A New Tomorrow America is a land full of opportunity and freedom. People seek to live out their dreams when moving to this beautiful country and that is exactly what Richard Blanco did as he read his poem‚ “One Today‚” for president Obama’s second inauguration. Blanco was the first Cuban-American that was an openly gay poet presenting his text infront of the whole nation. His poem takes us through a day in the life of an American from sunrise to sunset‚ incorporating our similar daily experiences
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If I Had a Genie… If I had a genie and my wishes were three‚ what would I wish for what‚ would it be? I think my first wish would obviously be for more wishes. Then maybe I’d wish wouldn’t have to do dishes. My second wish would be for every power I could think of. I could bolt through walls‚ sprint super fast‚ and fly like a dove. The third‚ while I do enjoy it a little‚ would be for no more school. I love my teachers‚ but no work that would rule! I would wish for more wishes so
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Name Class Date Ecosystems and Communities Chapter Test A (removed questions on Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems) Multiple Choice Write the letter that best answers the question or completes the statement on the line provided. _____ 1. How does an area’s weather differ from the area’s climate? a. Weather involves temperature and preciapitation and climate involves only temperature. b. An area’s weather depends on where it is located on Earth and the area’s climate does
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“The securing of one individual’s good is cause for rejoicing‚ but to secure the good of a nation or of a city-state is nobler and more divine.” As Aristotle stated‚ it is generally agreed upon that the happiness of many outweighs the happiness of an individual. However‚ how far does this statement go? To what extent is it moral for the needs of the few to be ignored in lieu of benefiting the many? ‘The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas’ by Ursula Le Guin explores how people can justify evil actions
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Christina Miranda Thomas Santos Luke Brown Cesar Santiago Ariel Hallums One Pager The Origin and Spread of Agriculture: Hunters and Gatherers~ ● Humans first sustained themselves as hunters & gatherers ● Hunters were responsible for killing and capturing animal and using their hunt for food‚ clothing‚ or tools; Gatherers were learned how to tell which plants or fruits were edible ● Early technology consisted of shaping stones into tools and weapons for hunt ● Mostly nomadic societies
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When seeing the names "One who flew over the cuckoos nest" and "dead poets society" together‚ one would never think these two films would have such a close resemblance. The setting of the two movies are totally different from the outside‚ but searching deep it is evident that they are quite parallel with each other. Watching each movie only once limit’s the viewer to only catching a fraction of the things that are portrayed in each movie. In both movies there is almost a hero figure present
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Microsoft Office is a set of powerful applications designed to work together as one program. Office includes applications such as Word‚ PowerPoint‚ Excel‚ and Access. Microsoft Office integrates intelligent applications with the power of the internet. It is designed to help you get organized‚ get connected‚ and get professional results with ease. Microsoft Office is a set of powerful applications designed to work together as one program. Office includes applications such as Word‚ PowerPoint‚ Excel‚ and
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Radio One INC. This case involves an expansion of Radio One Inc. The company is evaluating several stations that are currently available due to a divesture that Clear Channel was required to complete. Radio One’s strategy is to be the number one urban- oriented music‚ entertainment‚ and information to African-American in as many major markets possible. With this opportunity Radio One can acquire an additional 12 stations in areas they have not been able to search before. The results of the expansion
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After Reading “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” story‚ i learned about the city of Omelas and how they have a guaranteed happiness based on the misery of a child who is locked in a cell underground. The author of the story‚ Ursula k. Le Guin‚ wrote the story in a way that it can be comprehended with different philosophical views and perspectives. When i look at it from a utilitarianism perspective which is based on the principle of utility‚ i see the situation morally acceptable because
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In the short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula K. Le Guin‚ the author paints a picture that is ethically controversial. The story shows a small utopian society that is positioned near a glistening sea‚ it is called Omelas. At the beginning‚ the people are celebrating an annual event called the summer festival; at the festival‚ adults play games and there is horse riding for the children. At first glance‚ Omelas seems like the typical picturesque utopian city‚ however‚ underneath
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