Funny Stories How They Forecast a Cold Winter One day in early September the chief of a Native American tribe was asked by his tribal elders if the winter of 2009/10 was going to be cold or mild. The chief asked his medicine man‚ but he too had lost touch with the reading signs from the natural world around the Great Lakes. In truth‚ neither of them had idea about how to predict the coming winter. However‚ the chief decided to take a modern approach‚ and the chief rang the National
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Environmental pollution is a big problem in modern society. It is a matter of serious concern. Pollution is the result of urbanisation and rapid industrialisation. It has been posing serious health threats. Despite growing awareness‚ environmental pollution has reached alarming level. It is an issue of global concern. Everyday conferences‚ seminars‚ discussions and debates are held to sort out this problem. Growing numbers of factories are adding to the problems of environmental pollution. They
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[pic] You know‚ everyone nowadays has a cell phone. It’s like their lives orbit around that rectangular piece of steel...and it’s not even a sphere! I can’t disagree though…I’m one of those people that just can’t part with their phone. Every few minutes I’ll be checking my phone. (Mimes checking phone) Oh look! I have…zero missed calls‚ zero new texts‚ the facebook frontier is quiet… Then I remember I’ve had zero incoming calls‚ zero texts‚ and I have three friends on facebook: mom‚ dad‚ and
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What if your determination was the only thing stopping you from reaching your goals? Ned Vizzini’s novel‚ It’s Kind Of a Funny Story follows a teen who is so committed to doing good that he is pushed too hard and he begins to consider suicide. When Craig is at his worst point and ready to end it‚ he instead decides to call the suicide hotline and checks himself into the hospital. This novel touches hard on the little things in life that make Craig’s life good or bad. Since this novel is based on
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“Its kind of a funny story” -Ned Vizzini Mikayla Petersen Wednesday‚ May 3rd 2013 “Its kind of a funny story” is kind of a funny story. It’s about 15-year-old Craig Gilner‚ who attends a prestigious college prep school that will set him on his way to the right college‚ the right law school‚ and the right job on Wall Street --- assuming he can bring up his 93 average. Studying for his school’s entrance exam occupied Craig for months‚ and he was proud of his perfect score. Now‚ though‚ the school
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Seminal Texts: The Gettysburg Address and Pericles ’ Funeral Oration: Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and Pericles’ “Funeral Oration” are two of the most memorable speeches given throughout history. On November 19‚ 1863‚ Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech amongst the American Civil War as a way to bring honor to those who died during the Battle of Gettysburg. At the end of 431 BC‚ Pericles delivered his famous Funeral Oration‚ to honor the dead soldiers of the Peloponnesian War‚ during
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Gender exploration in Funny Boy Funny Boy is a story of a seven year old innocent Sri Lankan boy. The story is narrated through the eyes of Arjie who is naively experimenting with is gender. The writer portrays Arjie to be little odd and different from the other boys of his age. While other Sri Lankan boys his age like to play cricket‚ he likes to put on a sari and play bride-bride with his sister and female cousins. In this essay will analyze the importance of Janaki’s room in Arjie’s identity
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“Chief Seattle’s 1854 Oration” was very powerful. He elaborated in great details the difference between his people (Indians) and the Whites and how they can come together. He was a respectful tribal leader and a devoted ecologist. Throughout his speech‚ Chief Seattle emphasizes how passionate he was in regard to his ancestor’s land. “Every part of this earth is sacred to my people.” His use of diction‚ persuasive appeals of pathos‚ logos‚ figurative imagery‚ analogies and anecdotes help in his
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Week 9 Case for analysis: Does this milkshake taste funny? Background: George Stein‚ a college student employed for the summer by Eastern Dairy is faced with an ethical dilemma. His co-workers don’t care about proper procedures required in ensuring that the milkshake produced during the shift is hygienic and safe for human consumption. The milkshake that is produced is usually delivered to fast-food restaurants and drive-ins. George had less than a minute to think about his choices and must
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I thought of penning down my memorable incidents and what could be better way than listing down funny incidents. There are many such incidents in my life (all unintentional at the moment they were happing) but I have chosen only four incidents to share. These incidents are at different point of time and from different areas….with an attempt to show that I am can generate humor from anywhere (this is better way of saying that at times i am equally ignorant in all areas!!). Anyway‚ I would not take
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