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    In each selection Henry David Thoreau‚ Mohandas K. Gandhi‚ and Nelson Mandela reflect the spirit of optimism and individualism which led each of these men to contribute towards social reforms within their countries. In Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”‚ he begins to speak of the Mexican-American war and how he feels paying taxes that support the war is unjust‚ therefore‚ he protests the payment and is placed in jail. Author Thoreau discusses that taking action to bring about social change is seen through

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    our life today." In many traditional cultures‚ fathers and mothers would pray for a boy who would be able to help in the field. In these cultures‚ the value of daughter was not understood. A father has a special relationship with his daughter as she will judge all men by his standard. A mother’s task is to show her daughter the complex task of growing into a woman. We no longer live in an agricultural society and woman are free to accomplish intellectually and occupationally what they couldn’t in the

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    that changes his value systems‚ his character traits‚ and his overall ideology. Not only did it affect his lifestyle‚ it eventually affects those around him. The newly found ideology Troy obtains significantly effects the development of the story?s plot. Troy has a lower-middle/working class occupation - a garbage man. In Troy’s mind‚ this job is something that enables him to survive thus far. Growing up‚ Troy experiences many hardships. Escaping an abusive father‚ Troy corrupts his life with

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    struggle and determination‚ come great stories. The human race takes pride in what they have accomplished throughout their existence. As they are highly regarded for their accomplishments‚ they leave a legacy that will never be taken for granted. Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea‚ highlights those key components of struggle and determination. The protagonist‚ Santiago prevailed even in times of hardships and doubts; as a result‚ he was highly regarded for what he has accomplished and his fellow

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    Determination: the ability to strive for and accomplish a set goal. Determination is one of the most important trait anyone can have. It helps you succeed and overcome any boundaries thrown your way. Determination is so significant because without it many feats wouldn’t have been accomplished. It can help people succeed no matter what obstacles they have to face. First‚ if no African-American had revolted against the status quo and been determined to end all the injustices that African Americans

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    Save the Environment Everyone just needs to put in a couple seconds of their life into the planet. We are living like royalty‚ doing absolutely whatever we want‚ however we want. It is quite selfish indeed. No one thinks about anyone but themselves. What will our kids in the future be dealing with‚ if we are using up all the necessities? Little things like turning off the computer when it isn’t in use‚ or doing laundry using cold water instead of hot-hot‚ and brushing without the water running will

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    Essay 1: 4000 - 5000 words What can today’s leaders learn from Lord Nelson What do you intend to do and why? This essay will examine the nature of leadership by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758 - 1805). I have chosen Nelson as he is widely admired and celebrated as an effective leader and much of his dynamic approach to leadership can be translated into a practical model for today’s school leaders. Nelson’s popularity has not declined despite the passing

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    Young people´s work ethic – then and now There is no doubt that good work ethics are essential to become a good employee. If you do not have good work ethics‚ then all the skills you bring to your job are of no importance. Anyway‚ is there a difference between young people´s work ethic then and now? On the outset‚ it must be considered that nowadays young people want an office with a secretary where they really do not have to do a thing. They do not want to have an exhausting job where they have

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    Germ Line Control of female Sex Determination in Zebrafish In order to identify the sex of a developing embryo‚ many scientists have studied this process called sex determination that allows them to have better understandings on how sex is being determined in either vertebrates or invertebrates. Sex determination is normally determined genetically; however‚ other factors can contribute to its determination. There are numerous determinants that control sex determination‚ but the most important are sex

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    Determination. Determination is firmness of purpose; resoluteness also known as a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult. In so many stories you see so many people and characters being determined. But especially in the Panyee Football Club movie by TMB Brand‚ the boys learn that through hard work and determination you can achieve anything. Even though the villagers made fun of the boys the boys were determined. The boys ended up forming their own team

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