Over the years I have come to the conclusion that my life is not a highway‚ nor is it like a box of chocolates; my life is more like the Thirty Years’ War. This was a European war that was fought from 1618-1648‚ and it can be considered the first real world war since most of Europe became involved. All of the fighting took place‚ however‚ within the Holy Roman Empire (Germany)‚ even though the poor Germans did nothing to deserve it. True‚ they were having their own civil war‚ but then all the other
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thousand innocent Japanese civilians after the atomic bomb struck Hiroshima as impossible to fathom. The decimation of Hiroshima and its brave Japanese citizens with an inequivalent sense of nationalism can only be understood through stories of very few lucky survivors. John Hersey’s Hiroshima attempts to provide an understanding for all the abandoned and helpless Japanese citizens that were tragically affected by “the first moment of the atomic age” (Hersey 16). Concerning the aftermath of the tragic events
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This kind of grapefruit signifies wealthy‚ because the Chinese word for grapefruits sounds like the word for “to Have”. Also the Cantonese word for lettuce sounds like rising fortune‚ so it is very common to serve a lettuce wrap filled with other lucky food. There are many other foods are served in the dinner‚ such as noodle. Noodles
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One of the most important parts of an effective education is the learning environment. The factors of the learning environment have a lot to do with how a student feels and how well they’re able to communicate with their teacher. Are they able to ask questions or is the class simply hurried along because so much needs to be covered and there isn’t nearly enough time to stop for every question? A big factor in creating an adequate learning environment is maintaining small class sizes. Class size has
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forever reaching for knowledge‚ understanding and answers. They are outspoken in their beliefs‚ at times to the point of exaggeration. This may be due to their unflinching optimism. Sags are also a lucky bunch‚ thanks to Jupiter’s golden glow. They’re quick to take a gamble on things‚ feeling both lucky and smart. While the process of exploration is what fuels Sagittarians (and translating that to others as a teacher and philosopher)‚ they need to be aware of their tendency to procrastinate. Those
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the school to help him manage his spending. It should be required for all colleges to pay all their Division I athletes enough money for them to support themselves during the season. Tyus was lucky‚ he was very talented on the court which gave him some legal extra benefits‚ but some players are not that lucky. Some players have no options but to accept illegal benefits and can be suspended or even fined. Most athletes are so busy with school and their sport that they are not able to work on the side
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Is the Chicken Ceremony a superstition‚ or is it a supper? Why are chickens important in the Village Valle del Sole? The Village Valle del Sole is located in one of the most isolated parts in Italy‚ so people living there are easily influenced by the lore that is going around the whole village. For example‚ throughout the novel‚ it is shown how important the chicken symbolises to people “He had a fight with his neighbor about a chicken. His neighbor came over with a shotgun‚ they started
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Gary Paulsen’s novel is a story of a battle between a boy and the nature that’s against him. When Brian first arrives in the woods after the plane crash‚ the setbacks he experiences frustration in his journey of survival. He cries and despairs‚ and he gives in to self-pity and hopelessness. However‚ he soon learns what he considers the most important rule of survival. That is self-pity‚ rather than accomplishing anything only wastes time and energy that could be spent working and getting something
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The Lucky Ones “Tradition becomes our security‚ and when the mind is secure it is in decay.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti Every year millions of people line up at gas stations and convenience stores with the ultimate desire to be the next winner of the lottery. The lottery is a tradition in our country‚ a tradition that has led to thousands of winners who are deemed “the lucky ones.” However‚ is following tradition always a good thing? Are the winners of this desirable lottery always so lucky
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at least 2 paragraphs. 2. Why do you think people commit crimes? What do you think society should do to reduce crime? I think O.J.Simpson is guilty. I think he was lucky and everyone knew him for football but people that are known should not be treated any differently or in anyway that can benefit them. I think he was lucky to have the defense team that he had who tried to prove he was innocent when everyone knew what hew did I think that everyone knew it was him because during the videos he
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