1102 08B 2 April 2013 Modern Day Seattle vs. Historic Spokane In Sherman Alexie’s short story‚ “What You Pawn I Redeem‚” Jackson‚ the protagonist‚ must figure out how he can merge his Native American culture into modern day Seattle. The characters in this story have similar characteristics of real life Native Americans. According to The main character‚ Jackson Jackson‚ is part of the Spokane Indian Tribe but he has moved to a larger metropolitan area in Seattle‚ which is much different from the
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Chief Seattle‚ leader of the Duwamish tribe‚ was author of the famous speech to Washington Governor Stevens upon his arrival to Seattle in 1854. However‚ many doubt Chief Seattle’s speech to have taken place. There is little credible evidence available to back up the existence of the speech with the exception of a newspaper article written by a Doctor Henry A. Smith. The article‚ titled "Chief Seattle’s Speech‚" was published in the "Seattle Sunday Star" on October 27th‚ 1887. If Doctor Smith was
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U.N.R.W.A Date: 8th Nov. 2012 Department of Education Time: Name:…………………… Midterm English language test Grade: 9th Reading Around the world‚ people also found natural ways to shelter from the weather. In cold regions‚ traditional houses were often low with thick walls and small windows that faced away from the direction of storms. In the hot rainforests of South-East Asia‚ people built their homes above the ground and high on hills to catch every cool wind. In the hot
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it to interdict illegal entry into the U.S. It’s also used by OAM for search and rescue operations. The United States Navy uses a version of the UH-60‚ part of the S-70 design‚ called the SH-60 Seahawk. Nick named the “Rescue Hawk”. The Seahawk is used for transportation and medical evacuation. The Seahawks medical evacuation aids civilians‚
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it’s cover.”In the novel‚ The True Confession Of Charlotte Doyle by Avi‚ Charlotte isn’t sure who she should trust on board The Seahawk. One theme of this story is that she needs to learn to trust in herself‚ believe in herself and trust everyone else. In the first quarter of the book Charlotte can not or will not trust anyone. When she was getting on the seahawk she thought that she was not going to be the only girl on the ship but then the other people could not make it. So she was the only
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volunteer work with the Green Seattle Partnership at St. Mark’s Greenbelt. It is a recreational park located next to St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. I helped removed some invasive weeds that were a threat to the native plants. I volunteered from 10 am until 2 pm‚ and I enjoyed the time that I spent there. The people I met who were working for this project are very professional‚ and they believe in caring for the environment. They genuinely care about the parks in Seattle and that was clear to me when
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The Great Seattle Fire of June 6‚ 1889 was a tremendous impact and “significant turning point” in Seattle’s history. The fire left nothing‚ but little. The fire destroyed everything in it’s way and anything else flammable. The destruction the fire made were estimated at $20 million. In my opinion‚ the fire impacted everyone even if they don’t live in Seattle because it made them realize how one simple mistake can affect anyone in general. The fire started on June 6‚ 1889‚ around 2:45 p.m. ‚ when
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Having close to no big change in my life‚ moving to Seattle can’t be any more exciting for me. Being born and raised in North Carolina‚ I’ve always been curious about living in a new area of the country. Ever since I visited San Francisco in sixth grade‚ I’ve been in love with the west coast. It has nothing to to do with Hollywood‚ celebrities‚ or fame. I love the vibe of the west coast. I love how liberal and progressive Washington is. The beaches and weather in California are amazing. The mountains
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and act does not have an impact on just individuals but it also plays a role in a much larger picture. Having the opportunity to attend a Jesuit college preparatory school has drilled the idea of becoming a man and woman for others into my brain. Seattle Prep‚ as well as other Jesuit institutions across the nation‚ is dedicated to its students becoming Graduates at Graduation: committed to justice‚ loving‚ intellectually competent‚ spiritually alive‚ and open to growth. When Fr. Arrupe said‚ “Our
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Sleepless in Seattle It is difficult to say at times‚ what exactly makes a movie great. I have found that the good movies are felt as you are leaving the theater. The audience should be able to feel and believe ‚ to some degree. When exiting a movie‚ I hope that I feel this way. Today‚ paying large sums of money for each visit to the theater is tough to keep up. The audience expects an extra special performance each and every visit. I want to feel good as I leave. This satisfies my willingness
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