...Kurt Fearnley “There were tears streaming down my face, but I drove myself on, screaming “Who are you? Each time the answer that kept bouncing around in my mind was “I am someone who will never stop, someone who will never give up”. On the 23rd of March 1981 one of Australia’s most inspiring and exhilarating athletes was born. That highly entertaining sportsman is known as Kurt Fearnley. Good morning members of The Australian Historical Council. This morning I stand in front of you all to give my nomination and justification on why I believe the person I have chosen deserves to be included in your documentary of Australian Heroes. But first what is a hero? A hero is a person who is esteemed for displaying enormous courage and outstanding achievements....
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...she could speak. “What are you talking about?” She still looked as if she did not know what was happening. “The princess, Madeline! I know you have kidnapped her!” Vanessa It was all so startling. This strange boy was, somehow, in my lair, asking about a kidnapping that I did anonymously. I have the tiara in my hands to prove it. Do I continue to lie, do I tell the truth, or do I strike him down, assuming I can escape this freeze spell? I said slowly, “If you want to see your precious princess promptly, you will have to comply with my wishes. First, release me out from...
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...I froze, mid step paralyzed by fear as to what or who just spoke to me. As I stood there for what seemed like three minutes, but in reality was a couple of seconds. My fear slowly slipped away and was replaced with confusion and relief, as I recognized that voice and bark. I then turned around a little too quickly as I almost lost my balance. To face a half worried, half stern looking Mr. Jacks and his bulldog. Mr. Jacks then says, "Are you ok?" I'm quick to reply, "Yes, I'm fine, but why did you just come by yourself. If anything I'd think you would of gathered the whole class and escaped the plane." "I cannot allow a student to venture out on their own without any surpervision plus, its dangerous." He says. In which I role my eyes to, as i've wandered out of the...
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...What are they doing in my swamp? There is a charter I am similar to in several different ways and that charter is the big green ogre named Shrek. First, Shrek and I have several similar traits. Second, we both have pretty well-rounded personalities. Last, we are both very protective over the things and people we love. As can be seen, I am so very similar to Shrek in ways that may seem impossible to some. First of all, there are countless similarities between me and the large green ogre, Shrek. Shrek has his own movie franchise and even some spin-offs of his friends such as Gingerbread man, Puss in boots and Donkey. He also has his very own swamp which, has no trespassing allowed. After all, Shrek has his own movie franchise made by...
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...As we were walking home, our legato footsteps in sync, Boo uncovered what was on his mind. “You know, Ms. Finch, I always wondered about you, your brother too, but mostly you.” “Well, that’s awfully kind of ya’ Mr. Arthur,” I replied “We are new friends now, right Ms. Finch?” Boo said this a bit anxiously as though he was waiting for an answer for a long time. “Of course, but please Mr. Arthur, don’t call me Ms. Finch. I am Scout, Ms. Finch was my mother.” A breeze of sorrow swept over me as I spoke of my mother. We started for the Radley house door, my arm still latched through his. “Okay Ms., uh, Scout, why don’t you come on in? I’ll show ya’ something.” “Uh-I ain’t so sure….” I swore I heard Atticus call, but maybe I was just imagining it....
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...Who are you? The story “Where are you going; Where have you been?” by Joyce Carol Oates is a popular story among the younger college audience. It is without a doubt considered a classis, as it has stood the test of time and been passed down for almost 50 years since its original publication. Not only is it a marvel because of its lengthy existence in schools around the country, but also because of the lessons that it teaches and how they can still relate to people in today’s changed society. Miraculously, different readers can find different meanings whilst reading the same story, however it is most certain that the moral of the story is based around deception. First of all, Connie was a self-absorbed 15-year old girl that - without a doubt - believed she was beautiful. Her mother would often scold her for spending so much time being distracted by her own looks, but in Connie’s eyes, “[H]er [mothers] looks were gone and that was why she was always after Connie.” (389). It was apparent that Connie knew she was beautiful and her life was strung around it. Her room being a mess and her priorities even messier; the relationship between her and her mother was not as strong as it should have been. In spite of this, she turned to her friends for an outlet. A few times a week, Connie would meet up with her friends to escape her life of boredom and what she thought was a sense of jealousy at home. Instead of going to the movies like they said, they would lie and go to the local diner...
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...Department of Commerce collects and tabulates the unemployment statistics in the united states. Next, this information is given to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) which is held in the labor department. The BLS then calculates the unemployment rate and publishes the statistics. Every month, agents revisit a set amount of households all over the United States. Some economists criticize the government’s method of calculating unemployment because it fails to include "discouraged workers" in its data (Shapiro, 1996). "Discouraged workers" include those who have looked for a job over a large period of time and have simply quit. For this reason, critics say, real unemployment may be extensively larger than one might think. Throughout the 1900’s there has been numerous polls taken that shocked everyone. The unemployment rate for those who cannot read and write is dramatically higher than for those who can (Simons, 1989). Illiteracy is a hidden problem throughout the United States (Simons, 1989). Another poll taken showed that an...
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...Scientific research is divided into two types: pure research and applied research. Pure research is concerned with understanding the abstract principals of how the universe works with elegant theories and is therefore essential to the advancement of human knowledge. Applied research requires researchers to find out a solution to a specific problem by testing theories generated by pure science, and applying them to real life situations, application of GPS based on relativity for example. For any kinds of scientific researches, the first step is always to make a hypothesis which reflects the researcher’s interpretation about the specific question, followed by performing a rigorous study, including experiments to generate reliable and measurable data to prove or test the hypothesis or answer the specific question. Finding a definite answer is something scientists all long for. However, there is no such thing as a perfect theory. The theories that have been proven correct so far are those that best explain certain phenomena and are accepted by most. In my opinion, the purpose of scientific research is really an ongoing process of correcting, refining and supplementing current theories, which will gradually leads us closer to certain scientific truths. With accumulation of such knowledge, applied scientists can better enhance the quality of life on earth through their innovative applications of these ever-refining theories. 成为你自己——尼采 一个看过许多国家、民族以及世界许多地方的旅行家，若有人问他，他在各处发...
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...of only a few artists who were inducted twice into the Rock and Roll hall of fame (michaelJackson.com). Michael, known as the “King of Pop” cut his music career short because of his unexpected death. He had passed away on June 25, 2009. Being only fifty years old when he died left everyone in shock. His cause of death is questionable yet an autopsy says that drugs were involved. The world of music has lost an amazing artist, but was lucky enough to keep his influential songs afloat even after he was gone. One song that the “King of Pop” has left us with was one of the biggest radio hits of the 1900’s, Black or White (news.bbc.co.uk). This very opinionated song starts off with a fast up-tempo beat, which is used to catch a listener's attention. Instruments such as an electric bass, guitar, drums and a keyboard chime in to create a positive vibe people should feel when listening to the song. Throughout the whole song the beat is catchy and is one of those song where you feel like you have to get up and dance. With an amazing beat and an even better voice singing the lyrics, it makes it hard for listeners to pay attention to the message behind the song. The Song is called “Black or White” for a very good reason. The title explains exactly what the song is about, which is black and white people. Although, it’s not about being black or white per say, it’s about being any race you can possibly think of and being a different color from the person besides you. This song skims over...
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...Briana Moniz Professor Firmender Introduction to College Writing 27 October 2015 There are many factors that shape a person into who they are or who they will become in the future. Not many people can say that they grew up without one of the most important people that will ever be in their life, but unfortunately I did. Imagine not remembering your father, being raised by a single parent, and the worst part of it all, not knowing what its like to have a dad. . For me, my dad passed away when I was just one year old and I believe that is a huge factor in who I am today. It was ten days before I turned two when he passed; I don’t remember anything about him expect his face and that was only from looking at pictures. When I hear the word dad, I most certainly think of mine in an instant, but no memories come to my mind, just his face along with the hope he is up there in heaven. He sang a couple of songs in a band that he was in with a few of my older cousins, which left me with opportunity to get an idea of what his voice sounded like. I have his laugh according to my whole family and my grandma almost cries every time she sees me because apparently, I am a spitting image of my father, who I don’t even know. When I was a little girl I could not bare to be without my mom; I hated going to school and I hated when she went to work, I just never wanted to be away from her because I didn’t know if she would ever disappear like my dad did. I was obsessed with my mom, I panicked...
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...Paula De Los Reyes Ms. Nguyen English 1301 Sept 26, 2015 Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here? In this literary piece “Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here?” by Dr. Mark Edmundson published on the 74th issue of The Oxford American Magazine, many compelling points are taken into account to describe his view on education. He starts off by commending his main target audience – the incoming students as they take on a new adventure and map out their educational path during the early stages of college. He launches on his concept that university education is not solely a stepping stone towards an established profession, rather an arena in which we work on those philosophical questions such as ‘Who are you?’ and ‘What are you doing here?’ in order to eschew the wrong course of life. Edmundson also challenges the audience to analyze what college education really offers to them, arguing that the sole purpose of the subject should be self-fulfillment and not just to cultivate knowledge but more importantly to defy the standards and morals it presents to them. He advocates that we should live a more purposeful life by pursuing what we desire the most to obtain spiritual fulfillment rather than monetary. The author promulgates a variety of propositions on the subject but mainly, his key objective is to intensify the mindset of college students in order to define the true significance of higher learning. Today’s education is evolving frantically and whoever...
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...Jennifer Czachura 3/27/07 Critical Thinking Essay Kim Groninga “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” by Emily Dickinson Most people feel invisible at some point in their lives; whether it’s because they’re in the shadow of an older sibling, because they are shy, or simply because everyone around them has been busy, it doesn’t make much difference. It’s still a horrible thing to feel like no one even realizes you’re alive or that you’ve been doing things. Emily Dickinson felt this way often; she lived at home and didn’t leave the house much, mostly corresponding with people by letters. However, her invisibility didn’t bother her too much, and that is what this poem is all about. When you feel invisible, you aren’t alone, because someone else is feeling invisible too. Dickinson starts out the poem introducing herself, ”I’m Nobody! Who are you?” (1) Being nobody can mean a lot of things; it could mean she’s no one important, no one special, no one significant, or no one that everyone knows. However, she could also be nobody to many people simply because she doesn’t try to stand out or feel important. She is content just being herself, living her plain, simple life and doing things that make her happy. Being nobody makes her somewhat mysterious; she’s obviously a person, but most people don’t know who she really is. This also relates to the second line in the poem, “Are you – Nobody – too?” (2) Dickinson’s question of the reader seems to show tha t being nobody is something everyone feels at...
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...themselves on welcoming all communities, cultures and backgrounds to their businesses as a way of showing non- discrimination or prejudice to customers and potential workers. However, we see instances of discrimination on the news amongst our minority celebrities who have been mistreated on the account of the color of their skin. For example, Oprah Winfrey well known African American TV mogul reported to entertainment tonight that she was discriminated against just last year when she tried to buy an expensive purse at a store and was denied by the teller who stated that the purse was too expensive and that she should choose another less expensive purse. Also, in 1994, the well-known restaurant chain, Denny’s, were sued in race bias suits for 54 million dollars to customers that were discriminated against while dining at their restaurant. Some customers complained that they were made to pay higher prices for food than white customers and in some cases minority customers were treated rudely. The same discrimination can be seen in the workplace today and could be the reason for high unemployment in the US among young minorities. The unemployment rate among young minorities in the US is higher than those of white Americans. As you walk into establishments from as early as the 1960’s to the post Great Recession more white employees than minority employees will be seen in the work force. I believe that the Great Recession has made impact on many workers in the US but studies will show...
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...Melissa English 100 October 21, 2013 Argument Essay Who are we to say there is no God? Werner Heisenberg once said "The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will turn you into an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass God is waiting for you." Even a man whose life focus was science and explaining how things worked believed in a Power greater than himself. Heisenberg was a genius and his theories couldn't explain away God. Although some say that the wonders of mother nature can be explained by scientific facts I believe the presence of God is all around us. Atheists argue that suffering and war come from religion but God is loving and all-inclusive; it is people in the religions that cause the suffering not God. Even though Austin Cline believes there are too many religions and different God's to go with them all (page 71) ; I believe the other gods are pleasing to mans desire. A true God would be contrary to flesh and be on a much holier level thus proving man made to please themselves. These man made gods are made of wood stone and iron made by mans hands. God has never had a graven image or a name like they do. "There Is No God" by Sam Harris gives the example of hurricane Katrina as proof there is no God (page 72). Harris uses the point that if there is a God "what was he doing while a hurricane wasted their city?" For one thing, such events shake our confidence in this life and force us to think about eternity. Churches are usually filled after disasters...
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...You Can Be Whatever You Want To Be! There is inside you All of the potential To be whatever you want to be; All of the energy To do whatever you want to do. Imagine yourself as you would like to be, Doing what you want to do, And each day, take one step Towards your dream. And though at times it may seem too difficult to continue, Hold on to your dream. One morning you will awake to find That you are the person you dreamed of, Doing what you wanted to do, Simply because you had the courage To believe in your potential And to hold on to your dream. Change Your World You cannot change the world, But you can present the world with one improved person - Yourself. You can go to work on yourself to make yourself Into the kind of person you admire and respect. You can become a role model and set a standard for others. You can control and discipline yourself to resist acting Or speaking in a negative way Toward anyone for any reason. You can insist upon always doing things the loving way, Rather than the hurtful way. By doing these things each day, You can continue on your journey Toward becoming an exceptional human being. Climb 'Til Your Dream Comes True Often your tasks will be many, And more than you think you can do. Often the road will be rugged And the hills insurmountable, too. But always remember, The hills ahead Are never as steep as they seem, And with Faith in your heart Start upward And climb...
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