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    EDUCATION “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” These are words of George Washington Carver‚ American botanist and inventor‚ who was born into slavery. Later in 1865 when slavery was abolished he became a free man. Carver applied to several colleges before being accepted at Highland College. When he arrived‚ however‚ they rejected him because of his race. Although‚ he did not relinquish‚ because education seemed appealing to him. After several attempts he entered in prominent

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    Why exploring the ocean is mankind’s next giant leap By Philippe Cousteau‚ Special to CNN “Space…the final frontier.” Not only has this classic phrase dazzled the many millions of fans of the Star Trek franchise‚ some could argue it has defined a big part of the American ideal for the last 50 years.  The 1960s were dominated by the race to the moon and Americans were rightfully proud to be the first nation to make it there. However‚ another incredible feat happened in 1960 that is largely forgotten

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    in the next 5 years: Where do I see my self in five years I have many dreams and goals in my life. I had aspirations of being a doctor something I had wanted to be since I was a child. But I realize that there are so many other steps I need to take in order to achieve these so-called goals. This includes graduating from college‚ finding that special someone and finding that perfect job. My expectations in five years is that I see myself well educated and living my life to the fullest with my son.

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    A Character Sketch of Rudolph Steiner (The Green Door by O’Henry) Rudolph Steiner is the main character of the story “The Green Door” by O’Henry. Rudolph Steiner belongs to the middle class of American society of the beginning of the 20th century. He is a piano salesman‚ a commonplace citizen on the one hand‚ but on the other hand he is (as the author characterizes him) “a true adventurer; few were the evenings on which he didn’t go forth from his hall bedchamber in search of the unexpected”

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    This year we read and studied the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and I think this novel shouldn’t be in the Lise Prep curriculum next year. I am writing this letter to say that I am opposing the common idea “ To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel a-must read”. Even this novel has some good points about “courage”‚ I believe this novel shouldn’t be in the Prep curriculum next year because it didn’t achieve its theme/message about racism‚ there are some parts can be taken offensive and there are some other

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    Book Review Name of the Book- “Breakout Nations‚ In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles” About the Author: Ruchir Sharma‚ writer and head of emerging markets at Morgan Stanley‚ is a portfolio manager‚ and has written widely on global economics and politics. A long-time columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world‚ Sharma is the author of bestsellers‚ one of which is reviewed as below. He writes regularly in national and international dailies of repute on macro-economics of developing

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    part of many people’s lives including my own. Many professional athletes start his Olympic athletes and progress in certain areas become our role models and influential persons that many young people aspire to become. The Greek gods excelled in some sort of the way that eventually turned into an Olympic event‚ such as running‚ jumping‚ and throwing. The reason why Greek mythology is important to me is how it shaped and influenced the sports of today and many of my interests and hobbies. The possibility

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    Culture: Ancient Egyptian- Old Kingdom Artist: Unknown Title: False Door Date: Roughly 2400 B.C.E. Media: Limestone Measurements: 61 x 45 3/5 x 4 1/2 in. (154.9 x 115.8 x 11.4 cm) Accession #: 52.22 This relief sculpture serves more of a religious-function that any aesthetic one. Aside from have some minor damage done‚ it is nearly perfectly balanced. On the bottom of the piece are four men; two on each side that mirror each other. They all hold what seem to be spears in one hand and a scepter in

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    Subject: My Men Are My Heroes 1. This book is about 1stSgt. Kasal’s life leading up to his most honorable moment while in the battle of Fallujah. The book starts out by telling how 1stSgt. Kasal grew up in Afton‚ Iowa. He grew up on farm like most other families in his hometown. But with farming becoming obsolete in the shadow of large corporations‚ Brad Kasal already knew by junior high that he didn’t want to slave on a farm to barely scrape by like his father. He already had the Marine Corps

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    “I want to be retired‚ universally loved‚ with free food and benefits and 10000 miles away from this stupid building”. But this won’t do‚ so you consider saying “I want to be a successful manager‚ responsibly working within this company‚ developing my career and helping where I am most needed.” But this fails too‚ it’s far too sycophantic. So you sit there‚ stroking your chin and saying “Ummm…. Ahhhh… Um…..” You have to admit it‚ you just don’t know what you want in ten years time. So you garble

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