Her voice was quiet; he wasn’t sure if he was even actually hearing it or if he was imagining it. "You are my sunshine‚ my only sunshine…You make me happy when skies are gray…." This song…it was one that she had taught him. He couldn’t recall exactly when she taught him it‚ or who had been the one to teach her it. He was positive it was one of the humans‚ either John or Jade. It seemed like a song that they would know‚ sappy and cheesy. It was probably John that taught her it. Either way it didn’t
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You walk your black lab down the street. You clench the leash‚ it’s your first time walking alone. You begin to loosen the leash with each step‚ your lips form a smile and like a soldier returning from battle you march. The lab wants to stop to eat grass‚ you don’t let her. Just like mom told you‚ you are the one in control. You pull the leash closer to your body. As you pass the first house on your left you remember the screams and the yelling and being woken in the middle of the night. Every night
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Our soldiers leave wars in foreign countries only to fight another war at home. David Finkel explores the hidden pain and suffering of war-families and veterans in his book Thank You For Your Service. Finkel‚ winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of a New York Times Best Book of the Year‚ has spent hours upon hours researching‚ interviewing‚ and simply documenting what a two-decade war does to a soldier and their family. With no specific target audience‚ it is at least suggested those unfamiliar
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Productive Are You? Find out how you can get more done. © iStockphoto/pryzmat When we want to get more done‚ many of us simply work longer hours‚ move deadlines around‚ and multi-task. Although these strategies can provide some short-term relief‚ they aren’t sustainable in the long term. Pretty soon‚ this approach becomes a way of life‚ leading to high levels of stress and eventually‚ poor productivity. Productivity is a measure of how much you accomplish – not how busy you are. So it’s
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It also helps me to enjoy their culture. How many times have you went into a city or a shopping mall and heard people speaking in their native tounges? Language is what makes the world a better place as it helps us to realise that we are all different‚ and hopefully to be more tolerent with our differences. Why should I learn a language? Learning a foreign language takes time and dedication. The reasons below may help to convince you to take the plunge‚ if such persuasion is needed. Some reasons
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"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." If you answered yes to the title question I am sure you have realized the truth in this quote by Ambrose Bierce. In order to gain control over your tongue you must be determined to see things differently. People who lose their temper tend to view life in a negative and judgmental way. You have the ability to direct your mind away from angry and upset feelings. You need to realize that you can have peace of mind instead
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As The World Falls Down David Bowie’s “As The World Falls Down”‚ a bittersweet love story of a man trying to convince his significant other to give him a chance. Failed love is a common theme in songs‚ but the significance of this song is the aftermath of one scorned by love’s embrace. Through the use of metaphor and personification‚ Bowie shows us the inner and outer conflicts of one burned by the heat that is love. So what makes someone want to try again at love‚ especially when everything they
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INTRODUCTION: “Where Are You Going Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol‚ showcases the inevitable effects of youthful exuberance in a teenage girl. The story is a compelling tale which unveils the vulnerability of Connie‚ a young teenage girl who could barely substantiate fantasy from reality. She prides herself as a pretty girl who understands the basic principles of life. Her encounter with Arnold Friend reveals her as someone who lacks the mental ability to make meaningful decisions and accurate
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Arnold Spirit “Junior” is the protagonist of our story. Funny‚ smart‚ emotional‚ poor‚ brave‚ persevering‚ all of these are traits that describe Junior. Born at the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit‚ Washington‚ Junior was expected to die during the surgery‚ but miraculously lived. However his brain suffered major brain damage during the surgery‚ which gave him 10 more teeth than usual‚ and seizures. His head was much larger than the usual‚ and his feet were that of a clown; and as you may have
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BACK WHEN I KNEW YOU presents with an excellent concept. The tone is reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock film or a Twilight Zone episode. The concept skillfully takes an ordinary couple and places them in an extraordinary situation. The goal is clear and the stakes are high. The tone is foreboding and ominous‚ perfect for the plot. One can easily envision this as a film. While there are elements that can be further clarified‚ overall the script delivers a tense thriller. The script offers the core
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