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    I. Name and background of presenter. What do they do for a living? Where do they do it? What is their education and experiences? Why were they asked to present this lecture? (Approximately 350 words page). Sheryl Sandberg is a 47-year-old woman who was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up in a Jewish household and is the oldest of three children. Her and her family moved to North Miami Beach, Florida when she was two years old. She graduated from North Miami Beach High School as 9th in her class

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    In the second chapter of this dissertation it will focus on the work of Manchester born and black artist Chris Ofili. Most known for his experimentation with elephant dung, Ofili communicates a humorous and rather stereotypical reaction to how an African man ‘should’ be painting, “You don’t exist, unless you start to build yourself up, and start to work” (Ofili 2010). There was much comment about Ofili becoming the first black contemporary artist whose name and work was known to a wider British public

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    A perfect example of pro wrestling injuries threatening careers would have to be a recent case of one Daniel Bryan, Bryan Danielson being his real name. Daniel has been wrestling across the globe since 1999 on the independent scene and signed with the WWE in 2009 as apart of their development class called NXT. At some point between 2014 and 2015, Bryan lost all strength in his right arm and announced on the May 12 episode of Raw that he would have to undergo neck surgery. On May 15, 2014, Bryan underwent

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    360 Sam Baughman Rd Stanford, KY 40484 September 4, 2015 Ms. Tanya Brown Human Resources Brookdale Richmond Place 2770 Palumbo Dr Lexington, KY 40509 Dear Ms. Brown: After researching Brookdale Senior Living Center I was very impressed to learn of your organization's partnership with Wish of A Lifetime. It is nice to see companies provide a helping hand in making their residents’ dreams come true. With granting more than 270 lifelong wishes for Brookdale senior residents, I am astounded

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    Bill Hicks: Done Too Soon? William Melvin Hicks will go down as one of the greatest and most controversial comics of all time. Bill Hicks was a pioneer in the world of stand up comedy, using his platform both as a place to tell silly jokes, and as an outlet for social and political commentary. Hick’s skepticism, urgency, and philosophical undertones in his act is what made him truly special as a comic. With Hicks, no topic was too taboo to discuss. He covered everything from pop culture, anti-intellectualism

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    When I hear the name Owen Wilson, I think of some of the most wretched, distasteful movies ever produced – ranging from Shanghai Noon and Hall Pass to Starsky & Hutch and Drillbit Taylor. Honestly, sometimes I can’t figure out how he remains active in Hollywood given the fact that his portrayals often walk a path similar to the haphazard career of Eddie Murphy – who hasn’t been in the relevant in a long, long time. However, if Owen Wilson continues to take on future roles similar to that of his

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    Imagine you’re surrounded and your friend is being attacked. What do you do next? If you’re Johnny Cade, you murder the leader of the group with your switchblade. This is particularly odd since he’s the gentlest person in your gang. Would you show grit in this crucial moment like he did, or would you head for the hills? Let’s talk more about grit; it stands for growth, resilience, instinct, and tenacity. Johnny’s passion is a blatant example of grit. “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term

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    Buffalo Springfield For What It’s Worth There are many musicians who are remembered for their songs which are still played in concerts all around the world. Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield also made his composition “For what it’s worth” in 1966 which is considered as the most combative and idealistic hymn from the sixties. Stephen recorded this song with whole band which becomes so famous due to the simplicity of its lyrics and signing style. This song is also known as protest song as it has

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    Painter Chris Ofili is well known in his highly decorative style to playfully explore the notion of black cultural identity. British born to Nigerian parents artist Chris Ofili often makes work highlighting political conversations. In 1998 he won the Turner Prize, the painting No Woman, No Cry was one of the works included in exhibition which won him the prize. It was made while he was living and working in London, a time period of Ofili’s practice, beginning in 1996, in which he shifted from making

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    Currently it is an estimated that at least 6.67 percent of high school seniors in the United States have tried steroids, which is 500,000 males between the ages of 17 and 18 (Anabolic Steroids). The pressure of steroids on teenagers is constantly drilled into their heads because they associate increased strength with perfection. Teenagers are under immense pressure to be perfect. Kids are pressured to do well in school, sports, and any other activities that they are participating in. Anything other

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