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Julia took another large sip of her white wine. The date she was one—the fourth date in the span of a week—was proceeding at a pace Julia perceived as very slow. She looks down at her phone to check the time, and sees it has only been a minute since her date—Claude—left to take a phone call. “Gods and goddesses, please make this more bearable,” Julia grumbled underneath her breath seconds before her date appeared again at their table. “So, where was I?” Claude asked, returning to his seat,…

The sound of the band starting, the scream of the vocals and the cheers of the audience all around. Heavy metal is a mainstay in the music industry since its start in the 60's and 70's, with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath leading the way. Since the beginning of heavy metal many critics have disapproved and wrote it off as a musical genre. Against the odds of surviving as a genre the heavy metal scene won and is still a popular genre with many from teens to to adults all over the world…

Toward the end of your participation in the online discussion for Lesson 3, submit your final assessment of why so many people seem to consider Elvis a seminal figure in rock. Include in your written discussion the role of mass media and its possible influence on cultural fashion. Also include references from the online discussion where appropriate. Be sure to cite your sources. Elvis Presley, also known was the “King of Rock,” played a very important part in the 50s. During this time period,…

Dane Cook Net worth Biography & Wiki: Dane Cook is an American stand- up comedian and film actor whose net worth is S30 million. ‘Retaliation’ is one of the best and high rated comedy album of his. He was born on March 18, 1972 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. he is one of the first comedians to create a fan age to build a large number of fan base for him. As an actor, his works were brilliant gaining applause and recognition. He was raised in Arlington where he attended Arlington High School.…

Edward Weston was one of the most successful Photographer and most influential in America of the 20th century . He is most known for his richly and detailed black and white photographs of abstract landscapes and organic form like for example vegetables, shells , and rocks. When he went on a trip to New York in 1922 , he had a encounter with the photographer named Alfred Stieglitz. Edward Weston has been well respected by many people and still is well respected by many to this day. He founded a…

Quinn’s Fight How are you today, Quinn? We haven’t talked in awhile. I think that I get to come to the hospital after school today. I can’t wait to see you. Text me back when you get this. Love Summer I sent the text as I was walking out the door to meet the school bus. Quinn is my all time best friend, but lately its been a little bit different she has *cancer and has been in the hospital for the past one week. I miss her a lot like no one would ever understand. I’m walking to school as Avery…

emma grabs yet another tissue, blowing her nose. She sneezes again and groans in frustration. "How are you feeling?" Iris says, walking to where Emma's laying and feeling her forehead. "I'll make you some soup." "Dandy." Emma says, closing her eyes. "Thank you. Where are you going?" She says, noticing Iris put makeup on. "Starbucks with Chanyeol." "Get me a drink!" "No. Sick people don't drink Starbucks." Emma scowls. "Yes they do?" Iris just shrugs. She grabs her bag, walking…

Ive just came through the door, tired from a long day of classes and work. As i'm entering i see you on the couch playing dark souls, and watching you curse at the screen makes me forget about any stress I had as i have to hold back my laughter. You didn't hear me come in, you were too focused fighting a boss. I notice that you didnt see me come in so I decide to try and scare you. I come up behind you and grab you while simultaneously yelling "SUP FUCKER". You are extremely startled you threw…

As I packed my things to leave for New York, all I could think was how I was leaving my childhood behind. Oh you’re probably wondering, “Who is this guy?” and “Where did he come from?” And to answer your questions I am Genim Nowakowski and I am from Riven Hills, Nevada. I am sixteen years old, I have auburn hair, bright green eyes, and I am 5’6. Let me tell you my friends, how I got to the point of leaving my home town in the past is not a story for the ones who believe in happy ending and…

Art History Critical Summary – Andy Warhol Exhibit The Andy Warhol exhibit at the Blanton Museum contains many incredible pieces of art by one of the most influential artist in the modern age. The two pieces of art that grabbed my attention were Mao and Apple due to extreme differences in the message they conveyed. First on the painting of Mao created in 1973, demonstrated one of the most feared Communist leaders of China smiling with a background of multiple other portraits mimicking his…