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titled “Against the odds”, by Pearson is an Informative text about a US Airways pilot facing an obstacle. When he was on a flight to North Carolina from New York a flock of geese struck the plane. After a loud explosion both engines were disabled. The pilot discussed what options he had. The pilot could either turn back to New york, land in New Jersey, or land in the Hudson River. He thought that landing the plane in the Hudson River was the best option so he went for it, against the odds he landed

PART I: STREET FIGHT The documentary Street Fight directed by Marshall Curry covered a boisterous 2002 campaign in Newark, New Jersey, against a young city councilor Cory Booker verses the cities longest serving major running for a re-election James Sharpe. During the entire documentary there were multiple points regarding politics and political power. In the beginning of the movie it was noted that some citizens were afraid to support Booker because they feared being targeted and possibly losing

How does Browning tell the story of “My Last Duchess” in the first thirteen lines? In the opening lines of “My Last Duchess”, Browning introduces his speaker, the Duke of Ferrara, who sets the stage to tell the story of his late wife to the Count’s emissary. As a dramatic monologue, Browning’s identity is dissolved into his character’s voice and persona; the first-person narration of the Duke dominates the perspective of the story; the emissary becomes a silent listener, whose presence is only

There is a thick cloud cover with a strong breeze but no chance of rain in New York. Busses zip along the streets carrying people from place to place. The city continues its normal rhythm as Selison, Zalminis, and Xasalamel appear on a sidewalk. Zalminis looks around for a moment as Selison stares blankly ahead. “How very…busy,” Zalminis says looking at all of the people racing by. “It’s the center of commerce for practically the whole country; perhaps the whole world. It is bound to be busy. However

are sites that we pass every day without even realizing its significance within American history. The Morris-Jumel Mansion or Mount Morris is a historical site that fits this description, it is located on 65 Jumel Terrace at 160th St in Manhattan, New York City and one of these oldest house in the borough of Manhattan. It is also a major surviving landmark of the Battle of Harlem Heights.

federal SSI benefit. Recipients will receive two checks, one from the Social Security Administration and one from New York State. Any changes that are required to be reported by SSI recipients can be made to the Social Security Administration, which will relay the information to New York State. However, claimants who only receive SSP benefits must report all changes directly to New York

Syl told me that when he opened the Christmas present, he unwrapped the box with The Hand in it but never opened the box. The box was in such pristine condition that he assumed that it contained a brand new outdoor spotlight fixture. He thought, “Why is he sending me a spotlight fixture?” and then passed it off as between the two of us we have sent each other some strange shit on Christmas. Once I sent him a copy of “Gone With the Wind” that was hollowed

America and race were two themes strung through the week’s readings. It might be especially interesting to note when the two are woven tightly together, like in “Learning to love America” by Shirley Geok-lin Lim and “I, Too” by Langston Hughes. “Learning to love America” starts by listing things that the speaker of the poem, who I feel may be the poet or a similar voice to hers, can love about America. Ranging from simpler things like, “because the water of the ocean is cold” (line 3), “I have eaten

On Saturday, May 28th, Project Gurnet & Bug Lights sponsored tours at the Gurnet Lighthouse. The tours included an overview the history of the lighthouse, keeper’s cottage, and Fort Andrew while offering panoramic views from Duxbury to Provincetown at the top of the lighthouse. Periodic shuttle buses shipped out large groups of people out to Gurnet from the DBMS, ensuring a buzzing scene of large groups patrons this past Memorial Day Weekend. The eighth lighthouse in the United States, Gurnet Light

How to explore the history of American through the art? Films and books break the limit of time to be the common way to explore the history of American for people. Indeed, visiting the famous museum and watching popular historical operas also are two of the most effective approaches to explore the development of America. Famous museums generally preserve a large amounts of artworks which are historical and precious to remind people. In my opinion, Boston’s MFA is a good choice to explore the history