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    all of the experiences that this city has to offer. I have been building and building this ideal image in my mind for so long. If I ever get to New York, will I be disappointed by the city that never sleeps? The city that is a part of almost every movie I watch. Can New York live up to the expectations I have

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    If I Stay By Gayle Forman

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    Summary of If I Stay Introduction If I stay, which is an outstanding novel written by Gayle Forman, was published in 2009 and is an emotionally gripping story. The most interesting part of the novel starts with Mia’s life after the accident. The readers also learn about her life before the tragedy with the help of plentiful flashbacks. She recalls her colorful and vibrant family members so vividly that they could easily step off the page and break the hearts of the readers. Furthermore, her remembrances

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    J.R.R. Tolkien was an amazing author who had the ability to forge stories that have captivated audiences worldwide since the publishing of his first ever book. Part of this literary success comes from his astounding character development; his way of writing causes the reader to truly feel what his characters are experiencing and many a reader has cried at the death of a Tolkien character. However, if most people attempt to think of one of his characters the first ones that come to mind are males

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    Mary and Max

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    viewing experience. Perhaps as an artistic statement it deserves more than three stars but as a movie going experience it was only a little bit better than average. The clay only gave the story more credibility, others might differ in their opinion about that, but I think if it were played by real actors it would be less believable, (saying the tale itself was based on a true story). Love this movie. I cried a much needed cry that I wasn't able to do for

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    The 1920’s and 30’s were an age of creativity and innovation. New improvements were especially common in the art of film-making. Animation in film was introduced. Walt Disney, through his innovations in color, realistic designs, and use of sound, revolutionized the motion picture animation industry. Walter Disney was born December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elias and Flora Disney. He had four older brothers, Herbert, Raymond and Roy, and a younger sister, Ruth. The Disney family moved to

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    it. The film was an amazing experience for

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    Gods Masterpiece

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    Have you ever thought of yourself as a masterpiece? Ephesians 2: 10 says “For we are his workmanship. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” It is only by the grace of God could we be thought of as a masterpiece. Prayer Today our theme is becoming God’s masterpiece, but have you ever thought about what really makes a masterpiece ? Most of us have seen works of art that have made us awestruck. Whether in a museum, a gallery, or online

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    American History X and the Epidemic of Youth Violence Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, But now am found, Was blind but now I see. --Shaker hymn James Garbarino (1999) discusses the boys who are lost and ways that they can learn to see again in his book Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them. He takes an in depth look at what he calls the "epidemic of youth violence" in America in order to determine its causes and

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    Is the glass half-empty or half-full? An age old question that is more of a personality question rather than just an opinion. Many people see the glass half empty, but should it actually be seen as half-full? When someone faces any sort of conflict, they can approach it in many different ways. Some methods work better than others, but one way has the most beneficial results. Facing conflict with optimism inspires others, has health benefits, and is easier for the person to deal with the problem.

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    him. I live in Chicago I guess it's nice, but our house is in the city so that tells you that we don't have much money so I have to go on the railroads to pick up bottles every Thursday and Saturday for money. My mom works at the diner next to the movie theater they make really good pies so my mom makes me some every time I go there she makes eight dollars an hour, so she has to work every day she is the greatest mom ever. But the one day when my dad went to jail my mom changed just for the night

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