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    Glass Ceiling Is a Myth

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    existence to the rising and chronic structural discrimination against women as a gender in favour of men.  More often than not‚ this theory is used as an excuse used by women’s own failings in today’s corporate sector. Ghinny Rometti (CEO‚ IBM) and Ursula Burns (CEO and Chairman‚ Xerox) are two of the many women who have been shattering this ‘glass’ in the face of the contemporary world today. This phrase was first professed in March of 1984 by Gay Bryant. In an ‘Adweek’ article by Nora Frenkel‚ Bryant had

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    characters’‚ shapes and molds the story. This young man acts as the central point‚ as someone who ties in everyone else’s paths to create the storyline‚ despite the fact he dies in the prologue‚ before the book even begins. At the very start of the novel‚ Ken Follett‚ the author‚ introduces a nameless young man. He is described as having carrot like red hair and startling bright green eyes. It is revealed he is a Frenchman by his dialogue. He is guilty of stealing a jeweled chalice‚ something impossible

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    What is Diversity? Diversity is the state of being different‚ being diverse from another group of people.it includes sex orientation‚ origin‚ gender‚ race‚ cultural‚ religion‚ and socioeconomic stratum and more. Moreover‚ diversity surrounded by education‚ tenure‚ ethnic group‚ cognitive style‚ and background and organizational function. However‚ when it comes to the workplace‚ diversity has to do with more than just ethnicity or race. Workplaces that are diverse are form with employees with varying

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    Haze

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    her neighbouringcountries. The haze is basically pollution of atmosphere‚ which is clogged withpollutants and other substances from forest fires.The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia due to slash and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authoritiesappear to have no power to control farmers from practising such methods. The hazeis further worsened by open burning practised by most Malaysians. Open-fieldburning of rice straw by the rice planters and

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    Catcher in the Rye Quiz

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    Multiple Choice (1 point each) ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form 1. Where does the title of the novel come from? a. a game that Holden and Allie would play b. a reference to Greek mythology c. a poem by Robert Burns being sung by a child d. the title of Holden’s favorite song 2. What is one of Holden’s least favorite words? a. indeed b. grand c. phony d. fabulous ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form 3. In what month does the

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    Task: Discuss the use of animal imagery in Of Mice and Men ------------------------------------------------- The Title Look up the significance of the title The title of the book comes from a poem by the 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns. It is about a mouse which carefully builds a winter nest in a wheat field‚ only for it to be destroyed by a ploughman. The mouse had dreamed of a safe‚ warm winter and is now faced with the harsh reality of cold‚ loneliness and possible death.

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    cards are kept‚ he notices that Lennie has something in his pocket as well: a dead mouse. Lennie explains that he likes to pet the mouse’s soft fur as he walks. George takes the mouse from Lennie and throws it into the bushes. He then admonishes Lennie for his behavior‚ warning him not to behave badly‚ as he has done so often in the past‚ and ordering him not to say a word when they meet the boss at the new ranch. He reminds Lennie of past misadventures‚ specifically an episode in the town of Weed

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    take place in our lives are pre-conceived and unavoidable. Steinbeck was so enamoured by the notion that he changed the title of the novella from its original ’Something That Happened’ to its current title. ’Of Mice and Men’ is a line from the Robert Burns poem ’To a Mouse’‚ a poem concerned with fate. Steinbeck’s message is clear: Curley was born the son of a ranch owner‚ and so is fated to live a life of relative luxury in a position of authority he clearly does not deserve. His evil actions only further

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    Ouch! It Burns!- a descriptive essay It was New Year’s Eve back home in the Philippines. I was only 6 years old‚ short‚ thin and clumsy. With my favorite striped pink shorts and white tank top with a Care Bears print on‚ I rushed outside our apartment to join other kids light some fireworks. People everywhere on our neighborhood were lighting their own fireworks and firecrackers. The sky that was usually dark was now filled with different colors of light – yellow‚ red‚ green‚ blue‚ white‚

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    Natural Hazards : Wildfires / Causes of Wildfires 41 Wildfire Definition : an Uncontrolled fire which breaks out in a Natural Environment. It may be ‘controlled’ (put out) after some days or weeks – but for a time it is out of control – and takes place in forests‚ grasslands or crop fields – not in cities. Key Terms : Natural Lightning : Common in summer when thunderstorms develop. The biggest single ‘natural’ cause Natural cause Volcanic eruptions : lava‚ ash‚ pyroclastic flows can spark

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