On the eleventh day of the eleventh month every year since 1919 we have honored our veterans‚ but have you ever asked why? It’s a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism‚ love of our country‚ and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation. Maybe because some veterans are forced to cope with war injuries‚ amputated limbs‚ disabilities or post-traumatic stress disorder after they return home. Veterans risk their lives for others who never had to witness
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extraordinary happened last weekend. It was just like any other ordinary weekend. I got up later than usual on Saturday morning. After breakfast I went over to my friend Arul’s house and spent some time reading comics there. Arul has tons of comics. His father buys the latest for him. Being his friend‚ I get to read them too. We read comics till lunch-time. Then I went home‚ had lunch and took an afternoon nap. Taking an afternoon nap is a pleasure that I can indulge in only on weekends. On weekdays I do
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Will’s hand splayed on the table‚ his knuckles turning white while they supported his weight as he leaned across the table towards his father. “You’re going to sign it?” Will was aghast. The older Mr. Franklin leaned back in his chair‚ casually crossing his arms over his ample stomach. “Of course. Our independence is priceless. The citizens are being taxed on everything. Did you know that the Ackermans down in the village had to move back with their cousin back in England?” Will was indignant. “Good
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Maya Angelou an activist‚ poet‚ mother‚ and role model created vivid poetry that reflected a time in her life that was dark but strengthening. This poem is called‚ “ Weekend Glory‚ ” by Maya De Angelou. In this poem Maya‚ was speaking about her life ‚ how she doesn’t have to be rich to live her life. She don’t have anybody to impress‚ she’s just living her life like everybody else. During the 1960’s-1970’s may marches‚ riots‚ and conflicts occurred. In 1960 four black college students sat in at
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Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists Chante Procell Professor Robyn Eakloff English 215: Research and Writing May 10‚ 2015 Section One: Title and Interesting Opening Changing Regulations For Mental Health Drugs For Minors Changes need to be made to regulations for mental health drugs for minors. Parents need to get a second and third opinion before putting their children on mental illness drugs. There are safe‚ alternative methods of treatment for children
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Food Intake - 3 Days According to the World Health Organization‚ “Nutrition is the intake of food‚ considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition – an adequate‚ well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity‚ increased susceptibility to disease‚ impaired physical and mental development‚ and reduced productivity. (World Health Organization‚ 2012) ” Nothing is more important than following
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3-Day Diet Analysis The 3-day diet analysis was very interesting to me‚ and has given me some very useful and challenging information pertaining to my health. I know I do not have the healthiest eating habits‚ and after using the SuperTracker I plan to do my best at changing my diet. My current eating habits are not very bad‚ but not very good or healthy. I do not eat breakfast‚ but when I do I eat breakfast I eat food that is for lunch or dinner. I know that is not good‚ but
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Food Intake-3 Day Lannea James SCI/220 8/27/14 Donna Ferguson Food Intake-3 Day There are 3‚500 calories in 1 pound (0.45kg) of fat and I would need to burn 500/1000 calories more than I consume in each day in order for me to lose 1/21lb. of fat per week. I have discovered that in order for me to lose fat‚ I created a calorie deficit‚ however I had to avoid my body going into starvation response. In order for me to lose my body fat‚ I had to outmaneuver my body natural fat storage system. In
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College of Engineering School of Technology Field Trip Reaction Paper Plantinos‚ France Richard S. B.S Computer Engineering October 10‚ 2012 3 Day Field Trip Last September 25-27‚ 2012‚ we held a 3-day field trip in Baguio‚ La Union and Ilocos. On the first day we left Batangas at 12am so we can arrive early in Baguio. It’s a 7-hr sleepy trip but we arrived safely. We checked-in at rajah soliman hotel and ate our breakfast there. We went to our designated rooms to put our heavy bags
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3 Day-diet analysis SCI/241 04/07/2013 Brian Oddi 3 Day-diet analysis When talking about eating habits or just my eating habits‚ I would say that they are not the greatest eating habits‚ but I would not say they are the worst either. I don’t think it was really what I was eating it was how I was eating. I was skipping meals and then eating more because I was hungrier at the time. I have noticed with me eating habits that I was missing some of my daily nutrients‚ I wasn’t getting all the
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