English 93 9MWF May 15th 2013 Sameness does not mean perfectness The Giver‚ by Lois Lowry‚ is told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old boy named Jonas growing up in a Utopian society. Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect community in which there is little pain and little crime. People are polite. Everyone belongs to a supportive family. But this harmony comes at a price. There is also no choice‚ and real emotions are nonexistent. Life is dictated by strict rules. This story is set in a perfect
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3-DAY SUMMARY Our journey to developing ourselves and serving through NSTP-CWTS didn’t actually begin on the first day of our visit in Gawad Kalinga Manolo Village. The three-day stay in GK Manolo Village could not contain everything we went through for and learned from this community service program. One whole day wasn’t enough for us to finish preparing the health teaching we were tasked to present. That 30-minute presentation took us 4 nights‚ 5 days‚ 6 revisions and 7 mini heart-attacks to
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Alexandro Sanchez Concept - Identity vs role confusion (Peer Relationship) Just the word “adolescence” raises all sorts of feelings and images for most people because of the unpredictable time it represents. This stage is called Identity vs. Role Confusion; and for me it was a period of time that was defined by confusion within my mind and body. It was a journey to find out who I really was in this world. In trying to develop my identity‚ or lack of identity‚ I would either choose loyalties
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1. "I am not solitary whilst I read and write‚ though nobody is with me." the idea that he is not solitary stresses the ever- present spirituality that exists‚ revealing the insightful comment that humans are never really alone. 2. “The stars awaken a certain reverence‚ because though always presents‚ they are inaccessible; but all natural objects make a kindred impression‚ when the mind is open to their influence.” we take stars for granted because they are always present in our lives‚ no matter
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Adjusting Entries Yvenie Desire ACCT205-1203A-11 June 9‚ 2012 Adjusting Entries Welcome to the company and as an accounting clerk for the department you will be working a lot with the accounting department and with me. I will be mentoring you on certain aspect of accounting and what needs to be done. First we’ll get started with why adjusting entries are necessary. “Adjusting entries ensures that the correct amount of revenues and expenses are recorded in a specified time period.” (Editorial
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Stacey Garcia Ms. Smith Humanities 07 March 2013 The Giver The Giver‚ by Lois Lowry. A novel established in 1993. Jonas the main character who lives in the future; in a ruled community. The children in the community get assigned jobs when they become Twelve’s. Jonas was selected to become the receiver of memory. A most respectful role that anyone can have. The concept of the families in the Giver is different from the one in our society in many ways‚ for example controlled lives‚ sexuality
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The Giver was written by Lois Lowry in 1993. It tells about a utopian society in which every person is assigned their life’s purpose at different ceremonies that occur yearly. The society is very organized‚ and everything is very matter-of-fact and by the book. Every year there are ceremonies for the children growing each year‚ named the year they are turning. Each year new milestones are reached‚ and everyone looks forward to the Ceremonies‚ especially the Ceremony of Twelve. The Elders decide what
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Indian Music - Indian music is based on traditional airs that are religious in origin. The Vedic chant that came from sacred literature of Arians that was written in 100 B.C. consists of four books known as Vedas believed to be created by the goddess of knowledge. This is accompanied with string instruments and drums. At times‚ dances and appropriate movements are used to depict the meaning of the text. They believe that these have the power to melt stones‚ create fire‚ rain and cure sick. Giving
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July 8-11 2013 The first week of my On the Job Training (OJT)‚ we welcomed by the employees of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). I felt nervous and excited because it is the second time that I will have my OJT. In the first day‚ Ma’am Coleen Cas oriented us all about the NTC‚ the works‚ the vision and mission‚ their principles‚ and what they offered to clients. She also tours us in the office‚ meet and greet with other employees. I felt also pressured that I can’t finished what
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The Giver Argument Essay The Giver‚ by Lois Lowry‚ is about a twelve year old boy named Jonas who receives a painful job. He received the Receiver of Memory‚ which is one of the most honorable jobs in the community. Jonas receives memories from the past that are very painful for him to handle. With a small 2 year old named Gabriel‚ he decides to travel through the cold and snowy hills. At the end of the book‚ Jonas and Gabriel both survive the harsh weather and find themselves at a town in Elsewhere
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