For example, John Callahan is a quadriplegic who is confined to a wheel chair for the rest of his life. John is a political cartoonist, and makes a living through writing jokes and funny cartoons. ... However, John Callahan's cartoons regularly depict subjects such as the handicapped, alcoholics, anorexics, and criminals. ... It made everyone laugh because each and every one of them had heard my grandmother say that joke at least once. ... Some critics scolded John Callahan for "mocking" those that are handicapped; however, I believe John was simply making his situation bearable. ...

• Word Count: 799
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

My sister in law , her fiancé John, and their friend are among the guests for the evening. ... John gives me a wave of his arm, and blows his daughter a kiss. ... In disbelief of the words I just heard, I was quickly trying to catch up with everyone. ... With sullen looks on their faces it had finally hit home, John was gone. ... John was intoxicated, and driving the car that had crushed him. ...

• Word Count: 1053
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

With Grandpa John, stepping up to the plate, I felt like he was my dad in numerous ways. ... Grandpa John is the most important person in my life because he's charismatic, taught me how to be a good listener, and is always the go-to guy. ... The only thing I heard him say was "GO!... Grandpa John was the go-to guy whenever there was a problem. ... Grandpa John is the most important person in my life, from him always being there for me, teaching me right from wrong, and coaching me to become a better listener. ...

• Word Count: 960
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

A raucous laughter can be heard from, behind the door, Kumalo apprehensively knocks at the door. ... John is pleasantly surprised to see Kumalo. ... John speaks vociferously about the things happening in Johannesburg. ... One of the workmen informs them that he had last heard that Absalom was staying with Mrs. ... John accompanies him to the prison. ...

• Word Count: 1652
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The third paragraph that amazed me was the Tylenol case, I had never heard of it until I read it in this book. ... I love this book and I definitely will read the rest of the books in the list, and other John Douglas books. ...

• Word Count: 1818
• Approx Pages: 7

At the beginning Granny was on so many medications she couldn't interrupt what was actually going on and everything she heard she mostly made up or did not see things clearly. ... She was a young widow after her husband John passed away. ... Granny did not even think about John as much as she did about George. John was George's friend and when granny got stood up John came in place and told Granny he would marry her . ... In her last moments she still was thinking about George more then her husband John. ...

• Word Count: 1056
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It maybe a cliche, but it was too true for journalist at the turn of the century. A Muckraker is a brave organization exposing injustices; so grave they made the blood of the average America run cold. Publishing a series of articles had a much more immediate impact. America is still facing uncoverin...

• Word Count: 582
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

I have heard you had a rough childhood, how was your childhood life? ... But when I heard about all the drinking and drugs that my family was involved in I got kind of disgusted. ... How was your relationship with your father John Barrymore? ...

• Word Count: 1715
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The dove could be heard throughout L"Amour's large Spanish style home as though in an echo chamber, and outlived most of its species as the writer's "good luck mascot" (Hall). ... Hondo sold more than 1.5 million copies and was made into a film starring John Wayne. ... Today, over eighty million copies of his novels are now in print, and according to Bantam Books, after the publication of The Man from the Broken Hills, L"Amour is their best selling author, edging out John Steinbeck and Zane Grey. ...

• Word Count: 1689
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Described by Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, Martha "received [her] with great ease and politeness. ... Most women did not even bother to step outside of the household due to the shots heard during the war and to protect their children. ...

• Word Count: 1103
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

MY IRISH HERITAGE Five generations ago my ancestors, John and Mary Coin, journeyed to America, leaving behind their homeland of Knockbraugh, Ireland. ... We've all heard of Leprechauns, but who really knows exactly what a Leprechaun is? ...

• Word Count: 1407
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In developing VH1, its president John Sykes wanted "a focused adult channel with a singular vision music first." ... The only show on MTV that probably would cater to them would be one called Be Heard: an MTV global forum with Colin Powell. ...

• Word Count: 1328
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

My grandfather John Bass, was the overseer of a large plantation in South Carolina before the Civil War. ... I've heard her talk of her brother Henry Bass from Texas; in fact he came to Arkansas when I was about 7 years old. ... When they married, he had at home then, John, Ernest, Oreal, Allen and Rubyhell.(?) ...

• Word Count: 5522
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

Everyone has a narrative about their life, and this is my story. My life has changed for the better since I moved to America. I implemented into my life that created amazing, compounding change, and completely shifted the direction and energy of my life. That has totally changed my life, we left everything behind us. My parents quit their perfect jobs and me and my sister left all our friends behind us. ...

• Word Count: 2164
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School