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    Steve Jobs can be considered an American icon. He helped create a society filled with technological advances no person could have ever imagined. In 2005, Jobs presented a commencement speech at Stanford University that captured the hearts of many people through his use of emotion and rhetoric. By breaking down his speech into three parts he was able to develop one overlying theme, never give up until you find something you love. The three stories he decided to share included connecting the dots, love and loss, and death. His use of appropriate delivery and language, coupled with his established credibility as an innovator allowed for a commencement address that is now unforgettable to many people. “Your time is limited, so don 't waste it living someone else 's life,” is a predominant quote from Steve Jobs’ commencement speech at Stanford University (para. 20). These simple words describe the singular purpose of Job’s message of never giving up until you find what you love to do. Jobs spoke of three influential moments in his life in order to convey the importance of following your heart. Through each of these stories he was able to keep the audience intrigued by what he was going to say next. His credibility as a business icon may have put people in the seats but his life showed them the importance of pursuing their own dreams. Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world through his creation and development of Apple, Pixar Animation, and NeXT. His innovations and…

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    There are many types of burns such as heat burns, friction burns, cold temperature burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns. In general burns damage or injure skin layers and other parts of the body such as muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lungs and eyes. These burns are classified as first, second, or third degree burns depending on the layers of skin and tissue that are damaged. As one shall know the deeper the burn the more serious the burn is. First degree burns are burns…

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    Gun Safes Research Paper

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    Types Of Gun Safes Not all gun safes are created equal. In fact, not all gun safes are really gun safe. For the most part, there are two types of gun storage options: actual gun safes and gun lockers. Confusing as they might be, for the sake of marketing juice many gun lockers call themselves gun safes. Clear as mud now? There's no bright line between safe and locker, but if there is a major distinction it's fire protection. Gun safes have it, lockers don't. Depending on steel gauge, lockers…

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    Bass Fishing Reels – Essential Bass Fishing Equipment Reels are an essential piece of bass fishing equipment. It is this part of your fish equipment which can determine whether or not you can get the bass out of the water quick enough and smooth enough and in such a way which can prevent the fish from getting away. A fishing reel can be used by all types of fisherman, including beginners, professionals and industrial fisherman. A fishing reel is a round, cylindrical devise attached to the bas…

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    get her number before she left. There are many types of people in this world. Every person with their own unique set of personalities. Throughout our lives we witness many bad and great personalities clashing with each other. Knowing this, one might ponder who are the best types of friends? Different friends will fulfill your different needs. Although these may vary from person to person, the friend who you shared your childhood with, the friend who is always loyal, and the friend that is a…

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    1.1 Purposes of different types of organisation Business Enterprise is of two types government institutions (non profit organisation)and individualistic institutions (money motive). Sole proprietorship, partnership and joint stock company including branches and voluntary association of people belong to individualistic institutions. Public enterprises run mainly to provide service to public. Industries can be classified into three types firstly manufacturing raw materials, secondly producing…

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    problems and outdoor activities (National Center for O-Net Development, n.d.). After reviewing John Holland’s theory of Types and Person-Environment Interactions, I was able to understand the characteristics of my interest divisions (Niles, Harris-Bowlsbey, 2012, pp. 70-71). Holland says, “To a large degree, career interests are an expression of the individual’s personality” (As cited in Niles, Harris-Bowlsbey, 2012, p. 69). I agree with this statement because I would love a career as a…

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    Technology Journey 1 Technology has come a far way from where it first started off. The new and improved devices are becoming so advanced that it is mind-blowing what these gadgets can do nowadays. Today, I use technology on a daily basis and couldn’t imagine what my life would be like without it. I say that now, but about twelve years ago when I was in elementary school, I was just being introduced to the whole new world of technology. The first time I used a computer was in kindergarten back…

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    Now a lot of people talked bad about school and some didn’t but that is all hearsay! Sister Patrice Francis was a real blessing in my life I thank God for her and her structure. The uniformity taught discipline. SACA helped me deal with an adverse. Sometimes you have to know that everything happens for a reason, not by luck. Because of SACA’s dress code, which were khaki’s with a maroon shirt with the school logo over the heart, Monday through Thursday. And a blazer and slacks on Friday. I think…

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    When choosing a college, some people think about religion. There are schools that are and are not religious. For Christians that want to go to a Christian school, Colorado Christian University is a wonderful choice. It is a private school, so it will cost a little bit more, but it’s well worth it. CCU is just like any other college out there. The only difference is that they have “a vision, mission and purpose governed by our biblical foundation and our Constitution”. Most people think that when…

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