Out of this Furnace‚ by Thomas Bell‚ tells the story of a multigenerational family of Slovakian immigrants. This family of five generations came to American in the late nineteenth century in search of a better life. One of the first to arrive‚ Djuro Kracha‚ arrived in the New World in the middle of the 1880s. The novel starts off telling of his voyage from the “old country” and the labor he performed to accumulate enough money for his walk to Pennsylvania. He ventured on his journey to Pennsylvania
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someone to treat us a certain way‚ we have to treat them the same way. As my mom says "treat others the way you want to be treated"‚ I keep those words in the deepest part of my heart and remind myself to have good manners all the time to everyone that I meet in my life. For example‚ I show my respect to my elders by always offering help by any means possible‚ always saying ‘please’‚ ‘thank you’ whenever it is needed. In our pledge class‚ respect could also mean integrity‚ and doing each own job
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"Eat this sweetish segment or spit it out. You are free." -Anthony Burgess Anthony Burgess has been heralded as one of the greatest literary geniuses of the twentieth century. Although Burgess has over thirty works of published literature‚ his most famous is A Clockwork Orange. Burgess’s novel is a futuristic look at a Totalitarian government. The main character‚ Alex‚ is an "ultra-violent" thief who has no problem using force against innocent citizens to get what he wants
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Words‚ words‚ words. People simply think of them as that – just words. "Sticks and stones can break my bones‚ but words can never hurt me." One has probably heard of that famous line however those who have said that are mistaken. Words are not as harmless as some may think. Words can either hurt one badly or lift one’s spirits up. Constantly‚ words are there and continue to help us get through in life. Words generate expectations‚ possibilities‚ illustrations and impressions. Words help build relationships
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(Empire matriarch)‚ Bryshere Gray‚ Jussie Smollett‚ Trai Byers‚ Tasha Smith‚ Grace Byers and Gabourey Sibide appeared in “What Will You Say?” a 1-minute political ad endorsing Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and slammed Donald Trump. Absent in the ad is “Empire” patriarch‚ Terence Howard. The ad communicates why it is important to vote for Clinton and to consider what is at stake primarily for the African-American community. They state there is only one person in the (presidential) race
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creation in 1983‚ the Internet has continued to grow in popularity and use as a commercial and private communications medium. Millions of people throughout the world use the Internet in a variety of ways‚ ranging from personal conversations to on-line shopping. According to a survey compiled by Nua Ltd in 1999‚ the number of Internet users rose from 26 million in 1995 to 205 million in 1999‚ an increase of almost 700% (Nua Ltd)! With such an explosive increase‚ how then has the Internet affected us personally
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Back in grade school‚ I may say that I am a really active‚ participative and motivated student. I would always get awards and certificates. I do enjoy most of the lessons that are tackled. And sometimes‚ when the topic really got me interested‚ I would even expound my learnings through researches and internet browsing. I usually learn best when I listen to the teacher’s oral teaching. And also I would cooperate more in the class if the teacher is nice and considerable. But there are times when I
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Response Essay – “The Best Girlfriend You Never Had” Pam Houston’s “The Best Girlfriend You Never Had” tells the tale of a girl who wants nothing more than to be with someone who is in love with another. This story was chosen due to its relation to the many conflicts and lessons that I myself have learned throughout life thus far. The protagonist seems to strive for the unattainable‚ which I feel many of us have dealt with in our lives one way or another. I have learned that too much effort in
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“Do what you can‚ with what you have‚ where you are‚” is a quote by Theodore Roosevelt. On October 27‚ 1858‚ a huge United States influence was born. Not only a leader‚ protector‚ vice president‚ governor‚ but a United States President. “Teedie” Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City‚ New York. He was born to the parents‚ Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt. Martha worked as Socialite and Theodore as a Philanthropist. As young child‚ Teddy was very unhealthy‚ however‚ in teenage
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Sexting: You Are Responsible For Your Own Actions. Sexting is very popular among teenagers; it is used to send nude pictures or sexual messages via text messages‚ social networking sites and emails. When teenagers sext they do not think of the consequence of their action and later down the line they regret sexting. Jesse Logan is responsible for her own suicide. No one forced her to commit suicide it was her choice. Jesse could have asked help from her school counselor‚ she could have talked to
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