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    subject in its entirety. Aerial shots provide a bird’s eye view of a place or object and is frequently used throughout the movie to introduce a new location or show characters traveling. For instance when Nick describes New York’s greedy population and strong business sense and a bird’s eye view of the city. Similarly the pan technique also shows movement. To pan a camera is set on a base and only pivots horizontally. Panning is most commonly used throughout the film to show a character walking…

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    It is said that the number one fear in life is public speaking, while fear of death finishes second. As famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld once mentioned, this means that at a funeral, people would rather be in the coffin than give the eulogy! The fear of public speaking, one of the most common phobias across the globe, is a form of performance anxiety in which a person becomes consciously aware and apprehensive of his or her performance in front of an audience. From sweaty palms and bundles of…

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    The production of Frankenstein at Fossil Ridge High School on November 18th proved to be an entertaining theatre experience. Frankenstein retells the classic story by Mary Shelley. It follows the story of a creature after he was created by a character named Victor Frankenstein. The story depicts the heartbreaking evolution of the creature, as he begins the story an innocent being not knowing how to walk or talk, and ends the play as a monstrous killer. This production of Frankenstein was…

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    Ramses Status Symbols

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    Pleasure slaves were status symbols in Myksos. Twenty-three years ago, Ramses could have own half a dozen, while seal-bearers would only be allowed one. In the demon country, owners liked to compare their slaves and the slave with a more beautiful face, lither body and longer hair brought their master honor. Presently, at the entrance of Tyné's ballroom, the seal-bearer was too busy staring -first at Aloysius, now at Ramses- to introduce the boy kneeling behind him. "Khasek," said Aloysius.…

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    Ludwig van Beethoven‘s Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 is considered to be a landmark in the field of symphonic composition. In this work the composer brings the late Classical period into full bloom while bridging in the essence of Romanticism. This was the composers’ first major composition for orchestra in which he scored: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in C, 2 bassons, 2 horns in C and F, 2 trumpets in C, timpani and strings. The form of the piece is comprised of 4 movements. The first…

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    Thinking, nothing more to do there, Agent Powell pivoted to leave the balcony and the apartment: There was nothing of value there apart from some paintings and a few sculptures Dr. Cord had handpicked. However, to his surprise Roger Nelson’s figure was in the doorway like an apparition in the hallway of the apartment; perhaps with the intended silence for effect and to observe Agent Powell at work. “You! How long have you been standing there,” Agent Powell said both annoyed and surprised. “You…

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    Richard Rodriguez Aria

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    like him more, which helped him made more friends in school, also slowly started to feel like he was a part of the public society. Hence this is why I admire Richard Rodriguez’s parents, they are the reason for his success today. He had a strong family, a strong father, who was willing to sacrifice so much for his son. We can tell this when Rodriguez said “One night his children and even his wife helplessly giggled at his garbled English pronunciation of the Catholic Grace before meals.…

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    will control all buying and selling (system). This mark is directly linked to the name and number of the Antichrist. The last clause in Daniel 11:38 says, “he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones and treasures.” Not only will this god be strong, not only will it be something new, the creators of such a monstrosity will spare no expense in making it attractive. What did Donald Trump start his campaign on? Building a wall, making America great again, bringing wealth to by creating…

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    Why Do Words Kill Me

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    bones, but words will never break me,” in many different contexts and phrasings, and each time I hear it I think to myself- ‘no greater a lie have I ever heard.’ Words do not need the intent of a human voice behind them, they do not need tone or inflection to make a point. Language is the greatest human tool, and like any other tool, it can build or destroy. In fact, its capacity for destruction is unparalleled. Unlike physical tools, words do not bruise, they infect. They dig deep into the…

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    Technology: the Social Thief The world as we know it is changing every single day. New inventions and ideas are being shared constantly and technology is continuously being upgraded. It is hard for people to keep up with the daily change and we often focus a lot of our time on learning how to use these innovative gadgets. From cell phones to laptops, humans spend an insane amount of time looking at screens instead of faces. The negative impact of technology has been debated for many years. The…

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