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    This alone is likely sufficient to distinguish the outcome of this case from that in Kimbrough. Furthermore‚ nothing in the district court’s explanation of its reasoning‚ as documented in its sentencing order‚ indicates that this case is atypical. In Rita‚ the Court acknowledged that‚ in every case‚ “both the sentencing judge and the Sentencing Commission

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    A Brighter Sun ©2011 eNotes.com‚ Inc. or its Licensors. Please see copyright information at the end of this document. A Brighter Sun The Novel Because A Brighter Sun opens with a catalog of events‚ both local and international (and repeats this device subsequently)‚ it might be approached as a quasihistorical narrative; however‚ this technique places the characters‚ their actions‚ and aspirations in social perspective‚ counterpointing major and minor happenings and emphasizing the concerns of

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    poems‚ I have immensely deepened my perspective and understanding of resilience in poetry through the many problems of struggle‚ identity‚ and recovery. In "I Lost My Talk" by Rita Joe‚ the loss of cultural identity because of forced assimilation is depicted in the desperate plea of the speaker to be able to "find my talk" (Joe 14)‚ which illustrates a strong urge to reclaim their true self and share it. In "You Are Love(D)‚" Erica Violet Lee describes intense resilience and resistance with the use

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    the list for doing this paper because I have seen it. This movie was right up my alley because the writer and director of the film is none other than Mike Judge. Of course‚ I’m a fan of his shows‚ especially “Beavis and Butt­Head”.  Anyway‚ the movie was about two main characters‚ Joe and Rita whom volunteered to be a part of an experiment that was supposed to last for one year. Though the person who was in charge of the experiment had gotten arrested and eventually the entire thing was forgotten until many‚ many years later. When both have awoken again

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    violent acts of criticism towards her decision to become a first class citizen. On the 10th of September 1962‚ sixteen bullets were fired into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker. That same night two girls were shot in Ruleville‚ Mississippi‚ and Joe McDonald’s house was shot at. Both of these acts were determined to be acts of violence aimed towards Hamer due to her determination to receive equal

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    dirty old clothing and hazardous chemicals. As if we were pushing your way through like you are walking in knee high water. In the movie Idiocracy directed by Mike Judge‚ it showed how this world could possibly be in the future. The characters Joe and Rita were chosen by the military in year 2005 to do a secret military hibernation experiment.

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    screenplay‚ researched the issues facing adults with developmental disabilities by visiting the non-profit organization L.A. Goal (Greater Opportunities for the Advanced Living). They subsequently cast two actors with disabilities‚ Brad Silverman and Joe Rosenberg‚ in key roles. For his role as Sam‚ Penn was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor at the74th Academy Awards in 2002. The movie’s title is named for the line "Sam I am" featured in the book Green Eggs and Ham‚ which is read in the

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    the song is Joe‚ the song is a letter he writes to either a brother or mate named Dan. In the song Joe talks about how much he misses his family during the Christmas season‚ as he laments about missing relatives he asks‚ “Who’s gonna make the gravy now? I bet it won’t taste the same” implying that this is usually his job at Christmas and that without him there it wont taste the same‚ which is alluding to the fact that without him their‚ Christmas wont be the same. While in prison Joe has really seen

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    Running head: THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND DEPRESSION 1 The Effects of Drugs and Depression Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines Joe K. Gerb Bergen Community College THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND DEPRESSION 2 Abstract A person may be suffering from depressive symptoms and use narcotics with the hope of acquiring some kind of relief. Depressive symptoms can develop as a result of using mind altering substances or as part of

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    Bob Marley is without a doubt the greatest musician a third world country ever produced. Through Rastafarian ideas‚ he influenced many others with songs that touched the lives of millions with his constant message of unity. His wisdom through experience helped him achieve a grand distinction over other artists. Marley was a great ambassador to the world preaching unity and justice for all. He wanted everyone to get along without violence. Not many people can measure the importance of Bob Marley

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