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    series also mirrors classic video games from the eighties and nineties, such as Super Mario Brothers and The Legend of Zelda. An example of this can be seen on page 128 of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World when Ramona’s ex-boyfriend leaves behind his skateboard similar to how a videogame enemy would, (O’Malley, #). Furthermore, Scott’s numerous combats are not only against Ramona’s ex-boyfriends but against the past itself. These types of references, especially in fight sequences, accentuates the fact

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    Direct Assessment of Behavior Adam was observed during his 5th-period algebra class on four different occasions. On October 22nd and October 26th, he was observed for 90 minutes. October 28th, Adam was also supposed to be observed for the entire 90-minute class, but the observation was cut short after he was sent to the office due to his behavior. The final observation was conducted on October 30th, for 75 minutes. Notes were taken detailing the classroom routine and Adam 's behavior (See Appendix

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    I have read a book on skateboarding, and it did not take long for me to learn that I could never learn to skateboard by reading a book—I would have to experience it. I have read a number of books on baseball, but none of them seems to improve my game; I must get out on the baseball field and play. You may study theology and religion, but there comes a time when you must experience Christ for yourself. Without complicated theology, God Makes Us Holy guides the reader through restoration, regeneration

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    and with my reputation, people would know by now that my parents are dead and my brother left. What they did not know was that I was going down the path of my brother. Which is not a good one; parties and other things. At the skate park I had my skateboard and did some 360s and then I went to take a walk. That's when I heard some kids talking about six new families coming to town. I walked up to the

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    Alex Pardee Born and raised in Antioch, California, Alex Pardee is an up and coming artist who is breaking down many figurative aesthetic barriers. With a style molded from years of horror movies, comic books, old school gangster rap, and severe depression and anxiety, Alex’s style is simultaneously horrific and fascinating. Alex’s struggle within himself had a positive outcome that he intends to share with anyone with an open mind, eyes, and ears. At the age of 14, Alex was diagnosed with anxiety

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    On the 1300 block of Maple Valley Dr at the University of Texas, at 7:30 in the evening, we arrived at a scene of what seemed to be a very gruesome murder. The body was so mangled that it was unidentifiable. We found several items along with the victim, including a wallet, a necklace, and a pack of gum that ultimately helped us unravel the case.Here’s what we believed happened. Over a span of three weeks, we believe the girl whose body was discovered, stole many of the items that were found with

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    this scheme. Richards moves on to identification with the rhetorical question “why stop at bikes?” when addressing Evans wish to identify every bike. He uses a satire to answer to rhetorical question in suggesting ‘we also put number plates on skateboards, Nike Free Runs and walking sticks’. Richards concludes with another mention of the barcoding anecdote, creating a circular link in his article. He then echoes his past remarks, beginning with inclusive language to a historical allusion, writing

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    In our society, there are norms of what is considered to be feminine and what is to be considered masculine, but how are these norms constructed? Through the use of toys, books, and clothing, children are socialized into their “appropriate” gender. These objects provide influence over behavior and appearance, showing boys and girls what is appropriate for each gender. After some investigation it was found that the toys, books, and clothing that children use not only foster the norms of gender

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    Overweight and obese children are a significant problem in the United States today. The amount of overweight adolescents and younger children have sky rocketed, and has more than tripled since the 1970s. Developing overweight habits while young inhibits an individual’s chances of being healthy later in life. In order to prevent the obesity epidemic in our country, the major causes and root problems of obesity must be explored and put to an end. Obviously, overeating and a lacking of physical activity

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    Reflection Paper

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    Pencils rolled and minds drifted. Time seemed to pass at least twice as slow as usual when a usually energetic and lively class of fourth graders was brought to steady silence while their teacher droned on about kinetic energy later passing out a reading and worksheet. In the end worksheets ended up half finished and students left the class full of confusion and disinterest. In a later lesson, the class was transformed. The classroom was littered with poster paper, markers, and ideas. The students

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