horrendous violations of human rights during the Second World War‚ the reformed United Nations instituted a human rights commission‚ with Eleanor Roosevelt as one of its members. What she contributed to our nation and the world in general may be overlooked as many of her accomplishments go unnoticed‚ hidden in the shadow of her husband‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt. Eleanor was appointed chairwoman of the committee that came to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The U.N (post WWII) sponsored
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Shirley Jacksons The Haunting of Hill House tells the story of Dr. Montague‚ a professor studying the supernatural. After inviting Eleanor‚ Theodora‚ and Luke to stay at Hill House and participate in his study‚ weird occurrences begin to happen. Loud noises are heard at night‚ sections of the house are deathly cold‚ and strange writing is found on one of the walls. The house appears to come alive‚ slowly devouring those that inhabit it until it eventually claims one of their lives in a climatic ending
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Justin Martin Mr. Torrey English 8‚ Period 7 29 August 2014 Past The Rusted Gates Eleanor Vance has always been shy from other people because of all the years she has Lost in the outside world while nursing her dying mother. She had wasted so many days with no one to love‚ never had a real home and without any happiness in her life. Eleanor always dreamed that one day something big would happen‚ she was curious. But even though she is a curious 32 year old she is still very
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Moore the main character Benna bounces back between reality and the reality she creates. At times is hard to tell what’s what. Benna is a widow that lives alone and has an on and off relation with Gerard. She has also created an imaginary friend Eleanor and a daughter Gorgianne. When she is talking to the people she created it is hard to tell that their not really there. Bouncing back between created reality and what’s actually going on is at times hard to follow. This false reality she created plays
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Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most influential women in the history of Europe‚ having been a queen to rulers of both France and England‚ along with having significant political and economic power in her own right. She served as an example to all women‚ during a period where there was increasing development in the female s role in society. Eleanor was a patron of the arts‚ and she was also a powerful personality‚ influencing the politics of the day with the help of her sons‚ and maintaining
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James is one of Pat Metheny’s most famous and influential pieces. Pat has been said to have the ability to fill an entire stadium with his ‘aural pyrotechnics’ due to his understanding of minimal note placement and its effect. Furthermore‚ Pat Metheny is known for his use of intervals‚ particularly chromatic or diatonic thirds. His legato smooth playing is achieved by adding as many slurs as possible and I will definitely include this in my artefact. Finally‚ I will be incorporating his hammering
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Chapter 1 Leslie’s POV “Leslie!” Mum called‚ as I attempted to drag my large suitcase out of the bedroom. “Hurry dear‚ we’re going to be late!” “Coming!” I called‚ thumping down the stairs. Maura’s not my real mother‚ she’s my foster. But she’s as good as a mother to me‚ she sure acts like one. Mum smiled expectantly. “Got everything?” “Think so.” I hesitated. “Are you sure you want me to go?” I didn’t want to go at all‚ really. I was just glad to see my brother again. Mum kissed
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back in time‚ but see the progression‚ the triumphs and the failures.....Eleanor Smith had reached this point. She sees that things aren’t as they seem‚ the passion and desire is gone from her marriage‚ she is unable to influence her children’s life‚ her best friend‚ who is an alcoholic seems to have her life in more order then Eleanor. How did her happy life slip away before her eyes. The story evolves around Eleanor‚ emotions and feelings. On the outside side she tries to be the happy homemaker
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Pupils/Students of Camarines Norte for School Year 2013-2014. TERESITA A. ORENDAIN Principal II Corroborators: ELEANOR R. VERGARA 4th year-Adviser Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Region V-Bicol Division of Camarines Norte Moreno Integrated School CERTIFICATION This is to certify that JUNNA MAE C. MORALES
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In the 1980s‚ Cassandra Wilson was one of the most ingenious‚ original‚ and enthralling musicians working in the progressively difficult-to-expound world of jazz. Cassandra Wilson won two Grammy awards; One for her album New Moon Daughter in 1996‚ and one in 2010 for her song Loverly. The American jazz musician and Grammy award winner released an album in the year of 1999 called Traveling Miles. Traveling Miles is purportedly Cassandra’s salute to Miles Davis‚ who was a well respected American jazz
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