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    When you hear the word ‘flood’ what do you think of? The majority of us probably think of the scientific definition of the word: a natural disaster that happens when a large amount of water covers an area of land that is normally dry (Merriam-Webster Online). However, in recent years, this scientific definition has been taken out of context to form a tasteless political metaphor. In the United States, immigration has/is frequently referred to as a flood, a stream, a tide, a wave, a tsunami, or a…

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    Introduction The representation of Africa and African people in popular American media has been a major concern in academic disciplines and the subject of numerous books and essays. Many scholars and activists have written about this issue seeking to introduce new knowledges and methodologies into the debate while taking into account the overwhelming evidence of the colonial influence on these representations. The debates and arguments are not restricted to Hollywood films (although Hollywood…

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    for America to complete my education. It was my first air travel. I was to venture out from Jeddah to California. My heart was beating as I strolled through the entryways of the Jeddah air terminal. I was gripping to my bag as I walked up to the counter to get my ticket. I needed to hold up in line to get my ticket and after that get my pack checked. At that point I heard it "flight 0091 to California is presently loading up." After I gave this nominal old man, my ticket I got on the plane. The…

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    In the film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, there are two families – The Drayton’s and the Prentices. The movie took place in San Francisco, a sanctuary city in which the film was the setting. In the movie, I’ve noticed that a type of communication happens which is called Self-Disclosure. When someone reveals something about him or herself is called Self-Disclosure. In this film “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, a daughter named Joanna Drayton who reveals to her parents that she is engaged to…

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    Walt Disney Studios, is always known for suing people for remixing and using their videos and ideas. In this case, disney is suing Professor Faden's "A Fair(y) Use Tale" digital mashup. In his video he used clips of Disney movie, mashes them all up trying to clarify and define the meaning of copyright law in a amusing way . After observing this video Walt Disney decided to sue Professor Faden for infringing its copyright, which is iconic, because he was trying to explain fair use and got accused…

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    In Of Mice and Men, the author, John Steinbeck writes about two men traveling during the time of the Great Depression. George saves Lennie from an incident in Weed, California, so they head to a ranch in Salinas, California to find work. These friends share a common dream of earning money to buy a quiet farm to live on. Because George is a dynamic character, his physical description, views on life, and interactions with others change throughout the story. Steinbeck uses George’s physical…

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    North Richmond Street was not a noisy neighborhood which the siblings and friends enjoy playing around old houses and one of the boys had a desire for love of the neighbor. North Richmond Street was a quiet dead end street until the kids were release from the Christian Brothers’ school. Also on that street, there was an abandoned two alarm house that was far away and lonely from the neighbor’s houses. The rest of the house on that street were aware of the ok living within each other, they…

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    I have been dedicated towards my studies since childhood thanks to the teachings my father has instilled in me. My career in the nursing field has been guided by two principles: (1) improving access to quality health care services for undeserved populations such as the poor, homeless, and orphans and, (2) teaching and delivering culturally competent and compassionate care. My educational background and volunteer experience has broadened my knowledge and has increased my depth of understanding of…

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    “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck examines a moment in the life of Elisa Allen, house wife and gardener. The story tells of Elisa’s experience with a traveling tinkerer who aims to earn a bit of money repairing their pots and pans. While the interaction with the man does not last long, it awakens something in Elisa that she had long put to bed. Steinbeck masterfully captures the suppressive life of an American wife in the 1930’s with realistic style. The story beings on a hazy December…

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    Walt Disney Influences

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    Walt Disney was a very important figure in starting the entertainment and film industry. He was a television and film producer and was also a showman. He received many awards for all his accomplishments and won thirty-two Academy Awards. He still holds the record for most individual Academy Awards won. He won a Grammy, Emmy and recived three other Emmy nominations. Walt had a strong value for family. Walt was the humorous prankster in his family growing up and his dad would sometimes get…

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