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Working is not always meant to be a bad thing, sometimes a virtue; moreover, work is a necessity on the  verge of becoming a pleasure. 

Book Review

My Book is titled "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon Draper. This book caught my attention by the details with the passage which made it seem so real that I can easily relate. Tears of a Tiger is a great book because it can quite possibly be someone's life story.



This books themes are sorrowful and remorseful. The story takes place at a basketball game where the Hazlewood High School Tigers win the championship. Andy, the main character, was very excited about their win that he wanted to celebrate with his best friend Robby and fellow team mates Bj and Tyrone. Drinking and driving, Andy's vision was sluggish and resulted in a car crash. Everyone except Robby escaped from the car and within seconds after, the car blew up. Andy, of course feels at fault for his best friends death. Though it isn't Andy's fault because they were all drinking, he blames himself. Throughout the passage, Andy is depressed and faces reality. It finally kicks in that his best friend is dead. He is ordered to go to a physiologist who tries to comfort him as much as he could. As he turns away from family, friends, and even his girlfriend, he finds he is losing the most precious thing of all- his ability to face the future. When he tries to go to sleep, Robert comes into his dreams and tells him it is all his fault, but he forgives him for everything. Andy was very lonely one night and had no one to turn to about his problems. He called his therapist, his girlfriend and even his coach but no one picked up. He gave up hope in finding a friend to rely on. The next day Andy didn't show up at school and everyone was looking for him but he was nowhere in sight. Is he going to be able to go on in life and still have the guilt in his heart that he killed his best friend?

What can you guess happens next? If you like mysteries, this book is definitely the book for you. I liked this book because it was my by favorite author Sharon Draper and all of her books tell a deep story. I rate this book a 5.

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Many children who grew up watching Disney Channel often see that in every story there's a happy ending.. Within the happy ending, there is always a princess and her prince charming. In this case, this is not always how the story ends. A Tumblr artist has turned the classic fairy tale romance on its head by taking Disney's most famous heroines and illustrating them as males.

In the article featured on PolicyMic, "Disney Couples Are Even More Beautiful When They're Same Sex." The article consist of nine portraits of Disney couples, but the princess is replaced by a male look-alike. The portraits include Cinderella and Prince Charming, Pocahontas and John Smith, Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, Ariel and Prince Eric, Megara and Hercules, Esmeralda and Captain Phoebus, Tiana and Prince Naveen and Belle and the Beast.

What most of us don't know is that many of the Disney characters are played by males and portrayed as female.. For instance, Ursula from the story "The Little Mermaid", is infact inspired by a drag queen.

The tale of the Chinese woman who impersonates a man and takes her father’s place during a war has intrigued many queer theorists for years. In the Disney version, the film has fun with gender identity and the possibility of same-sex romance. Shang shows an interest in the male Mulan, but it is only once she reveals herself that he makes his move.

Disney Channel is getting ready to break history, when it introduces the first ever gay family on the network. One of the final few episodes of the hit series Good Luck Charlie will feature the Duncan parents interacting with a lesbian couple, while Charlie goes on a playdate with their child. That begs the question, is the world ready for an openly gay character on a Disney show, many have asked.


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Work Cited

Kim, Victoria. "Disney Couples Are Even More Beautiful When They're Same Sex." PolicyMic. 22 Jan 2014. Web. 24 Jan 2014.

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In an article by Quora, Arsene Hodali, a student, gives his input on the question and article entitled, "What Are Some Common Forms of Sexism That Men Face?" In the article, he gives a number of examples, which to me are pretty accurate. Here are a few examples.

Men have feelings but are expected to be tough enough not to show them. In a relationship, they are looked up to, to be the strongest of them both. Arsene Hodali states in the text, "Men are conditioned to reject anything feminine within themselves such as emotions, frailty, and so on (homophobia could be argued as a physical and violent manifestation of this conditioned rejection)."

Children who are not in school and are at home often seem to love their stay at home mothers more than the fathers.. Why? Because the fathers work to provide a stable home, the tend to be away as much as the children would like. Also, this could be the reason children, particularly boys, tend to be more feminine.

In reference to the article, Hodali notes, "When a man and a woman commit the same crime, the man will most times receive a harsher sentence and be assumed the initiator if the man and woman were partners in crime (this is largely sexist towards women in that it believes men to be more in control of their own actions, but it's a double-edged sword)."

The study found that men receive sentences that are 63 percent higher, on average, than their female counterparts. A 2009 study suggested the difference in sentencing might arise because "judges treat women more leniently for practical reasons, such as their greater caretaking responsibility." Past studies have also found that minority men are, on average, given longer prison sentences than white men convicted of the same crimes.

I, personally can relate to this because I see all the time how judges sentence minorities a harsher punishment; moreover, I have also experienced it as well. Referring to the Zimmerman trial, he shot a 17 year old boy claiming he thought he was up to no good. His bad judgment, a claim that was totally wrong, Zimmerman murdered Trayvon Martin on the spot.

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Work Cited
Hodali, Arsene and Junner, Jazz. "What Are Some Common Forms of Sexism That Men Face?" Quora. 19, Dec 2013 Web. 18, Jan 2014

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In the article "Breaking down public and private schools" by Jessica Gaspar, writer in NextStepU website, she talks about what a state college offers and what a private college offers. A state college, offering afordable cost, evidently would be a good choice for me.

So what does a state college have to offer?  Most state colleges have a low tuition fee, therefore a public college would most likely be anyone’s decision. The only difference between a public college and a private college is where the funding is coming from. Public colleges get money from the state that helps them insure the education cost. People, struggling to make a big decision on a college, most likely will choose a public university.

            A private college, outragioulsy expensive, has many benefits as well. Ian Jones chose a private college. This student at John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) in California, says, “I like the small class size, more personal attention from the instructors, and that I’m not just a number.”
Although you may choose a private college, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll recieve a better education that you woud a public university.

             Coming to a crossroad, you dont know which is best fit and would benefit you most. This is very hard especially when it comes to seniors in high school. Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ranks on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.

          Visiting college Web sites and learning about what events take place, who visits as guest speakers, and how to get in touch with current students and faculty is a good way to decide if you want to spend the time and money on a visit. Check a school's Web site to find the admissions officer. Send them an e-mail to ask about getting in touch with students identifying a few with interests similar to yours.

         All in all, this is your BIG DECISION and making this decision carefully will surely benefit you in the end. Remember, this is the crossroad of your high school career, to your college career and potentially a good job in the end. "Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster. Otherwise, why do so many people walk upright and with open eyes into their misfortune?" -Elias Canetti

 

 

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Gaspar, Jessica.  "Breaking down public and private schools."  www.nextstepu.com, 2013.  Web. 2013. http://www.nextstepu.com/public-vs-private-how-to-choose-a-college.arthttp://www.presentation-process.com/presentation-of-data-clarity.html#axzz2kMAPWrzO

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    Students, during the last year of their college career, began to question the importance of a college education. So they question themselves of why going to college is so important? Well, going to college is important because it provides more opportunities for those with a college degree than those who dont have a higher education than high school.

   With an economy only slowly recovering from a deep recession, and jobs still scarce those seeking employment are increasingly realizing the value and importance of a college degree. Oftentimes, because of such an overwhelmingly large pool of seekers, an applicant without an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or even a Master’s degree can automatically be thrown out of an employer’s search, all for a simple lack of certifiable credentials.

     While many students think that immidiatley going to work right after high school sounds satifying, truth is, going to college would be better in the long run dispise tuition cost, etc. Data from the government proves that higher education degree completion is important for job seekers; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2009 the unemployment rate was more than twice as high for persons without a high school diploma than for persons with an Associate’s degree.

    An outragious number of todays graduates are unable to find any high paying jobs that were once available. So a college degree serves as a gate way to better opportunities financially than those of a high school diploma.  The more connections you get during your college career, the more options you will have when you go looking for jobs.

     Finally, in the job search most applicants notice that connections to people inside and outside their field are a great, almost unrivaled resource. Persons you meet during your career as a student—whether they be professors, instructors, fellow classmates or school administrators—can have a very positive effect on your future prospects. They can recommend your work, mention your name to others, and provide the resources necessary to find the perfect job. So, when calculating the cost-benefit ratio of continuing on or returning to school next semester, be sure to take into mind not only the future possible salary implications, but also the other skills and resources you may attain during the education process.

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       The importance of an education is pretty important, especially in the economy we are in now. Education is not all about studying and getting good marks. It is really a means to discover new things which we don't know about and increase our knowledge. Gaurav Barr

 

       An educated person has the ability to differentiate between right and wrong or good and evil. It is the foremost responsibility of a society to educate its citizens. A person becomes perfect with education as he is not only gaining something from it, but also contributing to the growth of a nation -Gaurav Barr

 

      Working hard on a goal and being praised for their intelligence is a great thing for a student. First you have been rewarded for your work and secondly people admire you for your knowledge, showing education can make you feel happy and satisfied with yourself. In many countries, children do not get to have and equal education as us American citizens; therefore, we should take pride in our country for our education system.

 

     Its normal to think that in order to be someone in life you would have to continue your education after high school. My parents are examples of this. Ever since my parents were kids, they dreamed of growing up and becoming professionals. My dad wanted to be a lawyer and my mom wanted to become a teacher. But what happened? My dad graduated from high school and then just started working immediately. My mom just recently graduated from college in 2011 with a business degree, but still, she isnt a teacher yet.

 

    Depending on the level of success you’re seeking to achieve, the level of education may be relative, but the bottom line is, an education of some sort is often paramount to future success. Completing increasingly advanced levels of education shows that you have a drive and commitment to learn and apply information, ideas, theories, and formulas to achieve a variety of tasks and goals.-Andrea Santiago