...Veronica Roth Veronica Roth was born on August 19, 1988 in New York City. Roth is the youngest out of 3 children. Her mother is Polish and her father is German. When Roth was only 5 years old, her parents got a divorce. Shortly after the divorce her mother remarried to Frank Ross. Roth grew up in Barrington, Illinois. Veronica Roth isn’t very ordinary, her life is very interesting. Roth is 26 years of age, she is almost 6 feet tall! Not only does Veronica Roth write in her free time, her other interests are: cooking, poetry, biology, and psychology. She is also into writing blogs about her and her daily life. In the year 2011 Roth married to Nelson Fitch. Nelson Fitch is a chicago based photographer. As Veronica grew up she was referred...
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...Veronica Roth wrote the hit trilogy which included the books, Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant. The novels gave a deeper understanding to how society can be pressuring to younger people. Her novels portray how society feels like to many young adults and how pressuring the guidelines can be. Veronica Roth created the hit book series Divergent, innovated the way people thought about society's guidelines,and inspired many others to be “outside the lines”. Roth created the hit book series Divergent (Source 1). The novels were marketed towards teens and young adults, based on the topic of society’s guidelines. In the novel, the main character Tris Prior had to make an important choice at 16. This portrays how many teens and young adults feel...
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...Different Do you ever feel the adrenaline running through you coursing through your veins? The Dauntless experience that everyday. Ever feel like you want to know everything? yea the erudite feel that too. Ever want to be trustworthy? candor sure do. Ever want to help people? thats Abnegation for you. Ever want to help people and be nice to everyone? Amity does that. Ever feel the need for all of it or more than just one? that’s Divergent . In the book “Divergent” by Veronica Roth there is sets of people when the government divided picked what they thought was best to restore their government. This book contains romance in more ways than one and has a big adventure ahead for Tris. It is set at the Dauntless headquarters sometime in the future....
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...This book is by Veronica Roth, it is the first book in a trilogy. Throughout the book you learn that there are 5 factions - Abnegation, Dauntless, Erudite, Amity, and Candor. It is mainly about two characters, Tris and Four, who were both originally a part of Abnegation but chose to leave their home and join Dauntless. Tris and Four end up falling in love and soon find out that they both are “divergent”. Being divergent causes them to stay awake while everyone in Dauntless is put under a drug to destroy the other factions. This means they are fully aware when they should not be and it causes chaos. The main point in reading this book is to learn that your choices can really determine who you are. To prove this there is a conversation between...
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...The three different forms of Dystopian texts we have looked at in class have definitely had an impact on my understanding of this genre. We are able to visualize how the dystopian society reflects our own society and are able to connect the genre to the social issues in our present world. In the article “How Dystopian Futures Are Merely Mirrors Into Our Own Society” the author comments: “After our appetite was recently satiated on Hunger Games, we are diverging our fingers to the next tasty literature meal: The Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Again we sink our teeth into a dystopian society and a bleak prediction of our future Earth. What these books never fail to dish up are the faults with society, humans and their failure to actually...
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...Richard Stockton of New Jersey The seconds of life are carried away by the winds father time creates. With in each and everything second that passes, a person becomes more prone to an action or thought that can result in the birth of a new them. In the short stories Goodbye, Columbus and Epstein, Philip Roth, “the self hating Jew”, combines the use of time, multiple themes, and the main male characters to depict the journey in self-realization and the birth of two new people. Goodbye, Columbus revolves around the story of Neil’s journey to self-realization and growth through the major theme of power through the use of sex and money as well as the journey to achieve the American Dream. Philip Roth uses the old and new Jewish religion to show how much of a power grasp it has over Neil. To Neil, Brenda’s family is extremely different from his own because of their type of religion and standings in society’s eyes. Neil is apart of the Old Jewish religion while Brenda is apart of the New Jewish religion. The Old Jewish religion represents Neil’s life and family in the beginning of the novella. The use of Aunt Gladys’ “abundance of the other (fruit) jamming her refrigerator.”(Roth 1959 p.6) compared to Brenda’s which “fruit grew in their refrigerator” demonstrates their standings with in the American Jewish society and Neil’s displacement over his current standing at the time. Neil is a librarian, who is apart of a middle class Jewish family. Though he should be happy, the temptation...
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...QUESTIONS 1. What is the limit on contributions to an IRA for 2014? The following chart depicts the combined contribution limits for traditional and Roth IRAs. In addition, individuals who have attained the age of 50 before the end of the current taxable year are also eligible to make catch-up contributions, thereby increasing the annual IRA contribution limits. Year 2014 Annual Limit $5,500 Catch-Up Limit (for those over age 50) $1,000 Maximum Contribution $6,500 2. 3. What is a spousal IRA? An IRA for a spouse who has no earned income is generally referred to as a spousal IRA and can be established provided the other spouse has sufficient earned income. The necessary level of compensation is equal to the total amount that is to be contributed to both IRAs. Spousal IRAs can be established up to the contribution limit for the year in question ($5,500 for 2014) the catch-up contribution is also available for those individuals age 50 and over). 4. Why is age 70½ significant to traditional IRA contributions? Contributions to a traditional IRA are not permitted in the year, or any years after the year, in which an individual attains age 70½. This limitation for traditional IRAs does not apply to Roth IRAs. Individuals who have sufficient earned income may continue to contribute to a Roth IRA after the attainment of age 70½. 5. 132 List items of income that are considered earned income for purposes of IRA contributions. Earned...
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...Retirement Account (IRA) contribution of up to $5,500 1 for the 2014 tax year. Accounts and Eligibility There are two types of IRAs -- Traditional and Roth. You can make a full Roth IRA (post-tax) contribution if your individual* 2014 Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) 2 is less than $114,000 -- or a partial contribution if it’s between $114,000 and $129,000. *Married filing jointly: 2014 Roth income limit threshold is between $181,000 and $191,000 2014 Traditional income limit threshold is between $96,000 and $116,000 Contribution limit of $11,000 (two individual IRAs of $5,500 apiece) MAGI figures provided below are based on an individual tax filer You can make a full Traditional IRA (pre-tax) contribution if your modified AGI is less than $60,000 -- or a partial pre-tax contribution if it's between $60,000 and $70,000. Roth IRA The appeal of the Roth IRA is the ability to invest after-tax money so that it grows tax-free over time, and then you use that money in retirement. Besides compounding tax-free, all withdrawals are tax-free, unlike a Traditional IRA or standard 401(k) account. You also have the option to withdraw your initial contributions at any time without penalty, not that it's advisable to, but having that flexibility makes the account more attractive. An underlying principle of a Roth IRA is that your tax rate now would be lower than your tax rate later. Therefore, receiving tax benefits later will be of greater value than experiencing...
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...Short Story/Film Analysis Wilson Chandler Short Story/Short Film Comm. 411-35 11:30-12:45 Spring 1997 The three short stories are similar because they all involve jealousy. This type of jealousy surrounds the main characters who are envious of the achievements or the attention that another man receives. The first story is about an old man who is taking his wife on a second honeymoon when she encounters an old suitor, creating jealousy for the husband. In the second story, the jealousy surrounds Smurch who is envious of Charles Lindbergh's fame and accolades. The jealousy in the final story is the envy of the attention that any man with fame can receive from a woman. Each person's own insecurity allows envy to control their actions and creates trouble in their lives. The three stories all have jealousy, in some it is more clear than others. Jealousy lead two of the characters to make a fool of themselves, and it cost another character his life. In the first story, Charley took his wife Lucy on a second honeymoon, or Golden Honeymoon, as it is titled. While they are in St. Petersburg Fla., Mother was at the doctors office and began a conversation with a lady, only to discover that she is Mrs. Frank M. Hartsell, Lucy's ex-fiancee. This made Charley uncomfortable because he had rivaled Frank for Lucy's hand in marriage. A story that began as a second...
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...4. You are in the 25 percent income tax bracket. What are the taxes owed or saved if you a) Contribute $2,000 to a 401(k) plan Amounts contributed are not subject to taxes so 2000*.25 = $500 tax savings b) Contribute $2,000 to a Roth IRA No deduction for ROTH IRA contributions. No tax owed or saved. c) Withdraw $2,000 from a traditional IRA IRA withdrawals are taxable. $2000*.25 = $500 tax due d) Withdraw $2,000 from a Keogh account Keogh withdraws are taxable $2000 * .25 = $500 tax due 5. Ans a) How much will you have when you start to make withdrawals at age 70? For $60,000 that $10,000 invested in an IRA and $50,000 from a pension plan we get compound interest of 9% for 10 years so after 10 years. Year Year Interest Total Interest Balance 1 $ 5,400.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 65,400.00 2 $ 5,886.00 $ 11,286.00 $ 71,286.00 3 $ 6,415.74 $ 17,701.74 $ 77,701.74 4 $ 6,993.16 $ 24,694.90 $ 84,694.90 5 $ 7,622.54 $ 32,317.44 $ 92,317.44 6 $ 8,308.57 $ 40,626.01 $ 100,626.01 7 $ 9,056.34 $ 49,682.35 $ 109,682.35 8 $ 9,871.41 $ 59,553.76 $ 119,553.76 9 $ 10,759.84 $ 70,313.60 $ 130,313.60 10 $ 11,728.22 $ 82,041.82 $ 142,041.82 And for $2,000 annual payments to the regular IRA at 9% we will get Future Value of an Annuity.. i.e. we get future value of annuity is $30,943.50 FV of annuity = P[(1+r)^n-1/r] =2000[(1+9%)^10-1/10%] =$30,943.50 The total amount we get after 10 years = $142,041.82 + $30,943.50 = $172,985.32 Ans b) Here FV is the future value...
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...Courtesans of the Renaissance Today, prostitution is thought of as anyone who sells their body for money. In fact, no specific distinction is put on class level of the prostitute or how much money they earn, they are still considered just a prostitute. However, this was not true of the 16th century. During this time, prostitution was a legal business, and at the top of the class list were the courtesans. The courtesans used their outstanding wit and intelligence, along with their bodies to earn their own living. They were visited by the men of the upper class, including royalty. Because of this the courtesans had to project an image of sophistication and nobility. They had to hold their own with their royal clients and were often admired and considered equals by these men. Unlike the imprisoned and sheltered noble women of the Renaissance (the clients wives and daughters), who were either in an arranged marriage or locked up in a convent, the courtesans were independent and free to do as they wished. Precursors to the modern women, the courtesans of 16th century were intelligent and well read, they earned their living by their beauty and wit, and were prostitutes by choice. To completely understand the life of the courtesans, one must realize why these women choose the life. In the Renaissance at this time, women had very few choices. The only good choices for girls were to become married (arranged in most cases) or enter into a convent, but later in the century, even these...
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...was quiet in Veronica's language arts class, something that almost never happened. Veronica sat at her table, casually typing, listening to the sounds of her fingers tapping against the white plastic keys. She brushed a thin strand of rouge hair behind her ear and continued to type, her ebony colored eyes focused. Most of the students were chatting in hushed voices, but Veronica could see it all, even if she couldn't hear it. What she saw was hard to explain, but it looked as though colors were flying out of there mouths with each word they spoke. It wasn't just the voices either. The clicking of Veronica's fingers against the keys of her Chromebook had colors as well. Veronica loved the colors, watching them dance from people’s mouth and twirl about with another person's. Sometimes the colors reflected the person’s feelings. Deep purple for anger, yellow for happiness, pink for love. Veronica looked up from her work for a...
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...Professor English 1113 26 October 2014 Fathers on Television The article “Wow! A show with a smart father!” by Jaime J. Weinman argues that the role of a father on television is either portrayed negatively or basically nonexistent. She is able to provide numerous examples of television shows that have cut out the role of a father figure all together, it’s stated this may be for financial reasons. She also discusses television shows that portray the father in a negative way. The author then gives an example to the reader of a television show that depicts the father in a positive light. The father of Veronica Mars, Keith Mars, is said to be one of the few positive examples of a father on television. The fact that he’s portrayed more as a role model than just sitting around telling her life stories makes him more realistic. The author clearly states that this is a father that can actually teach his child something and at the same time is likable enough that his daughter wants to spend time with him. The author’s intended audience is a genre of readers that are young enough to be knowledgeable about the different television shows while also being able to recognize the lack of a father’s presence. I believe her targeted reader is actually her real reader as well. It’s easy to read to the article and remain interested when you’re able to recall the television shows that are discussed. The author, Jaime J. Weinman, also makes a clear argument based on popular shows that...
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...Locker room time couldn’t come fast enough for Shelly. There were so many dicks down there just waiting to lift up for her greedy eyes. This would never get old. She had Miss Hartick with her again. She had hoped for Miss Devasquez though. Shelly was grateful to Miss Hartick. If it weren’t for her weird point of view, she would never have gotten to invade the boys’ locker room at all. As much as she appreciated the vice principal though, Shelly knew that Miss Devasquez was a better escort for her. Since Miss Devasquez knew and encouraged Shelly’s perversions, Shelly could actually do more with her. Miss Devasquez had seen Shelly grab more than one boy by the cock. What would Miss Hartick say if she saw that? Shelly knew that it would be a risk to try it, but she wouldn’t be able to live with herself if she didn’t test it out. She knew how she would do it. She thought she had a legitimate way to get a hold of a boy’s piece. If she did that, then she could say that another feel was just too tempting. After all, they were only human, right? The moment they walked in to the locker room Shelly felt a delightful quiver. The first time she stepped into the boys’ locker room, she had felt nervous. This time she felt a warm glow of anticipation. She was gratified instantly. She only had to walk a few steps to get a sight of several boys in various in states of undress. She stopped in her tracks a moment to enjoy the sight of all that flesh, especially two boys were stark naked. She decided...
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...William Faulkner was a great short story writer whose literature has withstood the test of time. “A Rose for Emily” is one of his better know pieces that can be interpreted in many different ways. The theme one connects with after reading the story depends on the reader’s view of the writer and the writing itself. Many people look at the story as a love story in which a woman is unable to let go of her lover and only wants to preserve him like a rose. Letting go was difficult for the women and holding on was easier. She did what she had to do to preserve her love for her lover even if it was against the town’s laws. The time period in which this short story was written is also important when critically analyzing the writing and the writer’s purpose and theme. During the time that Faulkner wrote this story, he was greatly in debt and seeking ways to become financially stable. He wrote this story not knowing that it would be his first published work and bring him wealth and recognition. It was first published in 1930 but covers the time periods of 1861-1933. This was a very critical time in American history. During this time period, the South was fighting for their livelihood, slavery against the North. They were trying so desperate to hold on to what had held their southern cotton economy together. They felt that the federal government had no power over the states especially their slavery supported economy. They did everything to hold on to their culture but eventually war was...
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