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    emotions about life as an independent woman is what Kate Chopin was confronted with and it is what she wrote about in her short stories. We are talking about a woman before her time that challenged all to see the world through representations of reality. She was able to see the world for what it was during a difficult time for people of color and women battling to have equal rights. Repeatedly, she wrote about death, exotic thoughts, superficial love and real life issues however, the stories she wrote

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    Both vision and mission statements are the choice of inspiring words by very well known successful leaders to clearly and concisely communicate the direction of an organization. By making a reasonable statement of purpose and vision statement, you can compellingly communicate expectations and intentions all while motivating the organization to realize an attractive and inspirational common vision of the future. Each and every organization should have a specific set of values and goals, whether they

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    or you can choose comfort but you cannot have both-Brene Brown” Indeed, in my entire life I had come across this situation several times

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    Billy, I am aware that the mentorship chair position at PRID is vacant. Rose Trabert( CCBC mentor) had this position. She and I worked very well together at CCBC, coordinating mentors and mentees and teaming with students on a particular job site. After a few months, I was asked to take over the site. I accepted the position. Now, I am busy mentoring CCBC students at two sites. Rose has asked me on a few occasions to mentor students for PCRID. As much as I wanted to I had to decline the

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    The essay, the Presence in the Past, authored by Ralph Trouillot addresses the relation between the time and the written text by elaborating the relationship between the past and the representation of the past, including written texts and other media. Trouillot challenges the fixity of pastiness, stating the past is continually renewed by the ever-changing present where the narrator is positioned. Therefore, the text about the past shall not be taken for granted as authentic simply due to its “empirical

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    Satire In Pleasantville

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    Pleasantville is a satire reflecting the popular culture and dreams of the 1950’s culture of America after World War 2. It was a time of renewed hopes and the last thing anybody wanted was to face the reality of social problems at home. At that time in America, people just wanted to enjoy their “simple” lives and not think too deeply. David (Bud) and Jennifer (Mary) are transported from 1998 into the black and white TV show about the Parker family and their “ideal” lives in the 1950’s. David

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    High School Goals

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    motivation to attain them. The three goals I set for myself this year are meeting new people, traveling to places I have never been, and deciding what college I want to attend. The first goal I set for myself this year is meeting new people. An African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” When you meet new people, new opportunities begin to arise. Building relationships with others can assist in everyday

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    empowerment. For example, college students who are asked to read about the great achievers and noble leaders tend to show a greater commitment to learning and in serving the society. Thus, the influence of right heroes guides us to the right path in times of

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    in the beginning. Trust, loyalty, dependability, etc are all important to me as well. So, proving yourself is important. At one point in time I would hold resentment towards someone if they were out of line and it usually took me a while to get over a situation if it truly hurt me. I have been able to let the grudge phase die down as I have gotten older. How time will changes how I feel and act. As I grew up, I became very outspoken and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why I was so concerned

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    choose comfort but you cannot have both-Brene Brown” Indeed, in my entire life I had come across this situation several times whether to choose

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