we trust in Christ. Romans 15:13​  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in 

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    Eagle Manufacturing

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    Eagle Manufacturing Company Major Facts The major facts surrounding the Eagle Manufacturing case are varied‚ at best. We know the “estimate” for the maintenance department robot came in well under the proposed price. We also know that‚ for the time being‚ productivity is affected due to various budgetary and operational concerns. Finally‚ we know that the communication levels and productive aspects of each individual department are not well. Major Problems There are multiple major problems involving

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    Bald Eagle

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    Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle is the United States National Bird. It is known as the "American Eagle." This Eagle was on the edge of extinction at the end of the 1900’s. It now has a steady population and is in the process of being taken off the list of endangered species. Immature bald eagles tend to be speckled brown. When they grow up‚ an average female has a wingspan of 7ft and weighing 9 lbs‚ and the average male has a wingspan of 6’6’’‚ weighing 12.8 lbs. Florida has the smallest

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