current Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth. Tammy served in the military service for 23 years where she lost both of her legs, she was a Lieutenant Colonel. She was the first Asian American women, the first disabled woman, and the first member to have been born in Thailand to be a senator in the United States. Next to being the Senator and being a Lieutenant Colonel, she became Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs after that Obama designated her to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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is rendered unto the patient. It is mandatory by healthcare professionals to abide by medical ethics principles, most especially when dealing directly with patients. Some professionals confront the ethical issues directly while others turn away (Colonel John S. Murray, PhD, RN, USAF, NC, 2014). How individuals respond to these ethical dilemmas depends on their previous experiences with unethical behavior, their individual personality traits, and their ethical values, as well as their knowledge of
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Socio- Geographic Factors MMPBL/560 Socio- Geographic Factors The three values of the United States Air Force (USAF) is 1) Integrity First 2) Service before Self, and 3) Excellence in all we do (U.S. Air Force, 2012) These values are instilled in every airman in the force. The United States Air Force is a very diverse organization that thrives on using and developing individual talents to pool together for the overall good of the organization. Why does the Air Force work so well with such
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October 5, 2014 Mr. McWilliams CLN4U Laura Secord An idol is a woman of memorable heroism or power, respected for her bravery and honorable qualities; Laura Secord clearly qualifies and exceeds this description. Her initiative, intelligence and physical strength have been inspiring people since her story became widely known and the affects her actions had on the war of 1812. Laura Ingersoll Secord deserves a place of honor in Canadian history because of her remarkable courage, fearlessness
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A lot of people have seen the exciting movie Ender’s Game (2013), but have they read the book? Although, the movie is an awesome science fiction action film, the book is much better. The movie is easier to follow. The book has far more detail and captures your attention. The book talks more about Ender’s relationship with his family which helps you to understand him better. The movie has scenes that entertain using special effects which are exciting to watch. Both the book and the movie have their
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a wild PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) episode all caused by the ceiling fan which is being portrayed as a helicopter blades. Willard then receives the news of a mission to go kill an American soldier who went rogue. We then meet Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, who is more interested in surfing than the fighting going on. This is the first sign of the chaos that is going to unfold. Another example of chaos is when Willard asks a Soldier where his commanding officer is, and the soldier responds “aren’t
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Missouri with his wife, Julia Dent Grant and farmed a bit there. After a few other failed attempts at various aspirations, he moved to Galena, Illinois to run a store. The Civil War began soon after, which he volunteered for willingly. He became the colonel of the 21st Illinois Infantry and was soon promoted to brigadier general with the command of the District of Missouri. He won battles at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in Tennessee, gaining him some fame. A surprise attack at the Battle of Shiloh kills
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m. Confederates fire ceased and the white flag was raised high over the fort. Benham along with members of his staff gathered to find a boat to ride across. Gilmore came and met with Olmstead to arrange the terms of surrender. Twenty-six-year-old Colonel Olmstead handed the fort over gracefully. Federals took command of the fort. Fort Pulaski was a Union victory. (Schiller,
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Gillo Pontecorvo’s The Battle of Algiers is a must see movie for all. From acting to directing to politics, the audience cannot help but appreciate the film and see all of its glory. But one cannot watch it without understanding and accepting the true meaning behind this film. It is the real deal about anti-colonialism and freedom. Pontecorvo sets it up as a documentary, not wanting to take any sides. The film is very straightforward and makes the viewer feel like they are really there by a lot of
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Pygmalion Shaw, George Bernard Published: 1913 Categorie(s): Fiction, Drama Source: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3825 1 About Shaw: George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950) was an Irish playwright. Although Shaw's first profitable writing was music and literary criticism, his talent was for drama, and he authored more than 60 plays. Nearly all of his writings deal sternly with prevailing social problems, but have a vein of comedy to make their stark themes more palatable
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