...called, “All You Need is Love.” He also beat both of his wives, abandoned one of his children, verbally abused his gay Jewish manager with homophobic and anti-semitic slurs, and once had a camera crew film him lying naked in his bed for an entire day. Thirty-five years later, Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails wrote a song called “Love is Not Enough.” Reznor, despite being famous for his shocking stage performances and his grotesque and disturbing videos, got clean from all drugs and alcohol, married one woman, had two children with her, and then cancelled entire albums and tours so that he could stay home and be a good husband and father. One of these two men had a clear and realistic understanding of love. One of them did not. One of these men idealized love as the solution to all of his problems. One of them did not. One of these men was probably a narcissistic asshole. One of them was not. In our culture, many of us idealize love. We see it as some lofty cure-all for all of life’s problems. Our movies and our stories and our history all celebrate it as life’s ultimate goal, the final solution for all of our pain and struggle. And because we idealize love, we overestimate it. As a result, our relationships pay a price. When we believe that “all we need is love,” then like Lennon, we’re more likely to ignore fundamental values such as respect, humility and commitment towards the people we care about. After all, if love solves everything, then why bother with all the other...
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...Everyone has their own dreams. No matter big or small, each and everyone of us has one. Dreams are something we can fathom, anything our heart desires, anything at all. In life, we were told to pursue our dreams, by our parents, our teachers, and also our friends. To others, my dreams seemed unreal. Just aimless thoughts in my mind. But to me, my dreams are what I want to be in the future because I know, there is no limit to a dream. Initially, like any other little kids, I wanted to be what everyone wants to be. During that time, everyone wanted to be a policeman. I consider it a very noble job for someone to do because it involves the safety of people around them. But nevertheless, that dream did not went on for long. As I grew up, I knew more about dreams and ambition. From that point of my life, I told myself to have a dream which I would put effort to achieve it. Because dreams are what you want to be in the future. So, I decided to set my goals and put in my best efforts. I wanted to be a pilot. Because since I was a small young boy, i was already in love with aviation. I was amazed by the fact that some metal based structure could soar high in the skies. As i grew up, i knew i wanted to be a part of it. Because my mother used to tell me that it is easier to wake up to something you love or enjoy doing. But unfortunately, I did not meet the requirements to being a pilot. But that did not stop me. One way or another, I still wanted to be involved in aviation. So i did...
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...one of the greatest, if not the greatest, horror writers of our time. Now this article is placed in a magazine that is not to widely accepted or easy to attain at the time. Its reader base is mostly men in their 20s to 80s and only available in certain shops. The article is very graphic in the sense that it talks about the sanity of man, such as “We’ve all known people who talk to themselves, people who sometimes squinch their faces into horrible grimaces when they believe no one is watching,….”(Stephen King, 1981). It was written towards an audience that would not take offense to what was on the edge of controversial. He justifies the need for horror films in a way that makes society feel like it is need to quince our thirst for violence and gore. He says “The fun comes from seeing others menaced—sometimes killed.”(Stephen King, 1981). Not only does he describe are need for it, but says it helps us keep are insanity at bay, keeping us out of the looney house and possible serial killers satisfied. As stated towards his conclusion, “The mythic horror movie, like the sick joke, has a dirty job to do. It deliberately appeals to all that is worst in us.”(Stephen King, 1981). He is very articulate in is description of how horror is key to a society built on morals and peace. He does well to tell us that it keeps are sanity in check by keeping the alligators at bay. “—as lifting a trap door in the civilized forebrain...
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...I Am Sam SHS 270, Fall 2012 Scott Farnan, 668300995, sfarnan2@illinois.edu A Village of Love I Am Sam is a 2001 American drama film directed by Jessie Nelson and produced by Edward Zwick. The movie is not based off of anything but the title is a quote from Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham; the screenplay was written by Jessie Nelson and Kristie Johnson. This film is about a man with a disability who fights for custody rights of his seven-year-old daughter. The character in the film with a cognitive disability is Sam Dawson. Sam is a very good looking man who is polite, loving and has a comforting personality. Sam’s politeness is shown during the movie while he works at the local Starbucks and Pizza Hut. He always has a smile on his face and tells the customer that what they ordered was “a wonderful choice” (Zwick & Nelson, 2001). He fights for custody of his daughter because she means the world to him and he does everything he can to make her happy. In addition, he helps Rina, his lawyer, with her personal problems and comforts one of Rina’s patients in her office when she is upset (Zwick & Nelson, 2001). Sam is the protagonist and his protagonist nature is evident throughout the film. For instance, the movie title includes his name, signifying his role as the central character. In addition, Sam is shown in every scene, the plot line is centered on his life and his father-daughter relationship with Lucy progresses with significant details. Sam’s actions, due to...
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...voice captivates me until this very day. How much have I loved you back then! Act 2 New manager : What do you want, phantom? Phantom : I have told you many times, I do not wish to see Carlotta perform Faust tonight. She cracks like a toad. I want Christine to play the lead role. New manager : In a heated voice. This is outrageous! Carlotta is loved by everyone and she is the best singer out there! Carlotta will be playing the lead, whether you like it or not! Phantom : Menacing voice. Be warned! My anger when I am displeased is unmatched. Fulfill my request, or suffer the consequences! Act 3 Stage Player : Next up, the beautiful…Carlotta! Carlotta : Smiles, tries to sing. No sound comes out, looked shock. Others boo. Crashing sound sfx. Phantom : You have been warned, of what will happen if I am displeased. Act 4 Christine : Let go of me! Phantom : No, you must come with me. Christine : Why are you doing this to me? The accident, it was you?! Phantom : Without a doubt, yes. They displeased me. Christine : That does not explain why you brought me here to your cellar you call a home! Phantom : I wish to bring you here so I may keep you for only a few days. And make you fall in love with me. Christine : This is insane! I wont love you. Not now, not next time, NEVER! Phantom : I will make you. You WILL LOVE ME. Christine : What kind of man are you? Hiding behind a mask and forcing me to love you? Coward! Proceeds to knock off mask. Mask falls off. Christine...
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...something better... sometimes we fight through the regret and the remorse of our mistakes, our malice and our jealousy and the shame we feel for not being the people we were meant to be...and thats when we find our way to something better....or when something better finds its way to us. -Imagine a future moment in your life where all your dreams come true. You know, it's the greatest moment of your life and you get to experience it with one person. Who's standing next to you? -when you stop fighting, you stop living. so.. find your fight. then fight like hell 'til your battle has won. -You have one chance, one life and what you do with it is up to you. -People are going to disappoint you, I get that, I kind of expect that but, what happens if one day you wake-up and realize you are the disappointment -At this moment there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. Others are just not facing the truth. Some are evil men, at war with good. And some are good, struggling with evil. Six billion people in the world, six billion souls. And sometimes... all you need is one. -Every song ends but is that any reason not to enjoy the music? "Truth is still absolute. Believe that. Even when that truth is hard and cold, and more painful than you've ever imagined. And even when truth is more cruel than any lie." "Oliver Wendell Holmes once said: 'Many people die with their music still...
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...The Life Plan Workbook A newsletter subscriber bonus report, helping you better motivate yourself and your team Life Plan © Mind Tools Ltd. 2007-2008 Workbook Page 1 The Life Plan Workbook The Life Plan Workbook By James Manktelow This workbook is published by Mind Tools Ltd Copyright © Mind Tools Ltd 2007-2008 Version 1.00 Copyright Notice: Copyright © 2007-2008 by Mind Tools Ltd This e-book is protected by international copyright law. It may only be copied and used subject to a license issued by Mind Tools Ltd or its assigns. Visit http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/ebookterms.htm to see the terms of this license. To purchase a single-user license, just http://www.mindtools.com/rs/LifePlanWorkbook. place your order normally at To find out more about multi-user or corporate licenses (for example, to use for training or for intranet use) visit http://www.mindtools.com/rs/MultiUser. © Mind Tools Ltd. 2007-2008 Page 2 The Life Plan Workbook About Mind Tools Mind Tools – Essential Skills for an Excellent Career! Mind Tools (www.mindtools.com) is the Internet’s most visited career training site, with more than 4.2 million visitors each year. For individuals who are interested in developing their own careers, MindTools.com offers more than 100 free “how to” skill-builder articles to help you learn the essential skills you need for career success. On the site, you can learn time and stress management; build useful leadership, information...
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...it go round From all the multi billions Until the last stray pound Love is all but forgotten While peace is second best All you need is money And it will surely bring the rest A long time ago I believed it was the thought that counted The price tag not important A smile, from a bargain Now all I hear is “I need this” And “I need that” So lucky are we that a necessity Is just another hat? Money is not power And happiness comes only from within Think of how lucky you already are And you will feel no need to win For it is us that have already won If a clear mind and conscious we seek And remember no amount of money can buy That which we eternally keep Money is not power, money is simply paper Blinding the masses into an obsession for its possession Keep in mind that objects bought with money are material Any happiness they bring is material happiness And material things will never last Never forget to be thankful for what you have Before you continue your quest for more And always try and remember That the best things life, are truly free Life is crazy, and totally unpredictable... It's going to push you over, kick you while you're down and hit you when you try to get back up. Not everything can beat you. Things are going to change you, But you get to choose which ones you let change you. Listen to your heart, Follow your dreams, And let no one tell you what you're capable...
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...it comes to love I did, I did------- And you were strong and I was not My illusion, my mistake I was careless, I forgot I did And now when all is done There is nothing to say You have gone and so effortlessly You have won You can go ahead tell them Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof tops Write it on the sky line All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy And my heart is broken All my scars are open Tell them what I hoped would be Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Falling out of love is hard Falling for betrayal is worst Broken trust and broken hearts I know, I know-------- Thinking all you need is there Building faith on love and words Empty promises will wear I know, I know-------- And now when all is gone There is nothing to say And if you're done with embarrassing me On your own you can go ahead tell them Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof tops Write it on the sky line All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy And my heart is broken All my scars are open Tell them what I hoped would be Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible! Ooh impossible (yeah yeah) I remember years ago Someone told me I should take Caution when it comes to love I did Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof tops Write it on the sky line All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy And my heart is broken All my scars are...
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...Student in the World Needs to Know Sandeep Krishnamurthy http://faculty.washington.edu/sandeep 1 Management ≠ analysis. What you are learning in school is analysis. You are being taught tools and techniques. Analysis is just one of the ingredients in the recipe. You may have the best analysis in the room. However, if your analysis is not heard and taken seriously, it is of no value. Too often, talented people with the best answers sit in the back of the room while hacks run the show. If you enjoy the view from the back, getting an MBA will not change anything. A MBA degree only works if you are willing to transform yourself. Are you? 2 Einstein would have been a terrible manager. There is a huge misconception among students that being smart is the way to be successful. Let me break this to you. It is not about being smart. There are many smart people who are absolutely incompetent managers. Not to mention the fact that many smart people are first-rate jerks. Don’t get me wrong. I am not saying you have to be dumb to succeed. What I am saying is that you do not have to be a Mensan to make it to the top. All you need is average intelligence. But, you need other qualities. 3 Bill Clinton would have been an excellent manager. The man had his faults. But, he could communicate like few others. Bad managers are, frequently, terrible communicators. They have good ideas. They simply don’t know how to get them across. You cannot lead, motivate or sell if you cannot communicate. If...
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...hopes every day that she will become better, and by doing that it can give her peace of mind and relieve stress. It can let her see a positive outlook in her life, which leads her to eating the right foods, taking her medicine, and exercising more. To her, hope is the small spark when everything else in her world is dark. Hope is driving her to do things and get the best end results on her life. She plans for the worst, but hopes for the best. You will suffer, you will despair, you will cry and you will feel sorrow. It’s unavoidable. But guess what! There is good news, there is Hope. It means that life doesn’t have to be all gloom and doom. Every moment you live is a chance to turn things around, change your perspective, find your focus, achieve your goals, and continue on your mission. All you need is hope. Even if all things seem lost, as long as you have hope, things might just change for the better. Now, it takes more than hope to make a positive impact against your struggles, but hope is the start. “Hope never abandons you; you abandon...
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...were exploiting the loophole and making thousands of dollars. Because of that success I decided to create this website and sell the report online. I apologize for the short quiz I just had you fill out... I only want to teach this strategy to those who will actually put it to use. If someone couldn’t answer those simple questions, they will not have the drive or motivation to make this work. I could write a killer ad for my report. I could fill it with testimonials from successful students and even show you proof of my earnings. But I’m not going to do that – I hate those late night infomercials more than anyone else I know. Instead, I’m just going to let you read Chapter 1 of my report. (I’ve reproduced it below). But first, I need to tell you something. Some of my friends and clients laugh at the title of the report. I mean, I admit "How to Hack the Stock Market" is a little kitsch. But I called it that because... My report won't teach you about "life". I'm not gonna bore you with mindless drivel about personal finance and achieving your dreams. If you want that stuff buy 'Rich Dad Poor Dad'. Or any of the other "get rich quick" books on Amazon. My report is called "How to Hack the Stock Market" because I have something very specific to teach you. A specific edge you can use to make money with no experience or knowledge and very little start-up capital. I bet you've never read a "make money" book which has a step-by-step blueprint. Instead they're full...
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...Imagine that you spent almost of your pocket money and it is still half of the month ahead of you. Have you ever been to a party and the next day you realized that your wallet is empty? Or maybe you are keen on going shopping and carelessly spending money? Has it ever happened to you? Or maybe you have been in other rigid budgeting situation before? Once you have experienced this, it might be good for you or even essential to start tracking your finances. There is no better and faster way to do it than using applications for smartphones. Obviously, there is a possibility to managed your budget from computer. You just simply log in on your account and vast range of things is now able to be done. But the question, which arises just after decision of tracking our finances, is which application to choose? In fact, giving an answer for that question might be really difficult. Thousands of those application can be found over the Internet — free or paid, developed for iOS, Android, Symbian, WindowsPhone or Blackberry's operating system. Out of those thousands, without any doubt there are few the best applications, which three of them will be described below. Mint: It can be doubtlessly said that this application is one of the best or even the best. In terms of finance tracking, it beats most apps out of the water with ease. Being completely free and developed for Android as well as for iOS — for phones and tablets — is just one of its advantages. But the other plus of Mint is...
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...percent of all small businesses fail within the first five years. About 30 percent survive only two years. If you want to be on the positive side of those numbers, there’s a lot of hard work ahead. While every business is different, there are a few major mistakes that are among the most common people make when starting a business. 1. Thinking that all you need is an idea. There’s a lot more. First and foremost is a good work ethic. The idea is just the beginning. You need to frame all the details of your idea from beginning to end, including game-planning and preparing for ‘what-ifs.’ You’ve got to create a solid foundation that you can build on. If you don’t dot your ‘i’s’ and cross your ‘t’s’ you’ll never get out of the gate. 2. Not having a good lawyer and a good accountant. Starting a business is complicated and rife with landmines. There are laws that must be followed and those include tax laws. The IRS. doesn’t play around. Make the wrong move or don’t file the right paperwork and you could find yourself in some real trouble. Retaining a lawyer and an accountant with an expertise in your specific type of business cab save you from a serious crisis. 3. Spending too much money too soon. You may have the capital, but that doesn’t mean you should spend it all right up front. You need a balance between investing enough to make sure your business gets off the ground and not overspending before you figure out exactly where your finances should go. \Start slow so that you can get...
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...The Motivation of a Young Woman Courtney Smith AIU Online Abstract This paper will first inform you, the reader, about the definition of motivation. It entails where the motivation of a young woman is obtained from. You will learn how family and friends help shape a young African-American young woman’s will and determination, and how to make her become be a better person and reach her goals. History is another key factor in helping a young person come up with their goals. All in all, this paper will cover the influence of family, friends, lifetime dreams, goals, and history in motivating a young woman. The Motivation of a Young Woman Motivation by definition is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular manner or the desire or willingness of someone to do something. My motivation derives from my family, friends, lifetime dreams, goals, and of course my history. I want to show my friends and family that I am capable of accomplishing anything that I put my mind to. I desire to make others, as well as myself, proud of me. Self-pride is of importance to me because if I am not proud of myself then no one else would be. In my future I would like to have my own business and a family. Only naturally I would like to be comfortable in life with a nice home and car, but I know that I need to work my way up and that is where getting a degree comes in. I already know that I have exceptional professionalism, but I would like my future employers to take me...
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