story is about a blind 12-year-old boy named Phillip. In Timothy’s story‚ it is explained that ever since Timothy was young‚ his goal was to own his own ship. Even though he didn’t have enough money for it. As he grew up‚ he tried earning enough cash to purchase his own ship by sailing and digging the Panama Canal. Which ultimately got him enough money to accomplish his goal. After Timothy retired‚ he went to work on a ship called the Hato‚ where he met Phillip. Next‚ the events in the book‚ The Cay‚
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By Emma Fleay The Cay is a fiction book based on two men‚ Timothy and Phillip‚ stranded on a Cay (island). Survival‚ isolation and racism are three themes that happened in the book that are listed bellow. (Racism)Timothy and Phillip are different skin colours and aren’t getting along with each other. Phillip says to timothy (pg59) ‘’ you ugly black man‚ you’re stupid‚ you can’t even spell. Timothy slaps Phillip. Phillip realises that timothy is actually in charge not him self Around in the
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difficulties. In the story "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor‚Timothy and Phillip struggle to get along and survive. Timothy and Phillip learn the importance of friendship and survival. Sometimes good things can come from challenges. Phillip has a negative opinion of black people‚ and is very leery about them‚ due to his mother’s influence. If Phillip didn’t become blind‚ then the entire story would change (Pg.44). PERHAPS‚ if Phillip didn’t go through the challenges of being blind‚ he wouldn’t
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S Currency for several different reasons. To begin with‚ have you ever thought about the cost of a penny? If you ask a random person‚ they would probably say one cent. But on the other hand‚ according to the article‚ “The Cost of a Penny” by J. Wendell Shelton it states that the when the U.S Mint mints‚ or creates‚ a new penny‚ it costs 2.4 cents to mint‚ 1.4 more cents that the penny’s actual worth. Have you ever seen a penny on the side of a road and took your time to pick it up? Many people
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consultant can also use the balances scorecard to measure the financial and non-financial performance of the firm. The consultant will use the STEEPLE and Balance Scorecard to analyze Phillip-Morris introduction of its electronic cigarettes in the market. In addition‚ the consultant will make any recommendation to Phillip-Morris from the results of the STEEPLE and Balance Scorecard analysis. STEEPLE Analysis The STEEPLE analysis is and extension of the PEST analysis. The PEST analysis acronym stands
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"Touching the Earth" was written by Bell Hooks. Hooks starts off his writing by saying "when we love the Earth‚ we are able to love ourselves more fully." By opening with this‚ Hooks tells the reader that he is appreciative of the Earth‚ and believes that by loving the Earth‚ a person can love themselves. Hooks recounts his childhood‚ where he watched his family grow food on their land. The sharing of tips for growing and harvesting crops between Native Americans and African people is mentioned to
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The Cay‚ Phillip and Timothy must overcome several obstacles to insure their survival. Phillip demonstrates three dominant traits in this story. Phillip and Timothy must first survive out at sea‚ and later take refuge on a deserted island in the Caribbean. While attempting to persevere through these harsh circumstances‚ Phillip must rely on Timothy for sight and guidance in order to later survive alone on the cay. Phillip showed characteristics of being scared in several chapters. Phillip is acting
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the cost of borrowing from the bank will likely increase. * Raintree company controller‚ Jackson Phillips‚ estimates that the 2013 year-end assets and liabilities will be $2‚100‚000 and $2‚400‚000 respectively. This scenario would put Raintree’s current ratio at .875‚ .025 lower than the required benchmark according to the terms of the financing covenant with the bank. * Jackson Phillips recommends purchasing an additional $600‚000 worth of inventory on credit in order to increase the current
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going to be jealous of her having a baby with Philip. The day before the baby was born Jaycee left the house for the first time in about two years! Phillip and Nancy took Jaycee to a strange trailer. Jaycee had to squeeze herself and her belly underneath the seat in the van and ly there the whole drive to the trailer. Once the three had arrived‚ Phillip told Jaycee that this place belonged to his friend‚ Virginia. Jaycee was left at the trailer by herself and did some exploring. She found
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preserving natural environments. Journal of Environmental Ethics‚ 5(3)‚ 211-24. Retrieved from http://www.umweltethik.at/download.php?id=403 Moyer‚ B. (Interviewer)‚ & Berry‚ W. (Interviewee). (2013). Wendell Berry on his hopes for humanity [Video file]. Retrieved from http://billmoyers.com/segment/wendell-berry-on-his-hopes-for-humanity •White‚ L.‚ 1967. “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis”‚ Science‚ 155:1203-1207 •Collins‚ S.‚ 1974. A Different Heaven and Earth‚ Valley Forge: Judson Press
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