Sometimes the cost of making people proud can be nerve racking‚ but it is usually worth it. After two and a half months of planning and three days of beautiful weather‚ I finished my boy scout Eagle project. It was the biggest project I had ever taken on; by myself I was in charge of getting a hold of permits‚ donations of food and paint‚ and organizing volunteers so that the underpass on first avenue north could be repainted. I sat on an old couch in an even older building waiting outside an office
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Proud Accomplishment I was at a tennis tournament a saturday morning‚ it was early around 8 o’clock. I remember the courts being moist from the morning dew‚ and my tennis shoes were soggy and cold from walking through the dewy grass. It was supposed to be one of the hottest days that week. I felt the warmth of the sun’s radiation against my back‚ and my cheeks‚ as I waited for my number to be called. “Number fourteen”‚ the lady with the light brown curly hair‚ kind of like my own called my number
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It takes the power of his poetic imagination for Donne to defeat death‚ whom he addresses directly in this Holy Sonnet: Death be not proud‚ though some have called thee Mighty and dreadfull‚ for‚ thou art not soe‚ For‚ those‚ whom thou think’st‚ thou dost overthrow‚ Die not‚ poore Death‚ nor yet canst thou kill mee; From rest and sleepe‚ which but thy pictures bee‚ Much pleasure‚ then from thee‚ much more must flow‚ And soonest our best men with thee doe goe‚ Rest of their bones‚ and soules
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There are many people in this world who have a plan of what they’re going to do in life by setting goals‚ and trying to conquer them. I happen to be one of those people. However‚ life changes unexpectedly and it takes a strong person to have the courage to persevere and be resilient through it all. A wise man once said‚ “"Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want." The
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Response to Death Be Not Proud of John Donne The poem Death Be Not Proud‚ by John Donne‚ is a typical “Holly Sonnet”. In these poems‚ he spent a lot of effort in looking into his “inner self”‚ expressing his attitude towards religion and life. In this poem‚ Donne stresses man’s superior over death in particular by using a series of poetic elements. The sonnet is written in Petrarchan sonnet form with fourteen lines iambic pentameter; the first eight lines are octave‚ while others are sestet. It
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Re-Civilize Yourself Businesses often seek to present a certain “brand” or “look‚” and may hire only people who fit in. Some businesses can also impose grooming requirements that restrict self-expression and can sometimes hold men and women to different standards. Some people may think that most of Nivea’s skin care products are for women‚ but they actually do have a line for men. Most of their advertising usually targets females‚ but in August 2011‚ they put out an offensive ad aimed at African
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’Part III – Fundamental Rights’ is a charter of rights contained in the Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony ascitizens of India. These include individual rights common to most liberal democracies‚ such asequality before law‚ freedom of speech and expression‚ and peaceful assembly‚ freedom to practice religion‚ and the right to constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights by means of writs such as habeas
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A Proud Mexican-American As a kid‚ we usually don’t focus on small things like what ethnic title society labels us‚ we just want to be kids and have fun. Growing up we start to realize that these things aren’t small at all. It’s actually a huge deal for people to question what ethnic label they are referred to as. Not only that‚ but it’s a bigger question what people label themselves as. I was introduced as to being Mexican. Made sense since both parents were born in Mexico. But I was born in
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Learner Name: Adam Goulden Managing Yourself Know how to use effective personal time management to achieve team goals Explain the importance of effective time management Effective time management allows individuals to ensure that work is completed on schedule and to the standard required‚ this is important as if each individual member can manage their time this should lead to the success of the business. When time is managed effectively this results in increased productivity and can impact positively
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With all the hatred and negativity going on in today’s society being proud of my identity is much more challenging; especially when more than half of my identity is criticized and villainized in major media outlets. Everyone’s identity consists of multiple components‚ for me‚ my family’s background and religious beliefs are two major components that shape my identity. Post 9/11 people who identify as Arabs and/or Muslims have been looked down upon‚ even more so now due to recent political events
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