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able to act as themselves and do as they please because no one is around to see them fall, then judge them. They are able to laugh and have fun without the fear of being judged by the rest of the community. The girls share one and a half pairs of skates, so if they fall, they fall together. This shows the unity between Sethe, Denver, and Beloved. Additionally, Morrison uses the symbol of twenty-eight days to illustrate the complexity. Baby Suggs stayed with Sethe and Denver for twenty-eight…

Connor Bedard is regarded as one of the best hockey players in the world. At the age of only 18 years, it is a wonder how he gained this title so quickly. I will be telling you all about Connor and his accomplishments throughout youth hockey, junior hockey, international hockey, and finally, recently in the National League. Bedard was born on July 17, 2005, and grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with his parents, Tom and Melanie, and sister Madi. Connor's uncle James Bedard played 22…

Elizabeth Gilbert says, “You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight”. This quote encompasses the purpose of this anthology: finding and enjoying the stunning beauty of Canadian landscapes. The poems were selected based on a focus on the environment, an evident appreciation for these aspects of the environment, and a Canadian author. This anthology is intended for readers of all ages to rediscover…

One day Zoey, mom, dad, and jack went to go on a vacation to the snowy mountains. They had planned this trip for almost 2 years. Zoey was so excited to go on this trip she had her bags packed for 3months. They rented this one beautiful 2 story open kitchen house that was for sale. They loved the house and almost moved in but didn’t want Zoey and Jack to lose their friends. On the way to the airport it took 3 hours to get to their destination. Zoey didn’t realize that this trip would take…

Credibility & First-mover Advantage: Vans Maxed first-mover advantage would be the new, innovative range of Vans that is not directed to the skate scene, but directed to the gym and athletic scene. It will broaden the brand, creating a hype, as they have never done this before. Long-term Perspective: Vans could use the new waterless dye technology called ColorDry. It is better quality, reduces cost and less dependence on constrained innovation (Godelnik, 2013). On average, 18 gallons of water…

The need for transformation can be achieved through self discovery. Thus, going on a physical journey can lead to a new discovery which transforms one’s perception on the world. As such, an individual who is experiencing a loss of identity will need to undergo a journey of self discovery in order to transform into their true self. Whilst, an individual who is being repressed by society may require a physical discovery in order to transform their perspective of themselves and the world. Micheal…

The title of this book is “Zebra” and it was written by Chaim Potok. The main character in this story is Zebra (Adam). There are many different settings in this story. Some of them are the art class, the school courtyard, the hill where he breaks his arm, and Mrs.English’s office. Zebra breaks his arm when running because a car hits him. He becomes dull and depressed and starts telling sad stories in his English class. In the meantime, he meets an armless man named John Wilson, who is teaching…

practice, or workout. Out of all their music the song, “Break Stuff”, has the most meaning to me. To further prove that music is a drug, it has the power to get the blood in you flowing fast enough to make you feel invincible. I remember lacing up my skates and I heard, “No human contact / And if you interact / Your life is on contract.” (Break Stuff, Limp Bizkit) I was thinking of the game and getting ready to win. It was the Championship game and the winner went on to Nationals, and the entire…

Every athlete wonders at one point during their career, what am I going to do after I’ve played my last game? Retired, professional hockey player and current head coach of the Tahoe Icemen,Mickey Lang, was faced with this question when his career as a player came to an abrupt halt in December of 2014.” I wanted to stay in hockey and the ultimate goal was to be a hockey coach, fortunately things worked out with Tahoe.” Lang accepted the position as head coach of the Tahoe Icemen in August 2016.…

On Saturday October 5, 2015, I approach the bench at Walmart in Dumfries, Virginia. Before I sat down on the bench I saw a little girl running towards her mother asking for a Slurpee from Subway that’s located inside Walmart. I heard the little girl mother said” Wait a minute Isabell, I need to put these groceries in the car first”. I was located at the front entrance on the left side of the building. I selected this particular place because it’s a busy place to shop and get to see all…