The teacher who inspired the 2007 Hilary Swank film still believes memoir writing is the best way to reach struggling students.
. Gaius Mucius Scaevola was a noble and probably mythical Roman youth, famous for his bravery. Mucius's story was told by the Roman historian Livy. When the Etruscan king Lars Porsenna held Rome under siege, Gaius Mucius famously sneaked into the Etruscan camp and attempted to murder Porsenna. His plot failed because he misidentified Porsenna and killed the wrong man. Mucius was captured. He famously declared to Porsenna: "I am Gaius Mucius, a citizen of Rome. I came here as an enemy to kill my enemy, and I am as ready to die as I am to kill. We Romans act bravely and, when adversity strikes, we suffer bravely." He also declared that he was one of three hundred other Romans willing to give their own life to kill Porsenna. Porsenna, fearful and angry, ordered Mucius to be cast into the flames. Mucius stoically accepted this punishment, preempting Porsenna by thrusting his hand into that same fire and giving no sign of pain. Impressed by the youth's courage, Porsenna freed Mucius. (via Wikipedia) At least one version of the legend goes on with Porsenna being frightened and seeking peace with Rome, aborting the siege because of this episode. It's a legend and most likely not accurate at all, but it's nevertheless an interesting story. The opposing leader assassination aspect (fashionable in a few countries nowadays) including the (quite realistic) 'collateral damage' and failure, the bluff that was well-aimed at the will of the enemy's leader and the quite incredible display of resolution all work together to form a very interesting tale. More than two millennia later, some shrewd German wrote some book drafts and theorized about how warfare is really about breaking the enemy's will to resist your demands. S O .
This selection of George Orwell’s writing, from both his novels and non-fiction, gathers together his thoughts on the subject of truth. It ranges from discussion of personal honesty and morality, to freedom of speech and political propaganda. Orwell’s unique clarity of thought and illuminating scepticism provide the perfect defence against our post-truth world of fake news and confusion.
I have 2 questions for you: 1. Is the ENTIRETY of USF RAF Croughton, which is the operational base of the US Naval Space Command which is the operational arm of the Space and Electronic Warfare Directorate, subject to the ENTIRETY of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005? [Extraneous/excessive information removed.] Question Number 2. Directly concerning the practical effective enforcement of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, if at USF RAF Croughton a “Psycho-tronic Operative” (the preferred criminal psychiatric type to operate the weapons console of the satellite directed energy weaponry network system including satellite tv dishes throughout society because professional people find using the weapons console and weaponry system sickening rather than entertaining because it is deliberately designed to gratify criminal sadism and criminal lunacy by terrorizing decent responsible members of society) is doing electronic weaponry crime on a decent, responsible member of the general public, who does that victim of that electronic weaponry crime contact (please include contact details) to report the electronic weaponry crime to: [Extraneous/excessive information removed.] Yours faithfully, Tim
This elegant Remembrance Poppy Key Ring serves as a beautiful reminder of the sacrifice made by all of those who fought and died in defence of freedom, the world over. This meaningful brooch is crafted from a combination of red, black and gold enamel.In partnership with RSL Victoria, Erstwilder will be donating $2 from the sale of each poppy design on ERSTWILDER.COM to The Poppy Appeal / ANZAC Appeal. This donation value will be doubled during ANZAC / Poppy Appeal campaign periods. Erstwilder will not be placing a limit on the number of poppies produced, to ensure that we can continue our support for current and ex-service men and women and their loved ones, in perpetuity. 50mm x 45mm (H x W)
The original artwork called 'Freedom Called' which was painted on ANZAC Day 2021.The red poppy symbolises the fallen service men and women, and the purple poppy symbolises the fallen service animals, and their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.❤🌺 LEST WE FORGET ❤🌺 Aboriginal Australians ...
La porte Guillaume, notre bien-aimé arc de triomphe dijonnais, est bien plus que la porte d’entrée du centre historique, place Darcy. Elle a joué un rôle dans la défense et la liberté de toute une ville. The Guillaume Gate, our beloved Dijon Triumphal Arch, is much more than the gateway to the historic centre, Darcy Square. She played a role in the defence and freedom of an entire city.
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