A Fear of Looking Foolish Most of us have a fear of looking foolish. We are afraid of the thoughts of doing something that will make us look less than perfect. But always remember to be human is to be foolish. When we release our fear of looking foolish‚ we free ourselves to be real and be who we really are. We have all had times when we felt foolish. Even in times‚ when things don’t go so well‚ we still know how to handle those less than perfect times. The best way‚ in my opinion‚ is just to acknowledge
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In Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet‚ Brian Robeson‚ the protagonist‚ was very resourceful. Brian survived the horrific plane crash in the Canadian wilderness after the pilot had a massive heart attack and died. He was forced to survive with nothing but his hatchet‚ a gift his mom had given him. Brian used his hatchet to build a shelter‚ gather food‚ and start a fire. After Brian woke up from his sleep because of the exhausting plane crash‚ he began evaluating ways to build a shelter. As he started to think
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I recently finished reading your book called Looking For Alaska. After conducting research‚ I am aware that various schools have challenged whether or not the book is appropriate to keep in school libraries. Although your book contains controversial content‚ I think the theme composed in the story makes the controversy of the content irrelevant. Therefore‚ I disagree with the individuals who think Looking For Alaska should be banned from schools. This novel should not be exempt from schools because
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Gary Ridgway‚ also known as the Green River Killer‚ was born February 18‚ 1949‚ in Salt Lake City‚ Utah. Gary Ridgway held a steady job for 30 years‚ but was married three times through his life. Gary Ridgway got his nickname “The Green River Killer” before they even knew who was doing the killings. In 1982‚ when Ridgway was 33 years old‚ he began killing women‚ prostitutes and runaways‚ which were his main targets. Gary was one of the suspects when the case was first opened‚ however they had no
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Looking for Alaska is a novel written by John Green set in Alabama specifically the campus at the Culver Creek boarding school with the exception of a few important locations such as the Smoking Hole. The story is narrated in the first person through the perspective of Miles “Pudge” Halter‚ which has its disadvantages as he turns into a mental wreck after the death of Alaska. The novel “Looking For Alaska” focuses on many themes such as friendship‚ death‚ mortality and rules and order. These themes
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United States of America‚ French‚ etc. they treat minorities and also immigrants with inappropriate‚ although now there are laws that protect this problem‚ but the minorities and immigrants are still often feel unfairly by the state. The story ‘Looking for Mr. Green’ took place in Chicago in the depressed time 1930s‚ when the justice and human rights problems were rife in that era. The protagonist of this story is George Grebe‚ a thirty five year old lecturer of classical languages‚ in his new job
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Sociological problems involving our Educational System Gary L. Smith American Public University/SOCI 212 – Social Problems Abstract This paper gives the reader and insight on what is the social impact of our educational system. Going over the problems that have been developed over a time period of educational and‚ social mishaps. Taking what has happen and what we can do to fix the o sociological viewpoints of the problem‚ then take the correct actions to fix the problem.
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I have recently read a wonderful book by John Green which is titled ‘Looking For Alaska’. The book is about a boy who is new to a boarding school; where he meets new friends and goes to “seek the Great Perhaps”. I think it’s a great book in which the author portrays the fragility of life‚ the importance of loving people while they’re still around‚ living your life to the fullest and also appreciating and understanding the value of friendship. The two main characters named Miles/Pudge and Alaska have
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Journal Entry #1 Hernando de Soto Born: 1500‚ Province of Badajoz Type: Spaniard We have started our journy with our new leader Hernando de Soto‚ the man with many flaws. We have been sent away ‚ and by we I mean a small group of horseman‚ to find riches such as gold and silver prohaps even slaves. We have been picked by how well can fight and defend ourselfs. Hernando has been equipped with 600 men (picked out by how well they can fight)‚ 10 ships‚ servants‚ staff‚ 200 horses‚ and a pack of blood
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Looking Toward the Future Jeremy A Gunn Ashford University: PSY202 3/31/2014 Looking Toward the Future As we look forward to our future‚ one cannot help but start to plan ahead on the road to success. Even though the path may seem unclear‚ it is certain that there will be many challenges to overcome. In this essay‚ I will discuss three goals I have set for my future. The three goals will consist of one personal‚ one professional‚ and one academic goal in the online environment. In addition
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