2008 albums Essays

  • New Meaning in a Brave New World

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    New Meaning in a Brave New World The motto of the "Brave New World" was "Community, Identity, and Stability." In the following essay the actual meanings of these terms will be addressed. The term "Community" really did not have the meaning that we are accustomed to hearing and speaking in the modern day and age (1996). Instead it stands for almost a lack of "Community", meaning that there is no choice of where one ranks in the "Community", instead you are assigned even before production (natural

  • Graduation Speech: It's Time to Say Goodbye

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    “The future stretches before me, waiting for me to create the work of art that will become my life.” We have entered an age for celebration, an era to memorialize who we were, who we are and who we will eventually become. Celebrate this milestone greater than all the others, for it is the time we have spent here in our high school careers that will always be held close to heart. Graduation is two weeks away, which for most of us does not seem possible. As we look back at these past four long but

  • My Sister

    598 Words  | 2 Pages

    Have you ever wondered how something so little could affect your life so much? Well on June XX, 199X, a beautiful baby girl was born with big brown eyes crystal clear yet pure in color. Gentle skin and soft brown hair, this sweet infant would soon become the most important thing in the world to me. The opportunity to influence the life of my sister will probably be the most worthwhile experience I will ever encounter. Starlin is an important person in my life because, she has taught me so much, she

  • Personal Narrative- Objects that Help Me Remember Who I Am, and the Importance of Self Acceptance

    1044 Words  | 3 Pages

    When a fire is ignited many things are thrown into to keep it burning, however the fire will bring down all the items tossed into it; eventually the fire will fade. When the fire fades, only one item will remain whole amongst the ashes. The way only the strongest items survive is related to life. Life is full of lessons, speeches, and dreams that will prove to be life changing, however only the strongest of those items with the deepest meanings will survive. Growing up I know everyone has got

  • Lady Percy as Soothsayer: The Foretelling of the Defeat of Hotspur

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    The “domestic” scenes of Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I ground the battles, plots, and displays of knavery. The women—Lady Percy and Lady Mortimer—give the actions of territorial, cockfighting men consequence. In II.iv, we see Hotspur at home with his playful wife, and we can for a moment forget his arrogance and excessive language as he assumes the mantle of husband and even shows a slight bent toward uxoriousness. Kate leads the activity in the scene, however, and she is the one who closes it; by

  • Heart of Stone

    1323 Words  | 3 Pages

    Cassie was a 14-year-old girl who had a lot going on in her life. One of the major parts of her life was her love life. It was very complicated, and for her, it was very difficult to understand and to keep track of. One cold spring night, Cassie was playing on her laptop with one of her best guy friends, Ralph. They were just goofing off, laughing, having fun, and playing on various computer games. Ralph and Cassie were having a lot of fun tonight, laughing a lot more than usual, when suddenly Ralph

  • Five Steps to Arrange For Bail While in Jail

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    Five Steps to Arrange For Bail While in Jail If you or a loved one has been arrested and booked into jail, your first thoughts will probably be about securing their release. In our experience, this is very important, particularly if your loved one is incarcerated in Texas. As you know, the Texas jails can be a very difficult place. You'll want to make sure that they are home and safe, able to prepare for court. As you know, time spent in jail can also impact employment. Maintaining a good work

  • Reflected Best Self Analysis

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    In completing the Reflected Best Self Exercise, I feel I not only have a better understanding of my strengths but also a better understanding of how others view my strengths. My best self portrait shows the underlying factors that show who I am and I see many aspects of it present in my every day life. Everyday is a battle with anxiety and depression, but a battle I win. I do not let my anxiety make me back down from what I stand for or what I believe is right, and my depression will not limit my

  • College Admissions Essay: Face Of Reality

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    Face of Reality Everyone had at least faced the harsh truth of reality once. It is not easy, but it can take a while. Some may be successful, but others may fall and meet an early end if one were to give up. Life varies among the billions of people inhabiting the Earth. That’s the sad truth of the world we live in. Who would win at being the worse at life? That’s not an excuse. Ever since kindergarten, everyone was told you can be anything you want to be. Each child was asked and they all chose

  • Reflective Essay: Toughness In The Medical Field

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    The dictionary defines toughness as “strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling” or “involving considerable difficulty or hardship; requiring great determination or effort”. Toughness was something I had to learn to own during this hard period of my life. It was the spring of 2014 , just another normal day at practice. Then during a play in our daily “ 7 on 7” drill , I jumped up to tip a possible touchdown pass . Unbeknownst to me that reaction would change the fabric

  • Into The Wild Short Story

    518 Words  | 2 Pages

    Twas the night before Christmas and all through the trailer Not a creature was stirrin’ ‘cept a redneck named Taylor. His first name was Bubba, Joe was his middle, And a-runnin’ down his chin was a trickle of spittle. His socks, they were hung by the chimney with care, And therefore there was a foul stench in the air. From out in the yard there came such a noise That Bubba got scared and rousted the boys. There was Rufus, 12; Jim Bob was 11; Dud goin’ on 10; Otis was 7. John, George and Chucky

  • Stuttering Informative Speech

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    “My hands felt sweating, my heart was pounding faster than usual and I was very nervous to talk.” I’ve never been that nervous to speak then that day that I started stuttering at a gas station. I went to a gas station near Albizu University and I was getting ready to start stuttering but I got nervous all of a sudden. At that moment how people who stutter feels when they have to talk in public. I went inside the store and immediately looked at the cashier to see if he seemed like a nice person. I

  • Singing In A Choir Review Essay

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    It is about 6:40 a.m. when my parents first hear me sing on a typical school day, and, since the acoustics in the bathroom are amazing, they can hear every note of the song. I have been singing since I learned to talk, and I joined my first choir in Kindergarten. Singing in a choir is something I will be doing until I die, whether it be with a professional or amateur ensemble. I have tried being a solo singer, and although I enjoy it, I find it more enriching to be a part of a choir when I sing.

  • Discrepancy In The Workplace

    620 Words  | 2 Pages

    Steeling even the word sounds hideous, you think even feel hard, and cold sharp when the word crosses your lips. This is exactly how I felt that afternoon while doing payroll one of my duties as office manager for a plumbing company. We were a small company so when realizing another employee was stealing from the business it was more like realizing a friend was the thief. After going over each employee's time cards I realized that one employee had several more hours than any of the other employees

  • Personal Narrative: High School Basketball Team

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    Last year over spring break I went to my friend Cory’s house almost every day. One day I go over to his house and we’re playing video games and start talking about our high school basketball season, which had just ended at the time, and we were talking about how we should have won state. Cory then says, “well I guess we’re just gonna have to put in more work over the summer!” then I said, “Aint that the truth!” Cory then told me that he had a club basketball game in two days and so I told him that

  • The Future Depend On The Time Capsule

    1128 Words  | 3 Pages

    “The future depends on what we do in the present.”- Mahatma Gandhi I will be telling what my items are in the capsule and why did I choose these items to be placed in the capsule. I will also be telling the future how the past was and how we took part in our daily lives. In this paper I will discuss what items are going into the time capsule, what I want the future generations to know about the past, and why I put the items I put in the capsule and what they mean to me. First, what items will I

  • Criminal Justice Officer Gerard Walls Essay

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    I believe that everyone faces many obstacles in life that will either guide them in the right direction or the wrong direction. There’s a man who decided to make his wrongs into his rights. He started his journey when he was 18 years old, and has came a long way since then. I’ve seen him accomplish a lot of great things in the schools and communities. After interviewing Officer Gerard Walls, he became another person that helped open my eyes to all of possibilities in the criminal justice field.

  • J Cole Research Paper

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    possessed. Though in his most recent albums Cole’s sound began to change drastically. It was seen a tiny bit in his earlier album ”2014 Forest Hills Drive”, but when “4 Your Eyes Only” dropped, his most recent album, listeners were able to see an entirely different side of him. Cole speaks deeply about the issues of racism and oppression in black community’s around the United States by rhyming about his own experiences growing up and beyond. One song in particular on the album that I believe

  • Brian's Big Move: A Short Story

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    Brian´s Big Move For Brian it was a dark time. He could not stop thinking of the tragic event that happened last summer. Yet, all he wanted to do was forget about it. However, that wasn’t as easy as it seems. It was a big move for Brian. He was coming from Manhattan and his family bought a house in Philadelphia. Brian wasn’t very popular at his old school, Yates Learning Academy. He and only a few others were a group of friends. Even though he came from a school where he wasn’t exceptionally popular

  • I Love Me Study Guide

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    1. I love you because you are mine and I am proud because you are mine. 2. You make me smile even if I am crying. 3. I love you because every day we smile together. 4. I love you because you love me too just like the way I do. 5. I love your good smell. 6. I love your ability to calm me. 7. I love the way you greet me Good Morning and Good Night 8. I love you for the way you make me feel when I am with you. 9. You always respect me. 10. I love how you make me smile. 11. I love the way you love me