favorite place. It’s where I was born and bred and I try to make it a point to go back and visit at least once a year. I grew up with my parents and five siblings on a farm in rural Iowa. “Iowa ranks first in beef‚ pork‚ corn‚ soybean‚ and grain production” (Department of Economic Development)‚ so you can imagine how busy farm life is. It didn’t seem fun as a kid‚ waking up at the crack of dawn to do chores before school only to have more chores to do when we came home. Lucky for us there were five
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catching up on all the news we need to tell each other. When getting the boat ready to be placed in the water so dad can make sure it’s running just right‚ just to get the load down on the smooth or rough feel of the course and what he thinks should be done to have fun‚ win‚ and not get hurt. The radio static you get in your ears while checking the radios inside the boat and making sure the crew on land can hear you. Climbing into a fire proof suit and a full life jacket‚ when zipped all up you fit
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As you grow up‚ you often tend to look back on your childhood and remember things that have helped shape who you are as a person. For me‚ one of the most vivid events in my childhood was when I moved from my mom’s house in Nevada to my dad’s house in California when I was seven. My mom made the decision to have me move in with my dad. It was a blazing hot Saturday‚ the kind that you can only find in the suburbs of Las Vegas. I was laying down on the couch‚ watching tv and I could hear my mom talking
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Brazil is a Latin American country known as the biggest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Brazil is also a political and economic leader in South America in terms of international trade. Brazil is about to become a dominant power on the international scene. One of the great advantages Brazil has for energy potential comes from having several different climate zones. A dry‚ sunny climate in the center gives opportunity for the solar sector to be developed‚ and windy coasts
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number of extended family living throughout the country and some surrounding areas. My dad is full Palestinian and he moved here with my grandparents when he was nineteen years old along with his sister and a few aunts‚ uncles‚ and many cousins. I was about twelve years old when I took my first flight to Israel with my dad. In fact‚ it was the first time I had ever been on a plane and with
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Crossfit brings something new to the table which is why many believe it is the better way of life and physical fitness. First‚ we will look at who started Crossfit and what it means. Then I will describe what the community is and lastly we will talk about competitions. Crossfit is many things‚ but the main thing is‚ it’s a fitness regimen developed by coach Greg Glassman over several decades(Crossfit.com‚1). He was the first person to actually define fitness in a meaningful way‚ Increased work capacity
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It’s a mild September afternoon and here I am with my hair pulled up‚ wearing a white tank top‚ black shorts and my favorite hiking shoes‚ enjoying nature at its best. I’m on a trail that I’ve never hiked before‚ however I have yet to be disappointed by the views. As I look towards the sun‚ the few clouds I see floating in the sky are being nudged along by a lazy breeze that is just strong enough to cause my bangs to lightly dance across my forehead. To my left I see a flock birds flying through
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Keegan Padyk Mr. Tracy ENG 4U February 19‚ 2015 Feel the Beat Drums are essentially the skeleton (Allusion) of modern music and the most commonly known instrument in the percussion family. They establish the rhythm and tempo of most musical pieces and come in all shapes and sizes‚ very similar to clothing (Analogy)‚ with each having its own distinct style and intended sound. These include the hand drum‚ kit drum and oversize drum (Repetition). Being considered the most important part of many genres
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Georgia Aquarium. I was with my immediate family and my little brother’s friend. The drive to get there was very tedious and time consuming due to all the traffic and people walking around. While driving through the streets‚ we saw many people dressed up for the comic convention. There were super heroes like spider-man dressed in very intricate blue and red‚ and also star fighters for Star Wars in their all white and black uniforms with the fake replica guns. By the time we finally got somewhat close
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draws them to the kitchen as they walk into my home. In the den‚ located right next to the kitchen‚ is where my family fellowships together. This is the place where we all watch TV‚ play family games‚ laugh‚ talk and share stories or simply talk about our day. Up the stairs and straight ahead is my brother’s room which is known to be the messiest room of the house and a room that I am never in. Down the hallway and to the left is the bathroom which
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