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    This is an example of how Barry uses words negatively. However‚ once James Scobie arrives and Barry threatens him‚ Barry doesn ’t feel tough and intimidating any longer as James Scobie uses the power of language and his intelligence to protect himself. Since‚ James uses large words to confuse Barry and stays calm while Barry loses his temper‚ it only shows that James words are

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    promptly. The purchase order you issue to the supplier is your promise to pay for the goods and services you buy in a timely manner (usually within 30 days). Businesses are increasingly relying on their suppliers to reduce costs‚ improve quality‚ and develop new processes and products faster than their rivals’ vendors can. Organizations have started to evaluate whether they must continue to assemble products themselves or whether they can outsource production entirely (Choi‚ T. 2004). The issue isn’t

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    Don’t get me started on... PUBLIC TRANSPORT! Don’t you just think people absolutely love them? Just don’t get me started on buses‚ taxies‚ trains and planes. I totally understand that public transport is for us and to meet are individual needs and to make are life’s easier but sometimes public transport is not the best source to travel‚ trust me on this one! London‚ Birmingham‚ Manchester all has public transport and they are all horrendous. Don’t get me started on‚ if they are road works

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    It probably seems really stupid but do it it will save you because teachers might write you up. You probably should avoid groups of people in the hall’s because if you get in there way and they get mad you probably will end in a fight and that is probably what you shouldn’t do. Seventh grade might seem really hard but with eighth grade the test get harder‚ and the teachers aren’t lenient. Also in eighth grade the teacher mold you to make you ready for high school. Another thing that teachers hate

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    are passionate about it. Although it may seem like it makes sense and is good advice‚ it is completely false. To prove this‚ Carl McCoy‚ author of “Dear Grads: Don’t Do What You Love‚” asks‚ “Does the doctor love going into the hospital in the middle of the night to see a patient?” (467). The answer is most likely no‚ but just because he does not love it does not mean it is not great work. However‚ if this is looked at from Jobs’ point of view‚ the doctor’s work is unimportant. Doing great work does

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    likely a freshman will tell me “You spelled my name wrong”. The best way I would answer that is “Names are given by the school‚ and then typed in the yearbook program”. This way the individual will be aware that it’s not yearbooks fault. All we did was take the

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    capability to communicate while doing anything. Anything unfortunately includes texting while driving. Should anyone be allowed to text of do anything that could distract them while they are driving? It’s obviously not worth the risk of injury or death to you or anyone involved. Accidents that are caused by distracted driving make it difficult for those involved to live the life they are accustomed to. There are some drivers who think it’s cool or they are physically skilled enough to multi-task

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    override them. For example‚ “it would be convenient to advance the claim that justice is fair and revenge is not. But as the words “just revenge” suggest‚ revenge--depending in its underlying conditions‚ motivations‚ and execution--might be either just or unjust‚ fair or (frankly) outrageously out of proportion to the wrong

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    Swank to pull off. From what I understand from documentaries and other information related to Brandon Teena‚ this movie was profoundly similar to the circumstances that took place. I have a few qualms however regarding the actions of Brandon Teena in the film and from what I understand in his real life. Being a transgender person myself‚ I would never advocate for any individual that is transgender to try and get away with fooling any intimate partner. I do understand however most people’s need

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    piece is full of detail and many unified subjects that it’s difficult to learn its depth by just viewing it for a few seconds. While looking through the museum for the first time‚ this painting caught my attention instantly through its cultural references and comical yet upsetting images. The art I love the most is the one that has a message behind it‚ the pieces that speak to you through visuals but inform you about

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