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    Crispin The Cross of Lead is a book about a thirteen year old boy known as the son of Asta, but then later known as Crispin after her death. Crispin lived in a small village called Stromford with his mother until she died and he was all alone. After his mother passed, he ran away for the safety of his own life from the village because he was wanted dead by the town steward. The town steward had wanted Crispin dead because he thought Crispin was responsible for stealing money and for the murder of the priest. After he ran away from the village he went to a another village called Lodgecot, where he met Bear. Crispin and Bear had become friends, then later traveled to a village called Great Wexly. In that village Bear had met John Ball, who led a rebellion group. Therefore the next day Bear goes to a secret meeting with John and his rebellion group, where Bear is followed by a man. Crispin notices a man following Bear so Crispin decides to follow Bear so he is able to warn him. Crispin had followed Bear all the way to the meeting where he decided to listen to what they were saying. Therefore Crispin spots, soldiers approaching, so he runs in to warn Bear and the rebels. Everyone was able to get out except fro Bear because he was captured. While Crispin tried to rescue Bear he saw John Aycliffe and made a deal that he won’t kill Crispin. The soldiers were also looking for Crispin although they did find him. When the soldiers finally found Crispin they took him to a dungeon where…

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    In Avi’s Crispin, Asta’s son, Crispin, is “mistakenly” charged, with burglary and the murder of a priest. After the death of his mother, the steward of the manor proclaims him a wolf head, where anyone may take his life without punishment. Crispin escapes his village, Stromford in a perilous adventure to explore liberty. On his jeopardous journey, he is hunted down by his foes, who are destined to take his life. He encounters a juggler called Bear, who greatly impacts his life for the better.…

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    Joaquin Phoenix said “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” Animals are always being used for testing on many things. They are always being tortured by many things they will even make some cats and dogs drink lots of shampoo to see the effects of it. They put clips on the eyes of rabbits for a long time,sometimes even for days, the rabbits will start to suffer because their eyes will get extreamly dry it gets to the point where they start to go insane. They do anything to…

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    I visited Village Manor in Spring 2014 when I was taking Long Term Care Administration class (HCA 345). Village Manor is a long term care facility located on 1800 Westen Street, Bowling Green, KY. It is a part of Christian Care Communities. According to Christian Care Communities’ website, “Christian Care Communities is Kentucky’s largest faith-inspired, non-profit provider of affordable senior living and long-term care for Older Adults”. It was founded in Louisville in 1884. Village Manor has…

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    he believes in it. “Burn all, burn everything. Fire is bright, fire is clean,” (pg 60). 4. In the novel, fire is represented as destructive. For example, Montag is a fireman and burns books for a living because reading is outlawed. But, fire does not only destroy books but it also destroyed homes and people. Also, at the end of the novel the city goes up in flames, destroying everything. However, fire is also a symbol of strength. The woman that was burned with her books interprets fire as a…

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    Captain Beatty Analysis

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    intelligent and clever man who has an air of omnipotence. Despite knowing the truth about society and the firemen, Captain Beatty doesn’t act on his knowledge and only chooses to share it with other firemen in order to keep their curiosity in check (Bloom 48). Additionally, Captain Beatty wears the phoenix on his hat, and has the phoenix on his vehicle. However, at the climax of the novel, Captain Beatty ignites Montag’s breakdown which causes Montag to be reborn. Although Beatty did not believe…

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    The SWOT or environmental scan is only an observation unless something is done to enhance the organization based on those analyses. The strategic plan combined with the environmental scan can be a powerful tool if based on real world experience (Placeholder1). For the last month I have been evaluating Grand Canyon University’s ROTC program and comparing it to my initial environmental scan that was completed early this summer. Several aspects of that initial analysis remained relevant as well as…

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    Education is the round surface that leads one to the knowledge of the world. It gives the opportunity to pave away at dream careers and goals. Education gives an insight and creates a clear picture. This is indeed important as it builds people in several ways that no one can ever recognize. Since it gives such knowledge, it gives one the courage to get the best education there is. In Arizona, Northern Arizona University is by far the best university to get educated from. Everyone looks for…

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    Recruitment Assistant 06/2015 to 01/2016 Barrett, The Honors College – Tempe Tempe, Arizona • Acted as a liaison between the Recruitment Office of Barrett and Prospective Students for 8-10 hours a week by compiling, analyzing, and updating Barrett’s Salesforce database, following up and setting appointments with potential students, and relaying information to superiors • Aided in the recruitment of potential Barrett students by planning, organizing, and leading tours and information sessions…

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    Ankou Personification

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    Another, lesser-known personification was Ankou, known in Breton mythology as well as in Cornish, Welsh and Norman folklore. Ankou appears in many tales gathered from oral tradition. As such his description does not always correspond from one tale to another. He is always described as a tall and thin figure clad in black Breton garments, sometimes with glowing eyes, wearing a large felt hat concealing his face, standing up in a creaking cart similar to the ones used during the Middle-Age to…

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