Dr. Hopkins EC 4350 11 September 2012 Reading Journal #2 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism Chapter 2 What they tell us: Shareholders are not guaranteed any fixed payments. What they don’t tell us: Shareholders really only care about the short-term profits instead of long-term investments which in turn reduces the growth of the firm in the long-term.” …the L word‚ that is limited liability‚ is what has made modern capitalism possible.” (12) -Karl Marx defends capitalism Adam
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“A part of the air I breathe” By Peter Skrzynecki (Poem) BRIEF SUMMARY OF CONTEXT/HOW IT RELATES TO” INTO THE WORLD” - a dedication for Judith (presumably a close relative/friend) tells of the birth of a child and the first stages of life that result in individual growth‚ learning of new experiences‚ relationships and the wider world - division of poem into four stages (eg.) represent the steps of transition into the world TECHNIQUES USED TO CREATE/ENHANCE MEANING / EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATING
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I Keep Expecting You To By Jewel I keep expecting you/to fade/to wake up one morning/and not care/so I/keep myself/one carefully measured step away/in anticipation/of your love’s decline/so when your cheek turns/and your attention/wanders/elsewhere/my heart will not be left/all awkward/hanging/from an elastic thread/you forgot to pull off/your old pair of socks/for it is in your nature to/lose interest suddenly/we are both artists/who suck the marrow out/of each lovely bone/It just happens to
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A Narrative Essay “If I Could Change One Thing about Me” Xerishya Jonpaula G. Gorobao MKIT – 101 Prof. Chona Lajom If I Could Change One Thing about Me Settings: - At Home - In School Conflict: -When I do have a problem with focusing on my studies‚ and at home‚ especially to my mom. Character: - My family - My friends Thesis Statement: - Well‚ there are many things I would like to change about myself‚ but If could change one thing about me‚ it would probably my attitude
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every minute‚ man I swear that she can get itSay if you a bad bitch put your hands up high‚ hands up high‚ hands up highTell ’em dim the lights down right now‚ put me in the moodI’m talking ’bout dark room‚ perfumeGo‚ go! [Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]I recognize your fragrance (hol’ up! )You ain’t never gotta say shit (woo! )And I know your taste isA little bit (mmm) high maintenance (ooh)Everybody else basicYou live life on an everyday basisWith poetic justice‚ poetic justiceIf I told you that a flower
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Judith Beveridge Poem Essay This essay discusses the value and merit of Judith Beveridge’s poems "Domesticity of Giraffes" and "Fox in a tree stump" and describes how each poem clarifies the value of life. Judith Beveridge is a well known poet whose poems portray moral values and meanings which are essential elements for Australian poetry. Two of her poems "Domesticity of giraffes" and "Fox in a tree stump" express these elements by clarifying the value of life‚ exploring humanity’s relationship
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a countless number of plays‚ poems and stories where mortality is a prominent theme. However‚ one of the most famous poets who often explored this theme was Emily Dickinson. Dickinson’s most well-known poem with this theme is “Because I could not stop for Death.” Through Emily Dickinson’s clever style of writing‚ effective use of literary elements‚ and vivid imagery she successfully creates a poem that clearly expresses her views regarding death. “Because I could not stop for Death” is composed
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Hazleton English 10p February 19 2015 Time Travel If i could travel back in time i would learn as much as i can.I would go to my child hood‚ important dates in history‚ and try to find important political dates in history as well. and try to find where did my family came from. I could enter a time machine‚ I would love to be able to go back in time when I was a child. Taking the knowledge I have now from the life lessons I have experienced‚ I would definitely be able to change my life and take advantage
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It was December 4‚ 2016 when I walked into the Apache café located by the Varsity on 3rd street downtown Atlanta. The café was small and close knit‚ with beautiful vibrant art to catch your attention. With dimmed lights and great jazz music the host were very nice as they asked me for drinks. I also got a chance to talk with the owner of the Café Mr. Charles Chaffer. As I watched the Poetry Slam many sat at circled tables with maybe one to two chairs‚ the café had an intimate setting about itself
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If I Could Change One Thing About Myself Perhaps‚ one of the most unpleasant feelings one can experience in life is being discontent with oneself. Whereas we are prone to notice negative features in other people‚ we rarely turn our eyes on ourselves to critically evaluate our behavior or personal qualities. But‚ if we do‚ we can notice many traits within ourselves that we would not like to be there. I try to stay tolerant towards the majority of my personality features. Though‚ simultaneously with
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