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    Informative Speech Outline Thesis Statement: College Football fans around the nation recognize Bobby Bowden as one of the most inspirational and game changing coaches of all time. Introduction I. Imagine how it would feel to be widely recognized not only as a great coach‚ but also as a mentor to so many young athletes. (Attention Getter) II. Coach Bowden had a career and a personality that coaches‚ players‚ and fans all admired whether he was winning or losing on the field. III

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    The poem “The Great Figure” is short‚ only thirteen lines‚ and thirty-two words long‚ but it still conveys a lot. By the use of imagery and the construction of the poem the author‚ William Carlos Williams‚ makes you feel as if you were experiencing it first hand. The poem is full of sensory images that all contribute to the feel‚ not just the fact of the scene. The image of the fire truck is quick‚ and heavy with urgency‚ and yet there is the image of the golden number 5‚ which is completely in focus

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    Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to donate to my charity‚ Love146. Central Idea: Love146 is the most deserving charity because of the work they are doing around the world to stop child sex slavery. Give Love146 Introduction: I. (Attention-getting device): She was only a number in a room of girls‚ but her eyes stared through the two-way glass and into the rescuer’s soul. When they returned to raid the place‚ 146 had already been sold‚ or killed‚ but she’s what they’re fighting

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    Hidden Figures Analysis

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    to be lead‚ inspire‚ and bless this world with their excellence. Unfortunately‚ it takes years for us to know their names and their contributions. I’m tired of seeing the efforts of women of color erased over and over again. After watching Hidden Figures‚ I realize we cannot wait 30 years for the world to recognize our hard work‚ therefore‚ it is up to us to uplift each other. At Drake University‚ we have women of color going above and beyond to make our campus a better place for all. They spend

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    Significant Figure Rules

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    Significant Figure Rules Significant figure rules are really "rules of thumb" for how to handle the results of calculations so as not to introduce or lose precision in performing a mathematical operation. These rules are not always correct for all situations. However‚ in most cases‚ following the significant figure rules will yield a good result. Rules concerning zero A zero between two significant figures is significant. The number 203.2 consists of four significant figures. A Zero to

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    Chinese Standing Figure

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    The Human Body in Chinese Art Chinese figures and western figures are very different from each other. I will be comparing the Chinese Standing Figure (fig 7-3) and the Greek Snake Goddess (fig 4-14)‚ and what the purpose of the figures are for‚ what it reflects‚ and how the body is represented. The Standing Figure was excavated from Sanxingdui‚ China in 1986. Art historians believe that this statue was made for decoration and to show off wealth‚ as it was buried along with other valuables such

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    Emily Mayle English 12/101 December 7‚ 2012 Determination for the Ideal Figure The desire for the ideal figure starts from such a young age in people in today’s society. Young teens believe that in order to be happy‚ beautiful‚ and successful their body must be thin. The media puts an emphasis on the body figure most models have and the body that would be considered as ‘in.’ The value society has on this figure leads many teens to anorexia‚ bulimia‚ and depression. The emphasis and power the

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    Facts And Figures 2012

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    facts_and_figures_2012_A4 04.10.13 12:21 Seite 1 FEDIAF The European Pet Food Industry Facts & Figures 2012 FEDIAF European Pet Food Industry Federation Avenue Louise 89 · B - 1050 Brussels · Tel: + 32 2 536 05 20 fediaf@fediaf.org · www.fediaf.org facts_and_figures_2012_A4 04.10.13 12:21 Seite 2 Page 1 of 9 FEDIAF Facts & Figures 2012 Estimated number of European households owning at least one pet animal 72 million households Estimated percentage of European households owning at least

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    you must consider the training of the person in possession of the gun. i. Permit required 1. Attend classes a. 8 hour classes b. Usually 2 to 3 classes 2. Perform demonstration ii. Know Gun Free Zones 1. Places where guns are prohibited 2. Examples: a. Schools i. Gun Free School Zone act states that you can’t come within 1000 feet of K-12 school b. Hospitals 3. Signs are posted outside of places iii. Gun control act of 1968

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    Pro-Gun Speech Example

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    Imagine you are in your house‚ it’s nighttime‚ and you are about to turn in for the night. Suddenly‚ you hear a sound from the front door‚ but you’re not expecting anybody. You become suspicious and worry‚ for what awaits behind the door? You fear for your family‚ your little three-year-old baby girl. As an instinct‚ as a parent‚ what is the first thing you grab? Not your son’s baseball bat or your golf club‚ what if the intruder is a burly‚ six foot tall man? Anything aside from your dependable

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