Ian Rankin

and are acting crazy. Sometimes there can be big fights between two or more football teams. Would you dare to stop them? How is it to be the ‘’security’’ guy and has to keep it all clean? In the short story ‘‘an afternoon’’ written by the author Ian Rankin, we meet Rab, who works as a security sergeant to provide safety between football matches. The text gives the reader an insight into his life, problems and thoughts. And how he survives his days. A 3rd person narrator tells the story, and it involves

Disclaimer: I do not own Thundercats created by Tobin Wolf Brotherly love "When are you going to grow up and learn technology is a myth?" asked Tygra. "Technology is real." said Lion-O. "Then where 's the proof? If technology is real then how come no one has brought it to our attention?" asked Tygra. "Because it 's right in front of you if you would just listen to me." said Lion-O. "You mean all that junk you have in your room. You can find that anywhere." said Tygra. "It 's not junk

encountered the eagerness of our community for a new school building. Students, Parents, and Teachers have pushed the idea of an updated campus. Many People have spoken publicly and on social media about the needs of our school. On August 23rd the Rankin county school board came to McLaurin in hopes to hear the thoughts, ideas, and concerns of community members. These presentations, known as phase one listening tours, occurred in all eight attendance zones. After hearing from all eight communities

The period between 1870 and 1900 was a time to change politics. The country was for once free from war and was united as one nation. However, as these decades passed by, the American farmer found it harder to live comfortably. Crops such as cotton and wheat, once the cash crop of agriculture, were selling at prices so low that it was nearly impossible for farmers to make a profit. Improvements in transportation allowed larger competitors to sell more easily and more cheaply, making it harder for

Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet and the most recent Much Ado About Nothing by Joss Whedon have definitely bring valuable new readings to the text. Embracing this trend, Richard III (1995) by Richard Loncraine shifts its background to 1930s Britain. Starring Ian McKellen as Richard, the movie makes an undeniable connection to Nazi Germany; very details include costume design, set and prop, and cinematography choices all closely relate Richard to Hitler, an equivalent villain from modern history. The choice

Have you ever read a novel in which a character is talked about often but never appears or appears but for a brief moment? At times you may think nothing of that character, you could assume they add nothing to the context of the novel and are placed to fill up a couple pages, but on the contrary. In some works of literature a character who does not appear at all can have a significance presence. In J.D Salinger’s novel “ The Catcher in the Rye”Holden the main character’s brother, Allie never appears

History of Ian Fleming Ian Fleming not just created the character of James Bond; he personified him by living an exciting life. With his suave style and long history of lavished background he was almost born into the part of his later creation. Ian Fleming was born on May 8th, 1908 to his father, Valentine Fleming, and his mother, Beatrice Fleming (Lycett 12). He was the grandson of the famous Scottish banking pioneer, Robert Fleming (Rosenberg 5). Ian also had three brothers named Peter

Justifying Reproductive Cloning for Logistical Motives In this age of technology and innovation, what was once science fiction is now becoming a reality. Human reproductive cloning is on the forefront for providing prospective parents with a new mode of reproduction. However, with the concept of reproductive cloning comes an unprecedented set of ethical issues. Issues especially focused on how cloning may affect the child’s right to an open future are highlighted by philosophers such as Dena Davis

extinct for a reason and who are we to say that it is time for them to roam to earth again?      Another type of cloning that is now being investigated is the use of biotechnology to help infertile couples have children. Even “Ian Wilmut, the scientist who cloned Dolly and has come out publicly against human cloning, was not trying to help sheep have genetically related children”(Thomas 47). This technique to impregnate infertile couples is basically the same that they are using

Ian Curtis was 23 years old when he hung himself in his home in Macclesfield, England. The events that led to the singers death should have been warning signs of his plans, but his personality kept him from receiving the help he desperately needed. Born on July 15th, 1956 in Manchester, England Ian had a considerably normal childhood to follow. He had one little sister and his working class family were very tightnit with other family members as well as each other. (Curtis 1995)Ian was a cheerful