Simón Bolívar (1783-1830)‚ often called ‘El Libertador’‚ was a Venezuelan historical figure who led the fight for independence in Colombia‚ Panamá‚ Venezuela‚ Ecuador‚ Perú and Bolivia. He was also influential in subsequent revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. His legacy is commemorated by statues‚ squares and streets all over the world‚ and NYC is no exception. An equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar can be found in Central Park South and 6th avenue. This monument to Simón Bolívar caused
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because you heard does not mean you know. When someone hears a rumor their first thought is to talk about it rather than take a step back and think about what that rumor could do to that person. In the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher‚ he uses Clay‚ Hannah and Mr. Porter to express that rumors can destroy a person’s reputation and outlook towards life. Sometimes a person’s reputation can be contorted into many shapes because of rumors. When Hannah first moved to the town she created strong bonds
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Simon Bolivar’s Jamaica Letter This document was written to an English gentleman‚ most likely the Governor of Jamaica at the time. It is in response to a request that Simon Bolivar expounds his views on the independence movement in Venezuela and the form of government under which the country should operate. To put this document into context‚ we have inserted some brief analysis [in brackets]. Kingston‚ Jamaica‚ September 6‚ 1815 My dear Sir: With what a feeling of gratitude I read that
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Snapps Restaurant and the Aids Rumor Someone started a malicious rumor to a fast-foot chain called Snapp in Fort Pierce Florida. The rumor was started before the flyer stating that a manager that worked at that location had aids and was putting blood into the meat they served. This rumor was circulating around the same time that the girl got aids from the dentist in the same geographic location. Being that the rumor of the patient got aids from the dentist in the location it was very believable
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“Fighting That Old Devil Rumor” is about a well-known company being called devil worshippers. Procter and Gamble became part of these rumors because of their company logo (356). Author‚ Sandra Salmans‚ finds many people boycotting Procter and Gamble are Christians (356). The rumors began circling were the result of several lawsuits Procter and Gamble filed to protect their name. Procter and Gamble had a long road of steps they had to take to prove media and rumors wrong. Procter and Gamble’s
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Simon Bolivar was the reason independence was achieved in the colonies of Northern South America; namely Venezuela. He was unselfishly dedicated to liberating the colony‚ and was not discouraged when a battle was lost or when Spain regained control of his Republics. As each of the three Venezuelan Republics were created and quickly destroyed‚ Bolivar never lost sight of his ultimate goal of independence. His hopes of combining all of South America into one independent nation always remained intact
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been adapted for the screen (more than 20 films). Simon started his writing career writing comedy for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows‚” and for the Phil Silver’s Show in the 1950’s. Simon’s first play was “Come blow your horn‚” in 1961‚ which ran for 678 performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. His next play would be the successful “Barefoot in the Park‚” in 1963‚ followed by his 1965 Tony award winning play “The Odd Couple” (Though Simon has been nominated 17 times for a Tony award‚ he has
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John Updike’s stories “A&P” and “The Rumor” both show Updike’s style of writing. Each work in the beginning captivates the reader and stimulates the natural sense of curiosity‚ as it draws you into the story. Both widen and deepen the knowledge of human activity as well. At the end of each story you are given a sensation of completeness. This being Updike’s style of writing‚ I didn’t always find it true in both stories. As seen in the story “A&P”
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Research Paper There are many types of Bridges. Some common types of Bridges include Beam‚ Arch‚ Suspension‚ Cantilever‚ Truss‚ and Cable-Stayed bridges. Bridges are ancient. They have been with us for over 2500 years. The Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest standing Arch Bridge. It was built in 605 AD. Beam bridges are one of the most simplest types of bridges. The Beam Bridge could be anything as simple as a plank of wood. Or a complex structure. The Beam Bridge is composed up two or more supports
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Conner Savage Ms. Janson Period 2 4/23/15 Simon Birch Essay In the movie Simon Birch‚ the main character is Simon. The narrator of the movie is Simon’s best friend Joe Wentworth. Simon is a very special person. For example he has the ability to inspire or annoy the people around him. He also has a special sense that God has a plan for him and he would not be alive if no plan existed. When Simon was born some called him a miracle baby because he was the smallest
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