A Message to Garcia Elbert Hubbard 1899 In all this Cuban business there is one man stands out on the horizon of my memory like Mars at perihelion. When war broke out between Spain and the United States‚ it was very necessary to communicate quickly with the leader of the Insurgents. Garcia was somewhere in the mountain fastnesses of Cuba - no one knew where. No mail or telegraph could reach him. The President must secure his co-operation‚ and quickly. What to do! Someone said to the President
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“Behind Blue Eyes” Many songs in today’s entertainment industry can relate to people’s lives‚ whether from experiences or just thoughts. “No one knows what it’s like to be the bad man‚ to be the sad man‚ behind blue eyes” is a great line that relates to today’s society from the song‚ “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who. This line demonstrates how people can be so ignorant and close-minded because many people think that whatever it is that’s happening to them‚ is only and has only happened to them and
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A Message to Garcia by Elbert HUBBARD 1899 Apologia HORSE SENSE If you work for a man‚ in Heaven’s name work for him. If he pays wages that supply you your bread and butter‚ work for him‚ speak well of him‚ think well of him‚ and stand by him‚ and stand by the institution he represents. I think if I worked for a man‚ I would work for him. I would not work for him a part of his time‚ but all of his time. I would give an undivided service or none. If put to the pinch‚ an ounce of loyalty
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Essay - ‘Blue eyed‚ Brown eyed’ The act in which one treats one another different purely on the basis of their; eye colour‚ skin colour‚ nationality or the nationality of their guardian or ancestors is known solely as ‘discrimination’. Jane Elliot‚ exposed to the harsh waves of discrimination‚ tries to change the world through her methods. Discrimination once practiced upon an individual‚ can scar or change a person for the remainder of his or her life. It can also change ones views on discrimination
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successful careers although very few achieve fame. The Who is one such band that wrote many successful songs and was among the few‚ who properly utilized these techniques and went onto be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In Behind Blue Eyes by The Who‚ the speaker discusses the repercussions of a traumatic history of drugs and divorces as displayed in the simple word choice and
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A message to Garcia is an essay on a call to action. The essay is not so much on the deliverance of the message to Garcia. It is more about how it’s done without question or explanation. I learned about having the ability to get things done rather than having to constantly ask‚ and be told how to get things done. In the story Spain is at war with the United States. In Cuba there was a man named Rowan. He was known for his ability to get the job done. He was chosen by President Mckinley
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A Message to Garcia is a very short book‚ it is about a man by the name of Rowan‚ and he is given a mission to bring a message to General Garcia. Hubbard teaches a lesson. When a superior asks you to do something; no matter how difficult‚ crazy or impossible it may sound‚ just go get it done. As the book teaches the lesson‚ to do what you are asked to do; that is what made me want to read the book. I was asked to read the passage‚ and write this report on it. So that is what I am doing. Yes‚ it
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BOOK REPORT Name: schmukatelli Grade: E-3 Date: 20121030 Book Title: A Message To Garcia Author: Elbert Hubbard Why I chose this book: I chose to read A Message To Garcia because it was recommended to me by Marines that had read it before. I didn’t really know what to expect‚ especially to find that it was actually an essay just a little over two pages long. After reading it‚ I knew exactly why it was recommended to me. Give a brief description about
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Gabriel Vara Mr. Fulton English 1302 February 6th‚ 2013 Summary: “Stop Blaming Kids and TV” Mike Males‚ in “Stop Blaming Kids and TV‚” inscribes government officials have blamed today’s media on the acts of kids and young adults‚ how the impact of violence‚ drug‚ and alcohol abuse can ruin children’s lives. Parents need to notice that their own behavior has a major influence on their children’s lives and futures. He makes strong statements that the media does not influence adolescent violence
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from the original tapes. Many famous musicians recognize the greatness of their lyrics and tones by paid tribute interpreting their songs some of the most recognized are Plácido Domingo‚ Julio Iglesias‚ Gilberto Santa Rosa‚ Joan Manuel Serrat‚ Juan Gabriel‚ Cheo Feliciano‚ and Armando
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