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DAY 226 Elvis Presley gets Presidential Medal of Freedom The legendary rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 41 years after his death.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is bestowed by the President of the United States and is the highest award that can be given to a civilian.

private endeavors". Speaking at the awards ceremony on Friday, President Trump said: "America is blessed to have the most skill, passion and talent of anywhere on earth.

1 DAY 226 Elvis Presley gets Presidential Medal of Freedom The legendary rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 41 years after his death. Presley is known as the "King of rock and roll". He was one of seven recipients of the award. Other recipients included baseball great Babe Ruth and Supreme Court judge Antonin Scalia. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is bestowed by the President of the United States and is the highest award that can be given to a civilian. It recognizes those people who have made, "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors". Speaking at the awards ceremony on Friday, President Trump said: "America is blessed to have the most skill, passion and talent of anywhere on earth. We are truly a great nation and we're a nation that is doing really, really well right now." The White House described Elvis as, "an enduring American icon". It added: "Presley defined American culture to billions of adoring fans around the world. Fusing gospel, country, and rhythm and blues, the star had created a sound all his own." Elvis is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. Other musical stars to get the award include Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder. SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER A judge and a baseball star also got the medal of freedom. The Medal of Freedom is awarded to civilians. President Trump said America has the most talent on Earth. The White House said Elvis Presley not iconic. Who is the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to? What kind of contribution is required for someone to get the award? What interests do people need to serve for someone to get the award? What adjective did Donald Trump use to describe the USA?

DAY 227 Explanation : Push comes to shove!!! Stan Regarding new employees, I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Carrie Why don't you hire a headhunter?

Stan Thanks. I will. Let me know if there are any others you think of. Carrie Sure thing. And, if push comes to shove, you can try going to a career fair.

2 DAY 227 Explanation : Push comes to shove!!! Stan Regarding new employees, I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Carrie Why don't you hire a headhunter? Stan They can be expensive. For now, I'm hoping to recruit through the Internet and through word of mouth. Carrie I'm not sure what Timothy's doing. You might give him a call. Stan Thanks. I will. Let me know if there are any others you think of. Carrie Sure thing. And, if push comes to shove, you can try going to a career fair. Stan I'll probably have to. Thanks, Carrie. ( When/If ) push comes to shove - When matters must be confronted, when a crucial point is reached Example : If push comes to shove, the Federal Reserve Chairman will lower the interest rate

DAY 228 Michelle Obama's book best-selling of 2018 The new autobiography penned by the former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama has stormed to the top of the bestseller lists.

Amazon calls it: "An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.

will inspire millions of readers." Michelle Obama summed up the idea behind her book. She said: "Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there's more growing to be done.

3 DAY 228 Michelle Obama's book best-selling of 2018 The new autobiography penned by the former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama has stormed to the top of the bestseller lists. The in-depth memoir of her life and times at the White House is now the fastest-selling book of 2018 and holds the top spot on Amazon's bestseller list. The 448-page book is called 'Becoming'. Amazon calls it: "An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States." The book's publisher, Penguin Random House, said: "We are thrilled by the extraordinary response to Ms Obama's beautifully rendered and deeply personal memoir, and we are confident that 'Becoming' will inspire millions of readers." Michelle Obama summed up the idea behind her book. She said: "Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there's more growing to be done." An Amazon reviewer wrote: "Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous address." The autobiography and Ms Obama's accompanying nationwide tour to promote it have ignited talk of the former First Lady running for President in One of her aides quickly dismissed any speculation, saying: "Let me be very clear, it will never happen." SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER The article says Ms Obama wrote her book with a fountain pen. The article says Ms Obama's was very stormy. The book is slightly under 450 pages long. The publisher said the book was thrilled. What is the name of the book's publisher? What was the publisher's reaction to the book? Who did the publisher say the book would inspire? What did Michelle Obama saw there was more of to be done?

Ken Well, I've had enough. I quit. Johnny You can't quit on us now. Who will handle all the new employees that are coming in?

4 Day 229 I'm completely strung out!!! Ken Johnny, I can't take it anymore. Johnny What do you mean, Ken? Ken The stress of this job is killing me. My whole department is quitting, and I'm not getting any support. I'm completely strung out. Johnny These changes are hard on all of us. Ken Well, I've had enough. I quit. Johnny You can't quit on us now. Who will handle all the new employees that are coming in? Ken I'll be happy to help with the transition, but then I'm out of here. Explanation : Strung out - physically or emotionally exhausted Example Everyone was so strung out last night at the concert.

DAY 230 Conception to birth sculptures unveiled in Qatar A new artwork has been unveiled in Doha, Qatar. The new artwork was created by the British artist Damien Hirst.

It consists of 14 giant bronze sculptures that show the beginning of human life from conception to birth. The first exhibit shows a human sperm entering an egg.

The very detailed exhibits are between 5 and 14 meters high. They have been installed in front of a women's healthcare center in Qatar.

5 DAY 230 Conception to birth sculptures unveiled in Qatar A new artwork has been unveiled in Doha, Qatar. The new artwork was created by the British artist Damien Hirst. He is famous for his art installations that include dead sharks and cows in clear plastic boxes. His new modern-art work is called The Miraculous Journey. It consists of 14 giant bronze sculptures that show the beginning of human life from conception to birth. The first exhibit shows a human sperm entering an egg. The sculptures progress from the egg producing an embryo, which then turns into a fetus in a giant womb. The final sculpture is of a newborn baby. The very detailed exhibits are between 5 and 14 meters high. They have been installed in front of a women's healthcare center in Qatar. PHRASE MATCH Give your best answer One hundred photos have been released. Some photos show London after the Armistice to end the war was signed. Not everyone is happy with the sculptures. They are very controversial in Qatar. Layla Ibrahim, a Qatari art specialist, said: "They are not meant to be decorative, they are meant to create debates. We are not expecting everyone to like them [or] understand them." She added: "We believe it reflects the hospital's mission of taking care of the healthcare of women and babies." Mr Hirst said: "Culturally, it's the first naked sculpture in the Middle East. It's very brave." He added: "The journey a baby goes through before birth is bigger than anything it will experience in its human life. I hope the sculpture will instill in the viewer a sense of awe and wonder at this extraordinary human process." There is a photo of a soldier having a haircut in a temporary barbers. The photo colouriser is based in France. What is shown in a giant womb? How high is the tallest sculpture? What is Layla Ibrahim's job? What did Layla Ibrahim say the sculptures reflect?

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