...------------------------------------------------- Milk Bottles A California Ghost Story retold by S. E. Schlosser She was just another poor, bedraggled woman, struggling to feed her family. He saw them all the time, their faces careworn, and blank. The Depression had created hundreds of them. He was one of the lucky ones who still had his grocery and money coming in to feed his family. She came one day to his shop, carrying two empty milk bottles, and wordlessly placed them on the counter in front of him. He took the empties and replaced them with full bottles, saying: "Ten cents, please." She did not reply. She just took the bottles and left the shop. He might have gone after her to demand his money, or called the police, but he did neither. Her need was in her face, and he always felt a little guilty at being one of the lucky ones with money and a job. She was probably one of the migrant workers, he decided. She was back the next day with two empty milk bottles. He replaced them with full bottles and watched as she hurried out the door. She looked so worried that he wondered if she had a job at all. If she came back, he would offer her a part-time position cleaning the store. She came again the next morning, and exchanged her empty bottles for full without saying a word. He tried to talk to her, to ask if she wanted a job, but she practically ran from the store with the milk. Her urgency worried him. He followed, wondering what he could do to help. To his surprise...
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...Side 9 af 12 sider B Skye Brannon Fireweed I t was a remembering day for Baluta. I t began w it h laughter, or a dream o f laughter. I t was Alanso's laugh, flowing like doves out o f her bright smiling mouth. I t was Alanso's laugh, out f ro m between those cheeks that caught the sun and held i t i n a warm glow the rest o f the day. I t was Alanso's laugh, stirred f ro m the dead to wake Baluta. Sometimes remem5 bering began later i n the day, but not today. Baluta had to l if t f ro m beneath a stone o f g rief , so heavy w it h his sister's memory, to get out o f his cot. He had work today, after a ll . Baluta washed i n the shower, cold after his brother and sister-in-law had had theirs. Cold like Kpatawee Falls back home, Baluta thought. Yes. Today would be a remembering io day. He pulled a work shirt over his head. The name ' Joel ' was simply embroidered over the heart. The name had been his brother's idea. "Dese Americans," Jato said, " i f you tel l dem your Mandika name, dey look like you've given dem a riddle. You tell dem your name is Bob, and dey are all smiles." Jato grinned at his younger brother. " Bu t you can't have Bob, dat is mine" is Jato and his w ife , Sama, had already gone. Since Baluta had to have the car to go where the bus route didn't, i t was Jato and Sama who had to wake at f iv e a.m. to catch buses to work. Baluta f el t awfu l f o r this, but he had to work to get a car, and needed a car to get to work. So, here he was...
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...The Police have always been one of my favorite bands. My father liked to put his musical influences on me. So much so, that when I was in the 10 years old, he took me to their concert. I remember playing their greatest hits album on my combined radio and CD player. Their band consists of three amazing musicians. Their lead singer, bassist, and main song writer is called Sting. His real name is Gordon Sumner. Their lead guitarist’s name is Andy Summers, and their drummer is named Stewart Copeland. They are from London, and they are also considered one of the leaders of the Second British Invasion. I was attracted to them because their songs always seemed beautiful to me. They always had beautiful harmonies, and they always played...
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...Moira had a very long day, her class ended at 7:30 and still stayed for her volleyball practice, her muscles ache and feels like she’s going to collapse anytime soon, it was almost midnight and there were no longer any cabs available this time of the day, so she only have two choices, either sleep in a classroom and be eaten alive by a bunch of mosquitoes or walk to their home which is half a mile from their school, she paused to think about it and decided to take the latter. As she was walking down the street, she noticed an old man sitting and clutching his stomach, he was dirty and obviously hungry, Moira remembered that she has a sandwich and a few crackers which she always keeps in her bag, she too was hungry but thought that the old man needed it more than she does, so she took it out and handed him the sandwich and crackers, the old man looked up and gave her a thankful smile, “Thank you young lady, you have such a good heart, may God bless you” Moira stood and said “You’re welcome sir and thank you” and went on her way. As she was nearing the dreaded junction, she was struck with a dilemma, there were two ways that leads to her house, the first one was lit up with street lights but will take her half an hour to reach the house and the other one was dark but will only take her ten minutes to go home, since the moon was shining and bright enough, she chose again the latter. As she was walking, she noticed a man was standing a few meters away from her, it looks like the...
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...* Nell’s mother was found dead one day by the man who was bringing her groceries. That same man found Nell after she made a noise in the back room. He went back to town and told the policeman about her. The doctor (Lovell) followed the policeman and then met Nell. * Genie was found after her mother escaped her house and found the police and brought them back to the house. They found her sitting on a potty chair. * Why were they isolated? * Nell’s mother isolated her and her sister because she was raped when she was younger, and didn’t want her girls to grow up in the same terrible, hateful world that she grew up in. She wanted her girls to be safe. * Genie was isolated because her father thought she was mentally disabled. He didn’t want people to know about her, so he locked her up. * Nell’s mother was found dead one day by the man who was bringing her groceries. That same man found Nell after she made a noise in the back room. He went back to town and told the policeman about her. The doctor (Lovell) followed the policeman and then met Nell. * Genie was found after her mother escaped her house and found the police and brought them back to the house. They found her sitting on a potty chair. * Why were they isolated? * Nell’s mother isolated her and her sister because she was raped when she was younger, and didn’t want her girls to grow up in the same terrible, hateful world that she grew up in. She wanted her girls to be safe. ...
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...Workplace Ethical Dilemma Betty Porter BSHS 342 October 17, 2011 Tanisha Laidler Workplace Ethical Dilemma A student goes to college and takes an Ethics course. He or she comes out of the class thinking that he or she will never compromise their ethics for any job. The thought is usually that they will come out and change the world. Then reality strikes once he or she begins looking for a job. Jobs are scare these days, and he or she ends of compromising himself or herself to keep the job they thought they could change the world with. Then when facing a dilemma at work, which he or she never thought he or she would ever have to make, suddenly a test of their ethics happens. According to Hanson (2010), “ethical dilemmas and choices are an unavoidable part of one's work life,” (Bloomberg Business week). Essential parts of the dilemma My workplace ethical dilemma happened recently. Before I describe the dilemma, I will describe my job. I work as youth advocate for a social service agency. A youth advocate responds to crisis calls at local public buildings. The circumstances usually involve a client (between the ages of 12-17) who is refusing to return home or the guardian is refusing to allow him or her to return home. Examples of places we respond are: hospitals, police departments, and schools. So my night starts with a phone call from the hotline. The local police requested a youth advocate for a 16-year-old boy involved in a domestic dispute at home. The boy (I will...
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...Processional ~ Introductory Music ~ Welcome Statement Minister: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here on this beautiful day to witness the union of bride and groom in holy matrimony. This is a day of great celebration and reverence, on which we come together before before the Universe to recognize and commemorate the sacred love and dedication shared between these two people. It is wonderful to have family and friends here to join us today. The bride and groom would like to thank their guests for being here, and would like you to know that each of you were invited here on this day because you have played an integral part in their intertwining lives. Marriage is, truly, a magical gift. As Mark Twain noted, "Marriage makes of two fractional lives a whole, and it gives to two purposeless lives a work [...] it gives to two questioning natures a reason for living, and something to live for; it will give a new gladness to the sunshine, a new fragrance to the flowers, a new beauty to the earth, a new mystery to life." In the time that groom and bride have spent together, they've built the sturdy foundation for a lifelong relationship. After a great deal of thoughtful consideration, they have decided to bind themselves to one another for the rest of their lives. May you all remember and cherish this sacred ceremony, for on this day, with love, we will forever bind groom and bride together. Family Blessing Minister: Who gives this bride today? Bridal Companion: I do...
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...REPORTER: The reporter/case manager (Tiffany) called to report self neglect for the victim, Kevin. Kevin cannot perform his daily ADL’s (needs assistance). One week ago, the victim fell, and he can not walk at all. The reporter said Kevin has been having accidents (bowel movements/urinating) on himself, and he can not clean him self good. Kevin has a personal care worker that assist him, but she is not there 24 hours. The reporter said Kevin lives alone, and he does not want to be placed in a nursing home. On today (11/05/2015), the victim reported that he hadn’t eaten all day, but he sent his son (unknown) to purchase him some beer. The reporter said, on Tuesday, the personal care worker took out the trash and found 2 big bottles of beer in...
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...‘The Bride comes to yellow sky’ is a story written by Stephen Crane in 1898. It starts with the scene of the protagonist Jack Potter, who’s the town marshal of Yellow Sky, and his bride aboard a train, who were returning to Yellow Sky after getting married in San Antonio. Though both of them were happy with their marriage, they were also very nervous about returning to Yellow Sky because the bride is not used to such classy living while Jack is anxious about the reception. He was confused if his community would approve of his marriage as he did not inform about his marriage to the people of Yellow Sky. Due to all the confusions, Jack decides to rush towards his house as soon as he would arrive in Yellow Sky, hoping they would not be seen. In the mean time in Yellow Sky, a local legend named Scratchy Wilson got drunk and had turned to his usual mood of fighting with other people. Everyone in town knew that when Scratchy turns to this mood, there is sure to be some shooting or a gunfight. They also knew that the only person who would fight Scratchy at this time was Jack Potter but he was out of town at that moment. The men did not speak a word and locked their doors. Scratchy Wilson, starts yelling out invitations to people for a gunfight in the empty streets of Yellow Sky. He was getting frustrated as no one was accepting his invitation and all his requests were unanswered. He shoots at the door of a bar, and then he also shoots at dog to freak it out. He takes shots everywhere...
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...Rough-Draft Monologue: Extension of ‘An Odious Damned Lie. 4 minute monologue: She did it. She wrapped her arms around my throat and gave it all she had. Her arms were so fragile but sturdy. Strangling me. She was just strangling me. Taking the life out of me. After all this time, my constant provoking got underneath her skin. I’m actually surprised the roles switched. Attacked, to attacker. *slow and steady* Loris wasn’t the victim. Who would have thought the little nuisance would do it? She finally got the courage to stand up for herself. It’s about time; Of course it didn’t last long. She couldn’t have expected it to either. At least I hope she wouldn’t under estimate me like that. It’s one thing to underestimate me, it’s another to challenge me. I don’t understand, why does she always do this to herself? She makes it hard on her own. I mean, she’s kidding, right? *said in laughter* this girl needs to learn and who better to teach her than her mother? I would have figured she would know by now. Don’t push my limits. She’s felt the effect of that. Couldn’t she have been a simpler child? She had to get involved. Involved with the drama. With the boys. With the uselessness. What good does she really think would come from her immature games? They aren’t going to do anything for her. They aren’t going to get her anywhere. I could see her shifty eyes as soon as I sat down on the bed. She was trying. I could tell she was trying hard. But for what? Approval? You can’t...
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...Foreign Ground The themes expressed in this chapter are those of crime and the struggle of single mothers. Author Wes gets into big trouble when he gets caught by the police tagging a wall. He was getting involved with the wrong crowd and being heavily influenced by them. His mother is very worried about him and even threatens to send him to military school, a threat which will prove to be true. Meanwhile, Other Wes digs himself deeper and deeper into the drug game. He runs into some roadblocks, but he is able to continue down this path by lying to his mother who is oblivious to what he is doing. Other Wes Wes started selling drugs to receive money; he told his mother he earned it from being a DJ. But Tony becomes suspicious, and thee two fight over whether Wes was lying or not. Tony couldn't believe Mary bought his story. He's been trying to make Wes a different person, nothing like himself. Then Tony gave up. Mary had began to wonder about what Tony had said. So she went into Wes's room and found a Nike box under his bed filled with drugs. When Wes came home, he found his shoe box on his bed, empty. He confronted his mother and she said she flushed his material down they toilet. He became furious with her and left to his girlfriend's house, which became the new quarters for his stach. Author Wes Wes and his friend, Shea, were caught by the police for graffiti. While Shea denied what he had done, Wes...
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...Background: On October 27, 2016 at approximately 09:30 AM, I, Investigator James Poffel was assigned a case in reference to a sexual assault of a child. The victim is 6-year-old, Madelyn Diamond. The suspect is her 17-year-old step-brother, Justin Hawkins. The reporting party was Justin Markovics with the Muskogee County DHS. Justin stated that the interviews from case 2016-37501, where Justin Hawkins had sexually assaulted his cousin, Lillian Shurson, provided information that Madelyn may also be a victim of Justin’s. A forensic interview of Madelyn was already performed and through that process a disclosure was made. Justin is now filing the police report based off of those disclosures. Madelyn was interviewed at Kids’ Space Child Advocacy Center on October 24, 2016 by Megan Merrill. Due to not having the case assigned to me yet or any knowledge of the case I was not available to be at the forensic interview. Contact with the Victim: Justin Markovicks with DHS made contact with Madelyn and her family, as well as he arranged the forensic interview. During the forensic interview Madelyn disclosed that her step-brother, Justin Hawkins, would touch her butt and tell her she has a soft butt. Madelyn said it made her feel uncomfortable, so she told her mother Laura Diamond. Laura would laugh it off and state that Justin is just messing around and that it is no big deal. Madelyn closed down right thereafter in the interview, stating, “I am not allowed to talk about anything...
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...The Duggar family just can't get a break. New reports are out that 911 had to be called this week after a DHS worker was at the house trying to get in to check on a child and they refused to let them into the home. On Wednesday, In Touch Weekly shared about what happened at the Duggar home. Back on May 27, a representative from the Washington County DHS was at the door of the Duggar house wanting to get in. They had to call 911 because they were not being allowed to go into the home. They said that the Duggars refused to let them see the minor that they had concern for, but of course did not share what child this was or what was allegedly going on at the home. The person called 911 to get help out there with getting into the home. This call...
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...“9-1-1. What is [the] emergency?” This is a response that no one wants to hear on the other side of the phone line. Unfortunately, more and more parents in various places in the United States are making calls just like these. Why? Their kids are being poisoned by e-cigarettes due to an increase in the use of products. There has already been “at least 1 child death reported from unintentional exposure to a nicotine-containing ENDS solution” (Walley 1018). These poisonings will continue because the products don’t have to be childproof and come in fruit, candy and other flavors specifically targeting young children (CDC). Calls regarding poisonings from e-cigarette liquids have risen from 1 per month to 215 a month in just four years while the number of calls per month involving regular cigarettes have not shown a similar increase. A majority of the calls regarding e-cigarette liquid poisoning involved children under the age of five. E-cigarettes, although advertised as harmless, contain harmful chemicals that cause adverse effects in young and old users alike. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that vaporize liquid (juice) to be inhaled by the user. The e-cigarette liquid comes in a variety of flavors and the devices can come in different forms from “cigars and pipes [to] pens or USB memory sticks” (NIDA et al). “E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. market designed to help tobacco addicts wean themselves from smoking [also known as cessation]” (Raloff). While some people...
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...After reading the article of Hanna Carter and addressing the name of a specific drink at a bar that is really downgrading to females. The name was given to the drink "The Red Headed Slut ". The sickeningly sweet shot is made with Jagermeister, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. Of course, it comes in variations, with tawdry prefixes that include “dirty” or “angry.” The drink has been around for decades and is especially popular in college bars and those that cater to bachelorette parties.the drink was given the name only because the color resembles a hair color as if there weren’t many other possible names that could have been given. I feel Hanna’s choice to speak out about the name given to the drink was a very good thing too in order to...
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