The faces of collateral damage and friendly fire are generally not seen. However, this was not the case with 9-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc, On June 8, 1973. To give background on this photograph, Associated Press photographer Nick Ut was outside Trang Bang, about 25 miles northwest of Saigon, when the South Vietnamese air force mistakenly dropped a load of napalm on the village. As the Vietnamese photographer took pictures of the carnage, he saw a group of children and...
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The song Revolution by the Beatles is a protest song protesting the Vietnam War (1955-1975). The intention of protesting this is to convince more people to join the movement and to peacefully end the Vietnam War. This song is constructed in a way to be memorable. It does this successfully by using various English techniques such as repetition, allusion, and rhyming. The use of these techniques makes the song catchy and consequently unforgettable, which is fit for its purpose. I...
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The speaker I chose to critique was the great Steve Jobs. I feel like Stanford chose him to speak because he was revolutionizing the tech world. The audience of this speech is all people who want to have a career in a field that they actually like. The audience would be excited to have Steve Jobs speak at their graduation because he has the ultimate rags-to-riches story. People want to be like him because he had the confidence to stand...
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What is art? As many would understand it, art is whatever you want it to be. To all those who believe that you are wrong. Art is much more with a wide plethora of meaning and context. Art has inspired movements and a way of life for many. Some of the more notable movements involved the Roman Catholic Church. Two of the most famous movements are the High Renaissance and the Baroque Period. While both of these periods are similar,...
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Utilizing atomic firearms has continually been a subject of sheer fear for anyone. numerous countries are really contemplating restricting the utilization of atomic firearms. in this essay, I can investigate the advantages and drawbacks of atomic weapons and reach an absolute keep-going end on whether they must be prohibited or no more. On one hand, atomic firearms recommend how powerful and successful a nation is. the first and significant standard for various worldwide areas is to have a stunning insurance...
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My pet peeve Everybody in life discovers certain things that are amazingly bothering. Now and then they are things that aren't that enormous of an issue to other people, anyway, it brings your pulse up in a moment. My greatest pet peeve is the point at which I need to stand by at the doctor's office for eternity. It's so aggravating and it happens every time I go to the doctor. I figure the doctor must make their customers as...
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As a Christian it plays an important role in my life grateful am I how it changed my life. Back then when I was a child my family is living in immorality saying bad words then and now, unable to talk to their child calmly and like a follower of Satan. Before our family is too cramped and it pains me to remember that memory. Of course, it impact me as a child, was it really okay to do this,...
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The Not My Son campaign continues into its third year to promote anti-crime awareness among young African-American males, ages 12 to 24, and their families in the south St. Petersburg area during the summer. In late 2015, an occurrence of multiple violent crimes took the lives of seven young men in less than two months. Rev. Kenny Irby, director of Community Intervention for the St. Petersburg Police Department, and Mayor Rick Kriseman made a commitment to the community to “turn...
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Unfair Distribution of Power Throughout history, enduring issues have developed across time and societies. One such enduring issue is the unfair distribution of power. Unfair distribution of power is when one group of people has more power than others. This issue affects people negatively because it shows that power favors some people over others. The unfair distribution of power is shown in Hammurabi’s Code(the personal injury laws), The Indian caste system, and Confucianism(the power in a relationship). One enduring issue...
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How Forex Trading Changed My Life The forex market has the easiest access condition. If you have a computer and a stable internet connection, you can easily enter into the forex world. But, to be a successful trader you need to gain some quality. And these qualities can change your life like they changed mine. I Got a Chance to Know Myself – After entering the forex market I realized that to survive the competition of the forex world, I...
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Cooper Student Council – This has been the most meaningful experience for me. Being on the student council has given me the opportunity to serve our school, our community, and even a community in Chinle, Arizona. Chinle is the poorest place in the US that was not affected by war or natural disasters. Once a year, Cooper’s Student Council takes a trip and brings trucks full of food, clothing, and animal feed to the Navajo people. Another way this organization...
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After collecting post-tests of both control and experimental groups, the progress of the members of the experimental group was very clear and obvious to be seen. By comparing the pre-tests and post-tests of the experimental group, the research hypothesis is acceptable as a tool to equip language learners with it, to write more well-formatted paragraphs at the intermediate level. As a comparison, the following samples are chosen randomly from two members of both groups to evaluate the progress which is...
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When we think about the essentials of life, water is one of the first things that comes to our minds. When we find water and wherever we see water flowing we are sure to find life and so the question that has come up many times over the years in regard to the essentials for life is: Why is water essential to life? Most scientists agree that water is a building block and foundation of life [3]. We’ll be exploring...
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I watched my teammates in action at our soccer games. It was an intense game because us being a new team learning each other on the field. The coaching was shouting at the sideline, and cheering on our team whenever we got the ball. I was surprised the team was able to focus on the constant shouting. The experience of playing at a College level is different than High School. A couple of their teammates were nervous, about playing on...
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End of Life Self Reflection After my experience in the RD unit, I learned that not all those who receive end-of-life care are comatose or in the final days of their lives. Since the Clinical 1 rotation, my perceptions have stayed relatively the same. I was always open-minded when it came to people’s decisions in regard to end-of-life care. I am still open-minded but now I have a better understanding of why people choose certain plans for the end of...
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15th Century Italy was unlike any other place during its’ time. The “rebirth” had given life and vigor to artists and scholars alike. Money flowed through the hands of wealthy Florentines and into the waiting arms of men like Da Vinci, Donatello, and Michelangelo. Commissions paved the way for some of history’s greatest artists to absorb themselves in their work, propelling the art world forward as if shot out of a cannon. During the Renaissance, the heart of Florence was...
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Friendship is perhaps the strongest bond that a person can ever wish for. Buddies are valuable for fruitful prosperity. The genuine underlying foundations of genuine companionship are trust and loyalty. If both of these are stronger, at that point no tempest can alter the bond of two or more companions. An individual meets numerous people on the route of life yet from these, solitary a portion of the people remain in one's life for a long period. There would always...
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Love, at first sight, is an oxymoronic statement. The concepts don’t go together at all, they might work in Hollywood but they don’t work in a scientific sense. They may work in theory but they don’t work in reality. The theme is conveyed throughout many romantic films and plays from the classic ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the contemporary ‘Twilight’ and even Prince Harry said that he knew Megan was ‘the one’ the very first time they met. But science proves...
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There are many factors that can affect individuals when it comes to how they view death and the process of dying, when you look at everything that surrounds the views on the subject they tend to fall into one of the following categories: Religion Depending on what Religion you belong to, they will all believe in something different when it comes to the end of life, or how that process is conveyed may be different depending on what you have...
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Been born and brought up in Holy Spirit. I am a born-again Christian, part of a youth ministry at Jordan Church. Cultural traditions and religious values were ingrained in my life and that has shaped my attitude and perspective towards life and people. I believe in some may quote, believers will always see the light of new day when they believe in our god plan. If you get what you want then it is good but if you do not...
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Throughout my childhood, I faced many challenges that shaped the person that I am today. However, my traumatic experience at the age of 6 completely changed my life and my parents too. On a summer day, my older cousins were having fun in the pool and my urge to jump in turned to be into a near-death experience. I was not yet exposed to swimming, especially in deep pools. Before I knew it, I took a step in and ended...
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A role model is a person we look up to. It is a person who inspires us and profoundly impacts our lives. This person has guided me and is still guiding me in the right direction. This person is my father who has prevented me from deviating from my path. My father is an example of pure hard work and dedication. He has made it through life with many difficulties and yeah everyone has difficulties but he never gave up...
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During the covid-19 outbreak, the world quickly changed. The pandemic suddenly closes the doors and windows in our houses and brings us to the deepest corner to protect ourselves. The schools had been permanently closed and it was a big loss for us students. The pandemic not only caused a shift in learning set-up from physical to digital but it has also compelled many Filipino students to let go of their dreams of finishing their studies. The sudden situation loses...
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Over the years, according to new research, unauthorized immigration levels have decreased. Illegal immigration alludes to the relocation of individuals into a nation infringing upon the migration laws of that nation, or the proceeded with the living arrangement of individuals without the legitimate ideal to live in that nation. Unlawful migration will, in general, be monetarily upward, from less fortunate to more extravagant nations.“There were 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. in 2017, representing 3.2% of the total U.S....
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Electronic monitoring and parole are an ingrained part of the toolkit of criminal justice, but astoundingly little is known regarding the conditions under which it is effective. Efforts to upsurge the intensity of supervision for crime- and cost-saving aims have produced diverse outcomes at best. This paper will assess the best correctional program to use, along with the best method a correctional officer can use to determine the effectiveness of a program. Intensive supervision probation or parole (ISP) is an...
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Yes, I had the manners of Hrothgar and Beowulf. Nowadays, people want to elect politicians as their leaders to do good things for nations, their countries, and their beloved world. But what is it that needs to be a good leader? We see a great number of leaders around us. But there are very few leaders like King Hrothgar and Beowulf. So our generation or coming future generations should learn and take lessons from them. So again what are the...
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Introduction Jonathan Edwards, a prominent preacher during the First Great Awakening, delivered one of the most influential sermons in American history, titled "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This sermon, delivered in 1741, remains a classic example of persuasive and emotional religious oratory. Edwards' words portrayed a wrathful and vengeful God, holding humanity above the flames of Hell by a slender thread of mercy. In this essay, we will delve into the significance of the sermon, its theological...
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Introduction Laurie Halse Anderson's novel "Speak" is a poignant and unforgettable story that delves into the inner world of a teenage girl named Melinda Sordino. Published in 1999, the book addresses significant themes such as the power of silence, the struggles of adolescence, the importance of communication, and the enduring strength found within oneself. Set in the halls of Merryweather High School, the narrative begins with Melinda's freshman year, a period fraught with the weight of a traumatic incident. Struggling...
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Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film, directed by Roman Polanski. The film took inspiration from the California Water Wars, which were disputes over the water in Southern California. Polanski uses a range of techniques and a unique way of portraying crucial themes. In the film, Jake knows about the dangers of unintended consequences from past experiences when helping a woman leads to disastrous results. After this, he relates those terrible events to Chinatown. This is a place with...
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A personal understanding of one’s own identity begins to develop the moment we are born. Our identity is molded by our surroundings and the values that are present in our homes. Having an identity relates to the sense that we need to feel like we belong. Everyone in the world wants and almost needs to feel accepted and “at home” with a particular group. There are two short stories that express the major influences on how culture shapes one’s identity;...
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