In my mind‚ I see a long‚ white corridor‚ and the length of this corridor is infinite. Hanging from the ceiling is a flashing neon sign‚ and on that sign is the word "SUCCESS". As I look down the corridor‚ I can see beautifully carved mahogany doors with shiny brass knobs. Mounted on the front of all the doors are shiny brass plates that are marked "OPPORTUNITY". I walk to the first door‚ and try to open it‚ but the door is locked‚ so I move down the corridor to the next door. I place my hand on
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Anh Phan Professor Frank English 112 September 28‚ 2012 “That Is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona” In short story Sherman Alexie. “That is what it means to say Phoenix‚ Arizona‚ he creates three main characters‚ Victor‚ Victor’s father‚ and Thomas who have three different personalities. However‚ Thomas seems one of the most interesting characters in this short story. The author presents Thomas as a person who has not been affected negative by the hardship and struggles of modern day Native
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dangers unprecedented. On April 4‚ 1968 that danger would extend further than it had ever been. King Jr. was assassinated carrying out his purpose. King Jr. inspired me to be firm in the face of adversity no matter how grave the dangers. That is what it means to be thoroughly devoted to your purpose. Home is truly where the heart is. This statement has acted as my shadow for my entire life. Home for me has varied over the past ten years‚ bouncing around cities during that timespan was a common practice
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Ayman Abdul-Rahman Ba-Rajaa 1 /11 /2010 What Study Abroad Means to Me Throughout my life‚ I have worked towards one goal which is to study abroad. Besides being fun and exciting‚ study abroad is a unique life changing experience that will help me grow academically‚ personally and prepare me for career. Here are reasons as to why I have applied for this scholarship‚ the field of study I have
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What Patriotism Means to Me In the aftermath of the September 11‚ 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States we are seeing many forms of Patriotism. I was surprised to find when I researched this word that it had a negative feeling associated with it. I believe that patriotism is actively showing your support for your country‚ standing up for what you believe in‚ and fighting for our individual free will and independence. I am proud of my country and I am not ashamed to fly the American Flag
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that ownership and sense of self both have different meanings. The main question is "What does it mean to own something?’ Many argue that ownership is not much of a great thing‚ it can be of different negative meanings‚ while others disagree and think that ownership helps develop character. In the society we live in today‚ people own a lot of things from a car‚ to a house‚ and other things‚ but what does it truly mean to own something? Is it possible to own tangible and intangible objects? As aristotle
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In thinking about what I would like to communicate with you all this week the charter trite of the month RESPECT keep coming back to me over and over again. As adults we know how we define respect and how we would like it displayed to us and why it is important to us. For example‚ my definition of respect is; Think good things about who a person is or how they act based on there deeds‚ character and how they conduct their lives everyday even when no one else is looking. I also know how I would like
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Open and Closed Source Systems June 24‚ 2013 Open and Closed Source System What Open Source Means Open-Source means it is free. No one owns it‚ so there is no source code‚ no key code‚ and no licensing to purchase. When Linus Torvalds created Linux‚ he determined that the more people or‚ the more minds delving into the software can make the system more creative‚ more improved‚ and the possibilities are endless. Thus‚ he gave Linux to the world as a free open-source operating system ("Damicon;
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What America Means To Me The United States of America is one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world‚ but it is also more than that. Our country was founded on the idea of freedom‚ when our forefathers declared independence against the tyranny of Britain. Some people think of America as a second chance‚ where people can come acceptance. Others come for equality and freedom.. “So‚ what does America mean to me?” you may ask. America is my home‚ where I can be who I want to be. The
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What it means to be an American Carrie Archer Mr. Mahaffey What It Means To Be an American My name is Carrie Archer I was born on March 4‚ 1891 at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights‚ New York. My father Clark Archer was a gynecologist and surgeon and my mother‚ Matilda Speldman‚ was a young woman of refinement. I am the oldest of six children including Barbara‚ Katherine‚ and two boys‚ Rogers and Lyman. The youngest child‚ a girl named Matilda‚ died at one year old. We children were respected
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