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Beyond Stone and Steel: A Memorial to the September 11 2001 Victims, by Brian W. Vaszily (Ebook)

Author: Brian W. Vaszily
Paperback:  108 pages .exe
Company: Hard Shell Word Factory  (2001-12)
ISBN: 0759905126
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Annie Warren always wanted the best for her son, Josh. But years of failure and bad choices created a heartbreaking distance that has grown far worse since the day Josh was hit by a drunk driver. Now on medical disability, Josh has put his life on hold for years, waiting for the insurance company to send a settlement that never seems to come. Worse, he believes the story of a scheming woman who claims they have a seven-year-old daughter named Savannah.
Despite the unlikelihood and complete lack of evidence, Josh dreams of being a father and is determined to one day claim the child. His family doesn't know the full story. They don't know what happened the night of the accident that was worth the chronic pain Josh suffers every waking minute, or that he is turning his life around. They haven't seen that Savannah's eyes are his, and they don't know how desperately the little girl needs her family.
When the settlement that rightly belongs to Josh is threatened, Annie sets out to defend her son. But she might find a treasure more valuable than money, one she never expected, one that is the greatest gift her son could ever give her--THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.

Author: Karen Kingsbury
Paperback:  352 pages
Company: Center Street  (2009-01-06) (2009-01-06)
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The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation.

Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth?

One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen.

For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.

Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy's dying wish?

Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.

Author: Jodi Picoult
Hardcover:  464 pages
Company: Atria  (2008-03-04)
ISBN: 0743496744
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Dr. Christopher Ringle is the last person you'd expect to find moonlighting as Santa Claus at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving. But it is there that he meets a young man named Molar Alan, who desperately needs a new perspective on the underlying value of Christmas. Dr. Ringle recruits Mo and his older brother as volunteers at a nearby children's hospital for the holiday season. At the hospital, Mo is tasked to help bring holiday cheer to the young cancer patients on the fifth floor. His biggest challenge is befriending a decidedly angry girl who is so embarrassed by her scarred appearance that she hides her face behind the safety of a paper bag. Almost in spite of himself, Mo finds that Christmas joy emanates from a source far greater than the North Pole, while the young girl learns that she is more beautiful than she had ever imagined. (2008)

Author: Kevin Alan Milne
Hardcover:  160 pages
Company: Center Street  (2008-10-29)
ISBN: 1599950731
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What we do. The Center for Literary Computing (CLC) rethinks literary studies for the digital age, developing interdisciplinary research projects in the poetics of new media and ... (more...)

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The Cabin, A Literary Center for Idaho. ... Camps Anthology is here! Our annual anthology of student writings from the Idaho Writing Camps has been published by Caxton Press. WORDS ... (more...)

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Welcome to the Market.NET Literary Center. Escape Ventures Publishing Role-playing, board, and card games. Ballard Design; Berchtold Studios Advertising Photography Britt ... (more...)

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A directory of literary centers in Nebraska and beyond. ... Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation 204 East F Street ? PO Box 167 Elmwood, NE 68349 (more...)

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I'm currently a Junior and plan to apply to colleges such as University of Chicago, Emory, Duke, and Wake Forest. My GPA is low (3.67 unweighted, 4.5 weighted), so I'll probably have to rely on extra curriculars, etc. a little more. Please let me know your honest opinion; if it seems inadequate, I'll still have some time to improve. Thanks! ~ 4 years of policy debate-- first in the district in 2008, National tournament qualified (competed in Las Vegas), Quarter finalist and octafinalist at 2 national tournaments, First place at the Samford Institute tournament, several speaker awards ~ In 2008, I single handedly founded an international literary and art magazine which has published works from people from all across the US, Sweden, Canada, etc. It has received around 10,000 readers. I'm also currently the editor-in-chief. I've also designed and maintained the website for the magazine. ~ In late 2008/ 2009, single handedly founded an online organization that encourages people of all ages to engage in hobbies that will make their lives more meaningful. It has members who's shared their success stories from all across the U.S. I've designed and maintained the website for the organization. ~ 10 poems/photography published in 8 international literary and art magazines. Each have about a 20% acceptance rate. ~ Established website where I sell my photography, and have had pretty good income in place of a job. ~ Co-president of the AI club in our high school for 3 years. During my co-president years, the club has won the "best interest club" award from our high school. ~ I helped establish another club in our school during Sophomore and Junior year. I'm currently the co-vice president of that club, and it has more than 100 members. ~ Piano for 6 years-- state champion in 2007, honorable mention in state in 2008, district winner for 3 years (fresh-junior), winner of sonata competition in 2007, consistently invited to play in private recitals, etc. ~ I've volunteered at a selective Science center, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. I have over 500 hours of community service. ~ I've worked in a lab at a state university over the summer. ~ I've attended 2 national debate institutes over the summer I'm sorry that was so long. I've just never shown anyone my extra curriculars, so I'm a bit insecure about them. Please let me know if it's very unique, mediocre, or poor. Thanks! (more...)

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I have to write a thesis statement for this assignment: The first of theses purposes obviously centers on the eradication of slavery, as this work is the record of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass's escape from slavery. The second purpose is subtle and focuses on a warning to the reader of human nature. Douglass uses specific literary devices to achieve each purpose; the most important of these devices are diction, imagery, syntax, and tone. Must be a thorough analysis. So I was wondering if someone can explain this to me and have a sort of idea for a thesis statement because i am confused at what to write . Help is greatly welcomed (more...)

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The professor told his class one day: "Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will pair off with the person sitting to his or her immediate right. As homework tonight, one of you will write the first paragraph of a short story. You will e-mail your partner that paragraph and send another copy to me. The partner will read the first paragraph and then add another paragraph to the story and send it back, also sending another copy to me. "The first person will then add a third paragraph, and so on back-and-forth. Remember to re-read what has been written each time in order to keep the story coherent. There is to be absolutely NO talking outside of the e-mails and anything you wish to say must be written in the e-mail. The story is over when both agree a conclusion has been reached." The following was actually turned in by two of his English students, Rebecca and Gary. THE STORY: (first paragraph by Rebecca) At first, Laurie couldn't decide which kind of tea she wanted. The chamomile, which used to be her favorite for lazy evenings at home, now reminded her too much of Carl, who once said, in happier times, that he liked chamomile. But she felt she must now, at all costs, keep her mind off Carl. His possessiveness was suffocating, and if she thought about him too much her asthma started acting up again. So chamomile was out of the question. (second paragraph by Gary) Meanwhile, Advance Sergeant Carl Harris, leader of the attack squadron now in orbit over Skylon 4, had more important things to think about than the neuroses of an air-headed asthmatic bimbo named Laurie with whom he had spent one sweaty night over a year ago. "A.S. Harris to Geostation 17," he said into his transgalactic communicator. "Polar orbit established. No sign of resistance so far..." But before he could sign off a bluish particle beam flashed out of nowhere and blasted a hole through his ship's cargo bay. The jolt from the direct hit sent him flying out of his seat and across the cockpit. (Rebecca) He bumped his head and died almost immediately, but not before he felt one last pang of regret for psychically brutalizing the one woman who had ever had feelings for him. Soon afterwards, Earth stopped its pointless hostilities towards the peaceful farmers of Skylon 4. "Congress Passes Law Permanently Abolishing War and Space Travel," Laurie read in her newspaper one morning. The news simultaneously excited her and bored her. She stared out the window, dreaming of her youth, when the days had passed unhurriedly and carefree, with no newspaper to read, no television to distract her from her sense of innocent wonder at all the beautiful things around her. "Why must one lose one's innocence to become a woman?" she pondered wistfully. (Gary) Little did she know, but she had less than 10 seconds to live. Thousands of miles above the city, the Anu'udrian mothership launched the first of its lithium fusion missiles. The dim-witted wimpy peaceniks who pushed the Unilateral Aerospace Disarmament Treaty through the congress had left Earth a defenseless target for the hostile alien empires who were determined to destroy the human race. Within two hours after the passage of the treaty the Anu'udrian ships were on course for Earth, carrying enough firepower to pulverize the entire planet. With no one to stop them, they swiftly initiated their diabolical plan. The lithium fusion missile entered the atmosphere unimpeded. The President, in his top-secret mobile submarine headquarters on the ocean floor off the coast of Guam, felt the inconceivably massive explosion, which vaporized poor, stupid Laurie. (Rebecca) This is absurd. I refuse to continue this mockery of literature. My writing partner is a violent, chauvinistic semi-literate adolescent. (Gary) Yeah? Well, my writing partner is a self-centered tedious neurotic whose attempts at writing are the literary equivalent of Valium. "Oh, shall I have chamomile tea? Or shall I have some other sort of F_KING TEA??? Oh no, what am I to do? I'm such an air headed bimbo who reads too many Danielle Steele novels!" (Rebecca) Asshole. (Gary) B ... itch (Rebecca) F__K YOU - YOU NEANDERTHAL! (Gary) Go drink some tea - whore. (TEACHER) A+ - I really liked this one. (more...)

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remember the book "men are from mars, women are from venus"? well, here's a prime example offered by an english professor at southern methodist university: in-class assignment for wednesday: "today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. the process is simple. each person will pair off with the person sitting to his other immediate right. one of you will then write the first paragraph of a short story. the partner will read the first paragraph and then add another paragraph to the story. the first person will then add a third paragraph, and so on back and forth. remember to re-read what has been written each time in order to keep the story coherent. the story is over when both agree a conclusion has been reached. the following was actually turned in by two of my english students, rebecca [last name deleted] and gary [last name deleted.] " at first, laurie couldn't decide which kind of tea she wanted. the chamomile, which used to be her favorite for lazy evenings at home, now reminded her too much of carl, who once said, in happier times, that he liked chamomile. but she felt she must now, at all costs, keep her mind off carl. his possessiveness was suffocating, and if she thought about him too much her asthma started acting up again. so chamomile was out of the question. meanwhile, advance sergeant carl harris, leader of the attack squadron now in orbit over skyline 4, had more important things to think about than the neuroses of an air-headed asthmatic bimbo named laurie with whom he had spent one sweaty night over a year ago. "as. harris to gestation 17," he said into his transatlantic communicator. "polar orbit established. no sign of resistance so far..." but before he could sign off, a bluish particle beam flashed out of nowhere and blasted a hole through his ship's cargo bay. the jolt from the direct hit sent him flying out of his seat and across the cockpit. he bumped his head and died almost immediately, but not before he felt one last pang of regret for psychically brutalizing the one woman who had ever had feelings for him. soon afterwards, earth stopped its pointless hostilities towards the peaceful farmers of skyline 4. "congress passes law permanently abolishing war and space travel," laurie read in her newspaper one morning. the news simultaneously excited her and bored her. she stared out the window, dreaming of her youth -- when the days had passed unhurriedly and carefree, with no newspapers to read, no television to distract her from her sense of innocent wonder at all the beautiful things around her. "why must one lose one's innocence to become a woman?" she pondered wistfully. little did she know, but she had less than 10 seconds to live. thousands of miles above the city, the au'udrian mother ship launched the first of its lithium fusion missiles. the dim-witted wimpy peaceniks who pushed the unilateral aerospace disarmament treaty through congress had left earth a defenseless target for the hostile alien empires who were determined to destroy the human race. within two hours after the passage of the treaty the anu'udrian ships were on course for earth, carrying enough firepower to pulverize the entire planet. with no one to stop them, they swiftly initiated their diabolical plan. the lithium fusion missile entered the atmosphere unimpeded. the president, in his top-secret mobile submarine headquarters on the ocean floor off the coast of guam, felt the inconceivably massive explosion, which vaporized laurie and 85 million other americans. the president slammed his fist on the conference table. "we can't allow this! i'm going to veto that treaty! let's blow'em out of the sky!" this is absurd. i refuse to continue this mockery of literature. my writing partner is a violent, chauvinistic, semi-literate adolescent. yeah? well, you're a self-centered tedious neurotic whose attempts at writing are the literary equivalent of valium. a*shole. B*tch. (more...)

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it would be greatly appreciated 2. Write a brief essay in which you respond to the following question. (freshman applicants only): Johns Hopkins offers 49 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. on this supplement, we ask you to identify one or two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn't you choose? (If any past courses or academic experiences influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.) Over the past few days I have sat down and attempted to rationalize why I wish to attain an English major and how my life plans will influence those around me. I have looked at parents and elementary school teachers and seen men and women bringing together the clay that will eventually become the future of humanity. This work was not for me. I have seen middle school teachers chiseling out the arms and legs and major parts of a beautiful piece of art. This work was not for me. I have seen high school teachers engraving the much more intricate shapes along the granite souls of the youth. This work, though better, still was not for me. Yet over this past summer I took part in the Summer University Program at Johns Hopkins and have discovered the work that is truly meant for me. I wish to take these well carved and sharply chiseled souls and minds and bring them to life. To allow these spirits to understand the most inner and complex workings of both literature and the human state. I believe the best possible way for me to accomplish such a task is to study the English language and the intricacies of its use along with Anthropology or similar social sciences in order to better understand the human condition and its never ending intertwinement with literature. My goal is, through studying English, to be able to teach developing minds how to utilize the written word in order to display the most inner and emotional parts of the human condition. I have considered other branches of the humanities and social sciences in order to accomplish this goal but have found my own talents to be focused in comprehension of both the written word and the emotional state of humanity. I have honed my writing abilities in multiple different genres through the Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth summer programs. I have gone through the progressions of the writing courses at C.T.Y. and have developed the ability to discover personal and emotional ideas of both characters and authors throughout these programs. From here I wish to return those abilities to those who have taught me. I have just recently been introduced to Anthropology through a summer course at Johns Hopkins University yet I have become very interested in the subject matter in a very short time. Actually, this class just showed me that this was a potential major rather than a fleeting interest. I have always been interested in discovering why people are the way they are and an Anthropology major and Anthropological career could help me to discover these answers over a much more expansive portion of society then I have currently experienced. Over the past summer I experienced college life and got an early view of the opportunities of a college professor. This is what I wish to do, my opportunity to wield the educational chisel. As the majority of my personal talents are focused in the literary arena, I believe it would be beneficial for me to pursue a career as a college English Professor. During this process I plan to achieve a stronger control and understanding of the English language and to become more adept in teaching the deeper intricacies of the language. In short I believe majoring in English would both best accomplish my career goals and utilize my natural talents in order to maximize the efficiency of my college education. thanks again any comments would be greatly appreciated (more...)

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If someone could proofread my essay and look for grammar and punctuation mistakes (particularly commas) I would be graetful. -I'm a sophmore in high school so my essay isn't very well written -our teacher gave us the first paragraph so proof reading my not be necessary for that paragraph -I only took about an hour to write this and like i said before it isn't that good so if you could only proofread for the technical things and not quality it would be appreciated (our teacher hates spelling, comma, ect so we get 2 points off for every one) -I wholeheartedly thank you in advance (10 points for best corrections) here's the essay: Creon as a Reflection of Aristotle?s ?Tragic-Flaw? Theory Aristotle lived from 384-322 B.C. In addition to being a philosopher, he was also a literary critic. His most famous criticism was entitled Rhetoric and Poetics. In this work Aristotle outlined certain rules, or guidelines, in an effective tragedy. The most famous rule centered on the ?tragic-flaw,? theory which stated that the protagonist have a flaw in character, or in judgment that brings about his downfall. This paper will discuss Aristotle?s ?tragic-flaw? concept as reflected in Sophocles? tragedy ?Antigone.? The protagonist in ?Antigone? is the Theban King Creon. Creon?s ?tragic-flaw? is his stubbornness, which eventually leads to his downfall, the suicide of his son, wife, and sons? soon-to-be wife Antigone. Creon becomes king after his nephews, Polynices and Etocles, died fighting each other over Thebes. After Polynices? period of rule ends he wants to continue to rule so he attacks Thebes. Etocles defends the city and both died. Instead of giving both brothers a funeral service, which was divine law, Creon decides to send out an edict ,that countered divine law, saying no one was to bury or give a funeral service to Polynices because of his attack on Thebes. Antigone, who was Polynices? sister, feels it is her obligation to follow divine law and bury Polynices? body. While she is doing this she is caught by a guard and taken to Creon. Creon consequently sentences Antigone to death by stoning. Antigone attempts to argue her case saying she is only following divine law, but because he is stubborn, and feels that if he doesn?t follow through Thebes will see him as a weak leader, he doesn?t lift the sentence. Soon after Antigone?s sentence, Haemon, Creon?s son and Antigone?s soon-to-be husband, questions his father?s judgment of the sentence and asks for it to be revoked. Creon, showing his stubbornness, is outraged by his son questioning his judgment and declines to lift the sentence saying, ?What? Men of our age go to school again and take a lesson from a very boy??(725-726). Haemon leaves and Creon decides to change the sentence; Antigone is now to be imprisoned alive in a deserted cave. Later Teiresias, the blind prophet, enters to talk some sense into Creon. Creon stubbornly refuses to lift the sentence, even though Teiresias explains that Creon?s folly is his stubbornness and that if he doesn?t remove Antigone from her tomb and bury Polynices he is defiling the gods. After thinking about Teiresias? words Creon finally changes his mind. He buries Polynices and attempts to free Antigone. Once he gets to Antigone?s tomb though, he finds that Antigone has committed suicide and Haemon is embracing her corpse. When Haemon sees his father he attacks him in rage and when he misses he plunges the sword into his own body committing suicide. When Creon?s wife is told, by a messenger, what has happened she too commits suicide. While she does so she curses Creon for killing Haemon and Megareus. Upon hearing this Creon falls into grief and despair, for he finally realizes that it was his own stubbornness that caused his downfall saying, ?Lead me away, a rash, a misguided man, whose blindness has killed a wife and a son? (1338-1340). (more...)

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??The doctor?s hands were gripping the rail of the bed, his eyes fixed on the small tortured body. Suddenly it stiffened, and seemed to give a little at the waist, as slowly the arms and legs spread out X-wise. From the body, naked under an army blanket, rose a smell of damp wool and stale sweat. The boy had gritted his teeth again. Then very gradually he relaxed, bringing his arms and legs back toward the center of the bed, still without speaking or opening his eyes, and his breathing seemed to quicken. Rieux looked at Tarrou, who hastily lowered his eyes. They had already seen children die- for many months now death had shown no favoritism- but they had never yet watched a child?s agony minute by minute, as they had now been doing since daybreak. Needless to say, the pain inflicted on those innocent victims had always seemed to them to be in fact what it was: an abominable thing. But hitherto they had felt its abomination in, so to speak, an abstract way; they had never had to witness over so long a period the death-throes of an innocent child.?- The Plague, Albert Camus (more...)

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1. Write the word(s) that the underlined phrase modifies, identifies, or explains. After the rain, we walked outside on the Spanish tiles. (Points: 3) 2. Write the word(s) that the underlined phrase modifies, identifies, or explains. The house, a historic landmark, was more than 100 years old. (Points: 3) 3. Write the word(s) that the underlined phrase modifies, identifies, or explains. Small trees and flowering plants decorated the courtyard at the house's center. (Points: 3) 4. Write the word(s) that each underlined phrase modifies, identifies, or explains. We were introduced to the owner, Mrs. Johnson. (Points: 3) 5. Write the word(s) that the underlined phrase modifies, identifies, or explains. In the cool shade during the rain, we had a pleasant afternoon. (Points: 3) 6. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence. If a sentence has no adjective phrase, choose none. In my town, gardeners are using a new type of technique. (Points: 3) In my town are using a new type of technique 7. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence. If a sentence has no adjective phrase, choose none. Especially in dry areas, xeriscape is a good alternative to traditional lawns. (Points: 3) in dry areas a good alternative to traditional lawns none 8. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence. If a sentence has no adjective phrase, choose none. The name xeriscape comes from the Greek word xeros and refers to a style of desert landscape. (Points: 3) from the Greek word xeros to a style of desert landscape none 9. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence. If a sentence has no adjective phrase, choose none. With xeriscape, you will save water and still grow a beautiful yard and a garden of colorful flowers in the summer. (Points: 3) With xeriscape in the summer of colorful flowers none 10. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence. If a sentence has no adjective phrase, choose none. For xeriscape, use plants from desert areas, and you will need little water during the hot months. (Points: 3) For xeriscape from desert areas during the hot months none 11. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence. If the sentence contains no adverb phrase, choose none. Many different kinds of people throughout the country use helicopters in their work. (Points: 3) of people throughout the country in their work none 12. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence. If the sentence contains no adverb phrase, choose none. Over her family's ranch in Oregon, Patricia Jenkins flies a helicopter by the name of Woodstock. (Points: 3) Over her family's ranch in Oregon by the name of Woodstock 13. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence. If the sentence contains no adverb phrase, choose none. During a roundup, she watched cowboys on horseback at work and learned their techniques. (Points: 3) During a roundup on horseback at work none 14. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence. If the sentence contains no adverb phrase, choose none. Now Patricia, in jeans and a plaid shirt, rides above the rangeland of eastern Oregon and drives herds of cattle. (Points: 3) in jeans and a plaid shirt above the rangeland of eastern Oregon of cattle 15. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence. If the sentence contains no adverb phrase, choose none. There is plenty of heat and dust from the ground, but Patricia is happy at her job. (Points: 3) of heat and dust from the ground at her job none 16. Choose the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier. (Points: 3) Last night, the Moreno family went to a basketball game. Two teams from nearby colleges played for the championship. In network programs on television, the Morenos have all seen basketball games. However, none of the Morenos had ever been to a sports arena. 17. Choose the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier. (Points: 3) Mr. and Mrs. Moreno were amazed by the crowd's excitement. In support of the team, the Morenos saw fans with posters. The Morenos saw fans in clothes with the team's bright colors. The faces of some fans were also brightly painted. 18. Choose the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier. (Points: 3) Mr. Moreno bought four bags of popcorn for the family. (more...)

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Last year, my class was learning about the Grandfather clause and literary tests for voting in the south. Our teacher gave us his own "literary test" he said he found on the internet. We had to follow the directions, and we if we asked questions, talked, or asked him to repeat the question, we failed. The questions were like: Divide the paper into 5 equal sections. Draw a big square in the first section. At the left hand corner, make a small triangle. In the center of the triangle, draw a circle. At the top of the page, spell my middle name. My teacher would say everything fast without stopping, so we would fail, just like in those literary tests back then. The questions were more complex, and when he checked the tests, no one passed. Where can I find a link to find a test like this? And please none of those impossible quiz games. (more...)

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I attempt, as a person, to make this world a little better with the knowledge I have. Why, then, WHY are people so bend on being happily stupid? I was raised to believe that knowledge is the key to getting somewhere in the world, and tenacity/drive was the car. Your certification/degree/diploma was the equivalent of a driver's license. Yet, as I come here to answer questions I see kids running behind on homework who are begging for answers instead of doing the work. I see people who are okay writers constantly begging for assurance that they are good, and who literally may cry if you attempt to help them. Same in Poetry. I see people gushing over half-baked romance novels as if it were on the level of the Iliad or Les Mis. I let it get the better of me and tear that book apart piece by piece in its all-over misery. The few good discussions seem to get ignored, the people who really seek an answer without having an ulterior motive are rare, and I try to help, but it seems like we're drowning in those abovementioned who don't every contribute back, only ask, then run in most cases. Does anyone else feel this way, that Books and Authors is more a homework-center and a place for amateur writers to post than it is a place for serious literary questioning? No, Twilight is exactly what I'm tired OF! It's terrible! It's horrible! It's a romance novel with vampires for pete's sakes, not the great American novel! I saw a question on here today: "How does Edward Cullen get an erection if he doesn't have blood? What happens when Bella is on her period?" I wanted to kick a puppy. As for my attitude towards literature, and my tastes... yes, I am a bit of an elitist, but it's more because I don't put up with stupid well, as my therapist put it. "You're a lovely girl, you just have problems tolerating ignorance among your peers..." Truer words were never spoken, and among people my age (18-22) ignorance is at an all-time high. Curse the media and their obsession with the temporary and not the permanent. I'm glad to see that this hasn't devolved into a flame war. I really appreciate all of your input regarding this matter. I enjoy B&A. As a college student who works virtually full time and has a full classload, B&A gives me that kind of release that writing used to, before I stopped having time for doing it FOR me versus FOR the teacher who wants 5000 words on why Romeo and Juliet is really a satire versus a true tragedy. The worst offenders for me are the Twilight-obsessed who SPAM here with questions and answers of questionable intelligence, and the people who post their writing repetitively- I just went off on a girl who posted five pieces of a novel immediately after the other and forced me to go back to the mainpage to find a new question to respond to- and was promptly lashed out at for daring to call her out on her behavior. Just to let you vent, what do you hate most among the annoying posters? Wow, GG, way to be utterly narrowminded. I am seeking therapy because I have a lot of family drama at the moment, and because I think that every person in this world likely needs to talk to a professional. We all have unresolved issues, some folks are just in denial. I thought you more intelligent than to make a statement like that. I admit my faults: I get angry too easily, because my parents did not deal well with it. I have depression during this time each semester because I build stress in my head. I admit I need help dealing with it. Your attitude towards therapy is very dated, and I'm rather surprised at your reaction given how usually articulate and open you are to things. I am actually proud to say I visit my therapist each week. She is kind and wonderful woman who helps me become objective about things I would otherwise be completely incapable of acting so about. That is her role: to help me deal with things that I cannot at this time. With all the stress I have on me at this time (end of semester, trip to Germany, finals, family drama, etc.) I easily let things back up and get out of control, and when they threaten to overwhelm, can't deal with it. I'm not ashamed of it, I see it as a strength to admit when I cannot do something on my own. Just as I ask my boyfriend for help with my German at times, so do I ask her for help when my complete lack of organization (is that a running trend among us writers or something?) gets to be troublesome. Cathrl, the difference there is that I am always willing to learn. Learning to me is the only way to achieve enlightenment in this world: to learn all I can in the 100 years or so I may have and disperse that knowledge into the world. If I am a bigot, it is prejudice against the people who would always rather take the easy way out than they would to do the work, and learn from it. I would politely ask the mechanic to teach me (that way I could save him the trouble and myself the money next time), and if he chose to continue to denigrate me, take my business elsewhere, since he is not willing to teach me despite my wishing to learn. Attitude towards learning is everything. I agree that I'm not a lovely girl: I'm very straightforward, often blunt, brutally truthful, and unafraid to say what I think regardless of who you are. My primary scorn is directed at those who, instead of working out things on their own, expect B&A to hand their answers to them, as if that is how the world worked. Actually, your use of the word "bigot" is somewhat incorrect, even as is my usage of "prejudice". Both of those imply dislike or judgment based on something that the person cannot help, or that is integral to them (skin color, religion, region of origin, sexual orientation) when in fact I only dislike those who are WILLINGLY ignorant. I could not be angry at my brother, who has Down's for his lack of knowledge, because he cannot comprehend it. I can, however, call out someone who is willfully ignorant because they refuse to better themselves. The 110 limit is for the main part of the question (Has anyone noticed this?) and the rest is from the body explaining it and further edits. Does that make sense? Maybe levels have something to do with it, I'm not quite sure yet. (more...)

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