Melinda Sordino is the main character and narrator of Laurie Halse Anderson 's 1999 novel Speak.Her last name, Sordino, is an Italian word that can be translated as mute..oing into ninth grade at Merryweather High School, Melinda Mel Sordino goes to a party with three other friends and is raped by a senior, Andy Evans.
The Wear and Tear Theory of Aging. The wear and tear theory of aging believes that the effects of aging are caused by damage done to cells and body systems over time. Essentially, these systems wear out due to use. Once they wear out, they can no longer function correctly.
Fair wear and tear. Fair wear and tear refers to the gradual deterioration of things that are used regularly in a property when people live in it. A tenant is not responsible for normal fair wear and tear to the property or any chattels provided by the landlord when they use them normally. The tenant is responsible for any intentional or careless damage. An example of this would be where a stove element wears out from normal cooking. This is fair wear and tear.