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    The Mother

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    “The Mother: Remember the children you got that you did not get” Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem “The Mother” is ambiguous and totally unexpected. The narrator starts by speaking about abortion in a very accusatory tone. In the first part of the poem the narrator uses second person language and accuses mothers of getting abortions and talks about how all the mothers will be missing out on seeing their children grow. She is talking to readers about abortions in general. She talks to mothers and patronizes

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    Invention of locavorism

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    The Invention of “Locavorism”: An analysis of the local food movement There are growing concerns with the world’s current food system. Many argue the products we consume are mal nutritious‚ unsafe‚ and ethically irresponsible‚ along with having an astronomical impact on the environment. The newly formed fad of locavorism claims to have a solution to the world’s problems. A locavore is an individual who believes in eating only food grown and produced locally or within a certain distance of their

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    man‚ Thomas Edison‚ we can have all of these luxuries‚ and many‚ many more. Thomas Edison lived from‚ 1847 to 1931‚ and in those years‚ he forever changed the world. Edison was quoted saying‚ “My desire‚ is to do everything within my power to further free the people from drudgery‚ and create the largest possible measure of happiness‚ and prosperity” (Edison qtd. In Venable 9). Edison created the lightbulb‚ the phonograph‚ the motion picture‚ and countless other modern commodities (Edison qtd. in “A

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    Philosophy 1301. 1002 Ayer‚ A.J. “Freedom and Necessity.” In the following paper I will talk about A.J. Ayer’s “Freedom and Necessity‚” and I will explain the dilemma of determinism and Ayer’s compatibilist solution to it. I will explain some of the examples Ayer uses to explain the difference between cause and being constrained‚ and how both affect one’s free will. I will also discuss on why Ayer’s compatibilism solution to the dilemma is the best solution so far. According to A.J. Ayer‚

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    “Recess Necessity or Nicety” do want something that helps are children’s physical‚mental‚and are children’s grades or something that does not. First off research has shown not only helps with their grades but also helps with their physical health that is coarsely needed. Studies have also shown that in a group of thirty students that went outside for recess and after coming in and take a test did better with that than they did when they did not go outside for recess. When they students went outside

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    Mother

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    MOTHER.THE PAIN OF LOSS.Now I can say with certainty that I had never understood others suffering from unbearable loss of a dear person.  For my part it used to be pity‚ compassion. When this happened to me‚ when my dear mother died‚ I started to understand all those people who lost someone they loved. There are perhaps no proper words to describe this pain‚ at least none used on this planet. This intolerable pain which tears you apart‚ which is like a stone on your heart‚ and which make tears run

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    Different Words for "Said"

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    ds for said • Broke in • Calmly‚ Caustically‚ Cheerfully‚ Commented lightly‚ Complacently‚ Concurred thoughtfully‚ Crossly • Didn’t question his judgement‚ Dryly • Encouraged‚ Expression denoting disapproval • False cheerfulness‚ Finished‚ Friendly fashion • Gently‚ Grated‚ Grinned‚ Groaned‚ Gruffly • Happily‚ Hotly • Impatiently‚ In a casual tone‚ In a chiding tone‚ In a courteous manner In a curious tone‚ In a dry tone‚ In a flirtatious way‚ In a level tone

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    Invention Convention

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    CUP & COOKIES Smart cup in which you can put 2-3 of your favourite cookies. You don’t need extra plates. It’s made for right handed and left handed. this will help saving dishes and you would get the right amount of milk you need everyday. by this you can make a cup Ventilation system Didymium safety glasses Clear or colored tubing: 40mm heavy wall Graphite plate Torch kit Propane or MAPP gas Pressurized oxygen (not required for Hot Head torches) Clear blow tube: 15mm to 19mm heavy wall

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    Inventions of the 1800's

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    wanted $6‚000 but his boss offered $40‚000! Edison bought a factory and started inventing. In 1871‚ Edison married Mary Stiltwell and had three children. In 1876‚ Edison moved out of Newark and into Meleno Park. In 1876 Alexander Bell invented the telephone and Edison improved it by making it battery powered. He then invented a lampback out of graphite and it made the signal clearer. Then the Western Union paid Edison $100‚000! During that time Edison invented the phonograph. In 1879‚ he invented

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    A Mother

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    The mother in their family has many roles. She is not just your mother‚ she is the nurturer‚ doctor‚ nurse‚ teacher‚ cab driver‚ cook‚ house keeper‚ homework helper‚ clothing washer‚ cheerleader‚ disciplinarian‚ just too many to type at this moment. We don’t realize just how important our mothers are. Mothers do and do and ask for nothing in return‚ we cry along with you when you are hurting‚ and will fight the biggest thing around defending you. You’re never “TOO OLD” to be mommy’s baby. There is

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