Said Sidiqi Comm 2200 Professor Butler Commemorative Speech – Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin once said‚ “If you would not be forgotten‚ as soon as you are dead and rotten‚ either write things worth reading‚ or do things worth the writing”. He was a man certainly worthy of praise as he did both. He lived those words by writing and doing as much as he could. He wrote volumes and volumes of papers‚ almanacs‚ journals‚ and even an autobiography that proved to be very popular. Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was an amazing man. is one who wielded his knowledge to shape America. Ben formed the greatest inventions in the history of America. For he is‚ and will always be‚ an inspiration toward me. Franklin united places at war. Beat the tests of strength with the knowledge. He has revealed that the most valuable object in this world is endurance and a thirst for knowledge. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. This quote shows Franklin’s value in knowledge. He is an imbues
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Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was truly an amazing person. A few of the reasons he was so highly regarded were his inventions‚ his involvement in foreign and domestic politics‚ and his extensive work as an author and publisher. I feel that Benjamin Franklin was a brave and and insightful historical character. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17‚ 1706 into a family with nine other siblings. His family eventually ballooned to a total of seventeen. Ben was an exceptional student and one
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Benjamin Franklin is a hero who still has an impact on us today. He invented objects that some people still use now. He invented a way to harness and conduct electricity. He also invented bifocal glasses‚ swim fins‚and a musical instrument called the glass harmonica. He was very intelligent and involved in politics. His knowledge got him to where he ended up. He started from being poor‚ to becoming very wealthy. To understand more about Benjamin Franklin‚ you will need to know about his life‚ politics
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Benjamin Franklin This portrait‚ which depicts Franklin as a learned scientist and inventor‚ was one of his favorites. Pictured on the left is the signal-bell apparatus Franklin devised to detect the presence of electrically-charged clouds. The bolt of lightning ‚ seen through the open window‚ became an attribute closely identified with Franklin. At Franklin’s death French philosopher/scientist Jacques Turgot wrote: "He seized the lightning from the sky and the scepter from the hand of tyrants."
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Benjamin Franklin’s “Autobiography” embodies the ideals of the self-made American man—one who‚ through sheer hard work and moral cultivation‚ fashions his own economic and social status regardless of the circumstances he was born into. Although Autobiography seeks to inspire readers with a sincere devotion to virtue‚ Franklin’s own devotion as depicted at certain points in the work seems casual at best. The indulgent character of Franklin’s moral outlook could be seen particularly in this passage
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A hero is an individual who has given their life to something much bigger than themselves. It is crucial to recognize our soldier’s adversities and despairs which were placed upon them so that we could live in peace and unity. These men and women who fought in the war shall be honored for their courage and sacrifices. Remembrance Day‚ on November 11th‚ shall mark the day World War One ended. At 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month‚ there will be two minutes of silence to remember each and every
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Gina Dizazzo‚ born June 4‚ 1999‚ is a freshman here at the University of New England (UNE). Her hometown is Salem‚ New Hampshire‚ where she lived with both parents and her older sister. Gina decided to come to UNE for the Health‚ Wellness‚ and Occupational studies program. One day she hopes of becoming an occupational therapist working in an elementary school for rehabilitation. Currently she is a full time student who focuses her time completing her assignments after each class. When she is
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the time of writing the poem) all this grandeur of hers is lost. Derozio is evidently unhappy with the British rule in India and refers to the same in the line “The eagle pinion is chained down at last”‚ where eagle refers to India. It is believed that in early days of British rule‚ foreigners referred to India as the Golden Eagle or Golden bird as it was very rich and one of the largest producer of gold and diamonds. Foreign visitor were awed by the riches and hospitality that India offered.
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[pic] Eagle Airlines Business Decisions with Data Models Assignment on Risk Analysis Team Members: Sfykti Dimitra Goumas Evangelos Manikas Athanasios Papaspirou Yiannis As assigned by Mr. Hadjistelios‚ President of Eagle Airlines‚ a simulation analysis is developed in order to evaluate company’s intention to proceed with the purchase of a new aircraft. According to the President’s estimations‚ the uncertain parameters which affect the annual cash flow are the below;
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