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    without fear‚ is more important than my science." is a quote from African American chemist‚ inventor‚ and the greatest African American‚ Percy L. Julian. Percy’s research and studying helped the creation of drugs to treat glaucoma and arthritis. A Percy lived during a time of racism and segregation‚ he never let racism and it’s many challenges get in the way of his shaping of our world today. With his many achievements and awards‚ I personally believe Dr. Percy L. Julian is the Greatest African-American

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    the grudge he holds. The message Yusef Komunyakaa implies in his poem “Facing It” is that enjoying life’s beauty and warmth is stronger than mourning over regrets and mishaps‚ and he displays the theme by powerfully utilizing metaphors‚ imagery‚ and symbolism. By using metaphors‚ Yusef Komunyakaa is able to portray sharp

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    Facing The Music Her eyes glistened with a repulsive gleam of a smile on her face. I walked slowly hearing the whispering of my socks against the floor. It was that time again‚ piano lesson. Mrs. Zhang looked at me and smirked eerily. I sighed and took my place on the on the bench‚ close enough to smell my teacher. I put my shaking hands on the keys and began. I had always loved music. My parents once told me I sang before I spoke‚ I played piano before I could ride a bike. I listened to everything

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    Augustine "og" Mandino ii‚ an American author who wrote the book The Greatest Salesman in the World and was sold over 50 million copies. According to the US census he was born in Natick‚ Massachusetts on Dec 12‚ 1923. He became a US military officer and then later became an insurance salesman. SUMMARY The book highlights majorly on the success principles a man named Hafid‚ in the form of a story. Hafid‚ a young man belongs to a poor family low in status from Jerusalem. He was working as a care taker

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    I believe Shakespeare’s quotation‚ “Why‚ what should be the fear? I do not set my life at a pin’s fee” (I. iiii. 64-65) by Hamlet‚ is one really worth tattooing. I think it essentially means‚ do not miss out on an opportunity in life due to fear‚ because death is an inevitable ending to everyone’s life regardless. This quotation is one that has made an impact on my life‚ and inspired me since the day I read it. This may not be as extreme as risking your life‚ but a common regret for many people such

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    still many challenges facing Canadian organizations. In this paper I will discuss the many ways that Canada‚ from a business stand point and as whole‚ faces challenges and what we as a country are doing to rise and succeed through these challenges. There are five major challenges that are facing Canadian businesses; Economic‚ Technological‚ Demographic‚ Cultural‚ and Legal. Economic challenges are broken down into three separate categories; surviving a recessionary cycle‚ facing the global trade challenge

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    today. He talks a great deal‚ and brags indeed-y‚ Of a muscular punch that’s incredibly speed-y.”(Clay) In the wake of his death this paper analyzes why Muhammad Ali was and still is the greatest. For his incredible talent in the ring and his tireless work outside of it‚ Ali can truly be considered one of the greatest‚ not only as a boxer but as a human. “This brash young boxer is something to see and the heavyweight championship is his destiny.This kid’s got a left‚ this kid’s got a right‚ if he hit

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    Fear Fear is an emotion produced by the brain to avoid a potentially bad situation or it is also anxiety caused by the presence of danger. Fear is caused by a threatening situation. Winston Churchill once said‚ “ The only thing we have to fear‚ is fear itself.” This famous saying shows that fear affects people as much as they let it affect them. The way I deal with my fears is to try to overcome them or not let them get to me. But it’s not always easy. I’m 16 years old‚ and I still can’t

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    According to an unknown source‚ “Fear is a feeling you can get over”. This means it is just an excuse or a burden to not follow your goals and your dreams. Fear can be an internal weight on our shoulders to prevent you from taking chances and living your life. In January 20‚ 1961‚ John Kennedy was elected the thirty-third president of the United of the States on that day he presented a speech about the outbreak of the civil rights movement and the hatred in society. Today J.F.K’S speech inspired

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    challenges in the world today coming from several different settings. There is problems that involve other countries like Iran or North Korea or there is problems at home like The biggest challenge faced by Americans and America is domestic. The greatest challenge being faced by America is not illegal aliens or unfair trade practices‚ it is Americans. A great example of Americans being a threat is that most Americans are killed by fellow Americans rather than by foreigners coming into the country

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