The Coldest Winter Ever is a best-selling 1999 novel written by rapper and activist Sister Souljah. Set in the projects of Brooklyn‚ New York‚ The Coldest Winter Ever is the story of Winter (aptly named because she was born during one of New York’s worst snowstorms) Santiaga‚ the rebellious‚ pampered teenage daughter of a notorious drug dealer. Winter’s father‚ Ricky Santiaga‚ has attained substantial wealth through his drug empire and lavishes his wife‚ Winter‚ and Winter’s three younger sisters
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“Isipin mo na lang best friend mo ko.” This is the text message I received from her which started it all. These words gave me the privilege to call Mikee “bes” and have her as my one and true best friend. Best friends are the best when it comes to being an inspiration for improving oneself for the better. This is what Mikee made me realize. Although we’ve just been best friends for quite a short time‚ she already influenced me with her unique attitudes and characteristics. She’s one of the main
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Is torture ever acceptable? According to the UN Convention Against Torture‚ any infliction of torture1 i.e. waterboarding is banned under international law and the domestic laws of most countries in the 21st century. The point of contention is whether torture under any circumstances should be entirely prohibited. This opinion piece will be centered towards the debate regarding interrogation using torture methods and argue that torture is never acceptable from the moral and utilitarian perspectives
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to see out a goal. It allows people to concentrate. This is especially important within a business. It means the difference between prosperity and failure. Taken from the article “Why the Best Leaders have Conviction” by Travis Bradberry it states‚”When a leader is absolutely convinced that he’s chosen the best course of action‚ everyone who follows him unconsciously absorbs this belief and the accompanying emotional state.” This is seen within Kane’s small group of trusted individuals. Bernstein
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Tierra Mason Professor Colin Anderson 15 November 2011 Is Torture Ever Justifiable? Torture‚ according to the United Nations Convention against Torture‚ is: “any act by which severe pain or suffering‚ whether physical or mental‚ is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him‚ or a third person‚ information or a confession‚ punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed‚ or intimidating or coercing him
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February 27‚ 1318‚ decided the tragic fate of the "witch". They think witches can use magic to harm anyone. Social instability、 underdevelopment of science and technology、 the vulnerable groups of women and religion flourished caused the full-scale war of the people with the Witch. Most of the witch trials‚ initially by acquaintances inform against or triggered by rumors of the streets. If there is a village outbreak of infectious disease or anyone who had an accident‚ the people began to suspect
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It is obvious that as natural elements change‚ organizations ought to put in measures to improve themselves additionally with the goal that they can suit the progression of the earth. Once more‚ by working together with Best Buy‚ Geek Squad can advertise itself more‚ increment its operations to give more administrations‚ serve more clients and thus the general development of the association. It is likewise clear that progressions in natural conditions are not destructive to organizations but rather
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Is lying ever ok? Lying is probably one of the most common wrong acts that we carry out. However‚ it is an unavoidable part of human nature. Most people would say that lying is always wrong‚ except when there’s a good reason for it - which means that it’s not always wrong! I disagree with this belief. From my understanding‚ it is not Okay to knowingly lie‚ no matter what. Always tell the truth. Most people make up excuses all the time because it’s easier than telling the truth which may be
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Is revenge ever justifiable? Solutions to any kind of situation‚ whether it is justifiable or not is revenge. The term revenge has always been debated upon since the action itself revolves around basic instinct‚ and the reasoning behind that claim comes from us as people‚ reacting to situations based on mutual feelings. Seeing how revenge is such a tricky word to define‚ this word is also compared with justice. Justice has the power of choice but also follows the behaviour of a human being
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Sophia’s War pages 255 to end of the book In chapter 62 Mr. Smith told John Andre that they should start going on foot. Smith said Andre has a pass by General Arnold. Sophia was walking when he went to an old she was intending to ask if she was going the right way and for food. It turns out that she was going the right way. Smith and Andre got on a horse in started on foot or horse. Andre was also in civilian clothing to disguise himself. The horse had a badge that read the USA. Sophia
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