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“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a story literally exaggerated to its limit by showing, in the near future, what it means to be equal in every way by having people not being able to show any form of intelligence or creativity whatsoever. When Harrison Bergeron breaks the chains of government oppression, he dies for his failed cause. He dies because he chooses not to conform to the rest of his oppressive society. His parents, George and Hazel, who are nothing more than two bodies under the government’s mind control, can do nothing to save their son or seek justice for his death. The story is not only a reflection of the author’s concern with controlling the masses through

Robert Bruce Hoechner, a longtime musician and world traveler, died Friday, Feb. 5 in Elon, North Carolina. Hoechner, 21, died in an electrical fire at a local tanning salon near Elon University.

Jonathan Kozol, Savage Inequalities: Children in America’s Schools is an intense expose of unjust conditions in educating America’s children. Today’s society of living conditions, poverty, income, desegregation and political issues have forced inadequate education to many children across the country. Kozol discusses major reasons for discrepancies in schools: disparities of property taxes, racism and the conflict between state and local control. Kozol traveled to public schools researching conditions and the level of education in each school. He spoke with teachers, students, principals, superintendents and government officials to portray a clear picture of the

"If I tried to get away with it, then other people'd get away with it—and soon we'd be right back to the dark ages again…" This statement by George Bergeron sums up Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s short story "Harrison Bergeron" in one line. "Harrison Bergeron" is the story of a futuristic United States in the year 2081, where all individuals are made equal regardless of what their natural born characteristics were. They are made equal both mentally and physically, all to the same measure of intelligence and strength. In "Harrison Bergeron" the society has become apathetic and equally conformed because of the power of the Handicapper General, the forced use of handicaps, and the people within the society who continued to let

He was under an immense amount of stress and various health problems and later died at age 47 but his company still moved on with his wife maintaining it in his honor.

His family said in an announcement: "We celebrate in the phenomenal life he was favored to live, and we feel thankful and favored to have been cherished by such an astounding person."

Joseph W. Holley founded Albany State University in 1903, was originally built to provide elementary education for the black population. The school was also for teacher-training. Holley was inspired to start the school from reading W.E.B. DuBois’s writings in Georgia, about the poor living of blacks. He moved to Albany, Ga to start the school down in the south. The original name of the school was Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. With Holley plans to start a school, he met Booker T. Washington who encouraged him to fall through with his plans. Into building a black school for the black community.

Joe Nocera is a world renowned business journalist and author. He currently writes for the “New York Times, previously writing about business, but over the years has changed his focus to sport. Just recently, Mr. Nocera has released his newest book “Indentured”, in which he discusses the not so glorious side of the NCAA and college sports. In his book, Nocera uses real life stories of former and current collegiate athletes, to further continue his strong feelings and opinions towards the operation and policies of the NCAA. With that being said, one of the first stories he tells in his book is about Ryan Boatright, a former UConn basketball star. Nocera continues in his discussion to share that it is stories like Boatright’s that have driven

During the Great Depression many people were left with nothing after the market crash. In “The Nations Asks, “Is it to Be Murder, Mr. Hoover?” argues why the states are getting relief but the people are starving in the streets. The author complaints of the lack of responsibilities the government has throwers the people by saying “lack of food and undernourishment must be charge up against the government of the United States” (195). During WWII many Japanese resident that were located in the west coast were force out of there house because of fear. In the source “Dissent in Korematsu v. United States” the author shares the court case of Fred Korematsu the violation of his rights as an American. Korematsu was arrested for refusing to leave his

It was a pleasure to meet with you last week. This memo is in regard to your concerns that you mentioned during our meeting and my recommendation for each one. Please review this memo and call me if you have any questions. 1) John Smith tax issues: a. How is the $300,000 treated for Purposes of Federal Tax income? Gross income means” all income from whatever source derived, including (but not limited to the following items: Compensation for services, including fees, commissions, fringe benefits, and similar items…..” (http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Internal_Revenue_Code:Sec._61._Gross_income_define d#Location_in_Internal_Revenue_Code) According to IRC Publication 3402 Taxation of Limited Liability Companies “an individual owner of a

Dr. Joseph D. Atkinson was born July 8th 1926 in Brenham, Texas to the late Dr. Joseph D. Atkinson Sr. who was a dentist in San Antonio and Gladys Lenore Peyton. He was the 1st of 3 children. Dr. Atkinson graduated Salutatorian from Pickard High School in 1942. He decided to further his education obtaining the following degrees in: Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia (1949), attended Harvard Business School, received Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake (1979), and received his PhD. in Public Administration from the University of Colorado (1983). He was honored with the “Panther “statue from Prairie View A&M University” for his contributions

As he returned home, he began to work real estate with his father, living an excellent life. But in 1973, at the age of 25, he was severely burned in a propane gas explosion. He suffered third degree burns and damaged to the eyes. During hospitalization, several of his fingers were amputated, and the right eye was removed. After 232 days being hospitalized in different institutions and undergoing a lot of pain, he decided to discontinue treatments and be allowed to die.

mysteriously found dead in one of the rooms. Although he was highly esteemed for his wealth and

Albert Oehlen, born in 1954 in Krefeld, is among the most prolific German artists today. His primary medium is painting, which becomes a medium of contestation and critique aimed at cultural iconosphere, technology, or art history. After one year of living in West Berlin, Oehlen moved to Hamburg, where he obtained his art education at the University of Fine Arts (1978-81). Around the same time, he started to exhibit his work both individually and collaboratively, then becoming an important figure of the Neue Wilde movement. Recognized by gallerists and critics, Oehlen got quickly acclaimed also by fellow artists, such as Martin Kippenberger who complimented his "Self-Portrait as a Dutch Woman" (1983) claiming "It is not possible to paint worse than that!" Oehlen partook in a number of biennials, including Buenos Aires (2000), Lyon (2003), São Paulo (2004), and Venice (2013). Currently

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