...IB learner profiles. This story goes through the life of Rob Mitchell, from the day he was dropped off at the orphanage by his mom throughout his life until it comes full circle to the death of his Grandma Gigi. The story tells of how Rob figures out life, love and God. Rob has many attributes of an IB learner that he can be characterized by, some of which include, being a risk taker, reflective, and an inquirer. First and foremost, Rob is a risk taker because while he is at the orphanage he stands up to bullies at school who make fun of the kids from the orphanage. “Fighting was nothing new to me by this time. The older boys at the home had taught me well-painfully well. I knew just were to hit to keep from leaving tell tale bruises and bumps, just how to punch the ribs and skull to leave the longest -lasting aches.”(Mitchell, p.26). Rob took many risks throughout his life, some good and some bad. Another example if his risk taking was when he went hunting with a case worker named Bob, and he shot rabbits and squirrels. This was a risk for Rob because it could involve many dangers and injuries. This book is filled with many examples of Rob taking risks. Secondly, reflective is another trait that Rob possesses. He often reflects on his past and his older memories. At the end of the book Rob reflects back saying, “Society said I was just a kid from an orphanage probably doomed to a life of meaningless drifting, an early death, or prison. Genetics suggested I might suffer my...
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...century Question 4 According to Ishmael, if the takers accumulate knowledge about what works well for things, the leavers accumulate knowledge about what works well for people Question 5 The premise being acted out by Leaver cultures, according to the novel, Ishmael, is humanity belongs to the world Question 6 In the novel, Ishmael, the gorilla says there are two stories being enacted by humans at the present time: the takers and the leavers Question 7 Based on the text of the novel Ishmael, complete the following analogy. The Takers are to the Leavers as Cain is to Abel Question 9 In the novel, Ishmael, the dialogue eventually deals with a biblical story. Which biblical story is a key part of the novel? Garden of Eden Question 10 There are two trees in the biblical story of the garden of Eden, as recounted by Ishmael. One tree is the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The other tree is the tree of Life Question 11 According to the novel, Ishmael, if the Takers know the one right way to live, Leavers know the way that they prefer to live Question 12 In the novel, Ishmael, members of the Taker culture assume that the birth of humanity and the birth of the Taker culture were, in fact the same event. Which of the following phrases best describes Ishmael’s assessment of this situation? Cultural Amnesia Question 14 The story of “the A’s, the B’s, and the C’s” can best be described as the story of the circle of life Question 15 According...
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...Risk – Takers Bob Feller once said, “The soldiers that didn’t come back were the heroes. It’s a roll of the dice. If a bullet has your name on it, you’re a hero. If you hear a bullet go by, you’re a survivor.” Being a soldier is not just a profession, when you enter this kind of job, you need to have a lot of courage, strengths and preparations. Soldiers should be prepared for whatever might happen to them while dealing with the war. That’s why they are called risk – takers, they are bravely taking risks on death, serious injuries and psychological harms. Death. Death is one of the things that people fear the most, but bravely faced by our soldiers. They say when you enter the world of the soldiers, it seems like you also choose to die. Every war that happens in the world, there are thousands of foot guards who died fighting for their country and for their loved ones. One of the most...
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...am I a Taker, or a Leaver? Are entire species going extinct because of us directly? And if so, is that the natural order of the way life is supposed to be? Or are we supposed to take our knowledge and “play God” so to speak and save all of the living creatures we are able to? Furthermore, what techniques are we actually going to use? Putting animals in cages changes them, so much that they are not “wild,” rather, they are confused. When you see the Tiger pacing in his cage at the zoo, with the murals of jungle life on the walls, fiberglass rocks, and the smells of other animals from different parts of the world; these are changing the animal’s psyche and the way it feels about his place in this world. We think we’re helping, but we’re only hurting. This reminds me of Disney’s Finding Nemo, the scene in which the dentist is showing off Nemo, saying he “found this little fella swimming off the reef and he saved him…” Saved him, from what? His natural habitat so he could live, no, exist in an artificial environment? I propose these questions when discussing the natural world, focusing on the fact that we don’t actually know best just because we possess a self-aware, free-thinking and reasoning mind. We don’t possess the knowledge of this way of life...
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...day to day life and what you do with it, how you instruct others on life, also plays a part. II. A. Christian origin states that God “The Creator God,” created everything from the heavens to the earth. God created all of the universe, man, animals, and everything the heavens and earth touches. (Genesis 1:1 & Isiah 45:18) B. The identity of Christian worldview shows God as eternal and mankind is a creation of God therefore making them a special creation from God. Christians believe that God created mankind to be care takers of the animals and the rest of God’s creation and angels to be care takers of man. (Psalm 8:5 & Genesis 2:18) C. The meaning is about having a “real” relationship with God. It is not just about living how you think will get you to Heaven, but really living with God in your Heart and as your savior. The Bible and God will guide us and actually listening to how we should live to be finally one day accepted by him in Heaven. Going to church does not get you your automatic ticket to Heaven, you have to believe and follow the Holy word day by day and asking for forgiveness of your sins. (John 17:3 & Mark 3:25) D. Morality is based upon living for God, doing what God would want us to do, using the bible for guidance. It’s not just about doing what is right or wrong; it is about living to see God one day. God understands that everyone will fall and he will pick us up and forgive. (Genesis 3 & Exodus 20:6) E. Is there life after death...
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...victory; he has survived another BASE jump. McGuire is a practitioner of what he calls the king of all extreme sports. BASE—an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—jumping has one of the sporting world’s highest fatality rates: in its 18-year history, 46 participants have been killed. Yet the sport has never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the U.S. and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, don’t bother reaching for a reserve—there isn’t time. There are no second chances. Still, the sport’s stark metaphor—a human leaving safety behind to leap into the void—may be a perfect fit with our times. As extreme a risk taker as McGuire seems, we may all have more in common with him than we know or care to admit. Heading into the...
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...Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiography written by Harriet Jacobs to share what she experienced as a slave girl. Linda Brent, a pseudonym for Harriet Jacobs, undergoes several transitions due to unfavorable circumstances. However, Linda initially was not a common slave. She was the product of “Mulattoes” and was trusted upon them for safe keeping. Her father was reputable for the many skills he had and as a result lived a life that was above that of a common slave, one similar to a freeman. He although never had full custody of his children, no matter how much he intended to pay for them. Upon first revelations, the readers learn that following the death of her mother, six year-old Linda Brent is handed over to her mother’s...
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...Christopher McCandless is not just any other stupid hitchhiker who had thrown his life away. He was educated man who had been raised by relatively wealthy family. He took isolation from the society to the extreme; donated all his savings to charity, gave away most of his possessions and abandoned his past. Unfortunately for his family, in his youthful self-centeredness he failed to acknowledge human relationships. Though perhaps as Krakauer thinks, given more time, he would have. Chris challenged himself and went to the wilderness, with little amounts of food supply and equipment. The fact that he had chosen to enter the wild and take such huge undertaking; one would think he lacked common sense. He knew what the risks were and consequences, but he still did it. “It was important for him to see how independent he could be” (page 125). The unforgiving nature of Alaskan wilderness does not take part human’s fragility and Chris understood that fact; “If this adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again I want you to know you're a great man. I now walk Basuel 2 into the wild” (page 3), but then he was reckless, “He had no axe, no bug dope, no snowshoes, no compass”(page 5). He was not fully prepared for a life of hunting and gathering, which means he provided unstable, unreliable food source. Chris lack of knowledge about the wilderness and the area was a major factor in his death, “His ignorance is what killed him” (page 72). Also...
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...The topic of death first caught my attention as I am interested in what death means beyond bodily death and how the norms of death are changing because of the internet era. Particularly the way people react to death, the sociology of death and how these have changed the individuals or society in the internet age. In the paper by Walter et al. (2011), they addressed the challenges in the sequestration of death and how the prominence of the internet changes our patterns of grieving for the dead. This writing helps me gain a better understanding of the reaction to death and how these behaviours vary depending on the relationship one has with that dead person. In addition, it also highlights the potential that of overcoming grieving through online forum and their implication. Besides that I am also interested in the sociology of death, the development, structure and how the human society functions with respect to death like in the book by Kearl (1989), it analyses how we are shaped by death, in the sense of discovering our purpose, having our ethos moulded and also how our speech reflects how we view death. In addition to this, I am also keen on know how this sociology concepts are relevant or altered in the internet age which is almost 20 years after the publication of the book by Kearl. This drew such attraction to me as I am currently a nursing student and as a nurse I have to deal with death of patients at some point in my nursing career. Furthermore with my interest in the...
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...Abstract This paper examines whether or not the death penalty is a deterrent to crime in general and more specific, it examines if the death Penalty is a deterrent to those who commit murder. Comparisons were made of states that have the death penalty and how it impacts crime in general whether the fact of having the death penalty makes citizens safer with potential killers knowing that the death penalty awaits them should they kill someone. It also examines if someone commits murder if giving the chance would they repeat the offense. In our democratic country, we believe that you have rights, that everyone has rights, that every person is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These basic human rights are safeguarded in the Constitution. In our country, we are expected to acknowledge the rights of others. Therefore, if someone disrespects or abuses the legal rights of others, it is not only wrong but illegal as well. People who steal your money or burn down your house or kidnap you go to jail when they are caught. That’s what happens to criminals who take away your liberty or your pursuit of happiness. But what should we do when a criminal deprives you of the most precious right – the right to live? Should the murderer simply go to jail, just the same as any other criminal? Should the killer of a love one, a father or sister or brother or mother simply be allowed to spend a few years in jail before...
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...Christian Worldviews A worldview is the perspective by which one sees life. It is the underlying premiss by which we view the world around us. It is a serious issue because it has great consequence in how we view life, death, money, religion, values, morals, and many other important life issues. In the question of origin, the all important question is asked, “How did life begin?” In the christian worldview, it is believed that God created mankind and everything else that exists in the universe. This fact is supported in the bible scripture , (Genesis 1:1). It is further proven in the scripture (Psalm 139: 13-16) in which the Psalmist David declares God as his creator. In the question of identity, the question is posed, “What does it mean to be human”? Also, the comparison of mans value as opposed to the value of animals comes into question. In the christian worldview of identity, it is believed that God made man in his image and exalted him above all other creation, such as animals. This fact of identity is supported in (Psalm 8:5), in which we are described as, “ a little lower than the angels”. God gave man and woman authority over all of the animals and declared us to be their care takers ( Genesis 2:15). In the question of meaning or purpose, the question is posed, “Why does mankind exists?” In the christian worldview, it is believed that our purpose on earth is to form a personal relationship with God. (John 17:3) Religion is a man made attempt to reach God whereas...
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...something fatal occurs people ask, who is to blame. To figure out who is responsible, you have to know who helped cause the incident. But, when tragic events happen there are many to blame. It is never one person. Moving on, in the play Romeo and Juliet,by William Shakespeare,the two star crossed lovers die. ANd the one to blame for their death are a lot of characters. To add on to that,the character who caused the most commotion was the one and only Romeo. Romeo is the one to blame because,he is hotheaded and his feelings are his actions. Romeo is extremely hot headed because in the book it states,” Alive in triumph,and Mercutio slain!...And now fire-eyed fury be my conduct now”(123,3,1). This quote helps explain why Romeo is hotheaded because, when Mercutio gets slain Romeo...
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...The difference between a stroke and a heart attack are striking and they deserve thorough investigation. Stroke and heart attack do have somethings in common. The things a stroke and a heart attack have in common are there risk factors and some of their risk factors are smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol, it can be passed down from a family member or an abnormal heart rhythm. When a heart attack occurs is when blood tries to flow in the part of the heart that is blocked, usually caused by a blood clot. With no oxygenated blood flowing to the heart, the muscles in the heart starts to die. Heart attacks are the leading killer for both men and women. Some of the symptoms for a heart attack is chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort,...
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...FALSE PROPHETS: • In the last days of the Prophet’s life some misguided people arose to claim prophet hood. • When Abu Bakr was elected as the Caliph they started their preaching openly. • Among these false prophets were Tulaiha, Aswad Ansi, Musailamah and Sajjah. Tulaiha belonged to the Banu Asad tribe in the northern Arabia. • An army under Khalid bin Walid was sent which met them at Buzaka. • After a fierce battle Tulaiha’s army surrendered and he himself fled to Syria. He embraced Islam during the time of the second Caliph. • Aswad Ansi belonged to the Ansi tribe in Yemen. • He was an ugly man who kept his face veiled all the time. • He was nicknamed ‘’the veiled prophet’’. • Being leader of his tribe he revolted with the cooperation of the neighbouring chiefs. • He was the first false prophet who collected a large army in open revolt against Islam. • He was defeated and killed by the Muslims. • The most dangerous of the false prophets was Musalima. • He belonged to a tribe of central Arabia. • His tribe accepted him as a prophet. • Abu Bakr sent Shurbhil and Ikramah to crush the rebellion; later Khalid bin Walid joined them. Musalima,s army was defeated after a fierce battle at Yamamah in 633AD.Musalimah was killed. • In this battle about 800 Muslims were martyred. Amongst them were 360 Huffaz (memorizers of the Holy Qur’an). • Sajjah was a woman who belonged to the Bani Tamim tribe. • She claimed to be a prophetess and succeeded in mustering...
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...Best Plans! A pretty and wealthy woman was serving life sentence in prison. Angry and resentful about her plight she had decided that she would rather die than to live another year in prison. Over the years she had become good friends with one of the prison caretakers. His job, among others, was to bury those prisoners who died in a graveyard just outside the prison walls. When a prisoner died, the caretaker rang a bell,which was heard by everyone. The caretaker then got the body and put it in a casket. Next, he entered his office to fill out the death certificate before returning to the casket to nail the lid shut. Finally, he put the casket on a wagon to take it to the graveyard and bury it. Knowing this routine, the woman devised an escape plan and shared it with the caretaker; The next time the bell rang, the woman would leave her cell and sneak into the dark room where the coffins were kept. She would slip into the coffin with the dead body while the caretaker was filling out the death certificate.. When the care-taker returned, he would nail the lid shut and take the coffin outside the prison with the woman in the coffin along with the dead body. He would then bury the coffin. The woman having pre-arranged with the caretaker for special vents in the coffin knew there would be enough air for her to breathe until later in the evening when the caretaker would return to the graveyard under the cover of darkness, dig up the coffin, open it, and set her free. ...
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