Katerine Arzapalo Economics Lindquist 02/23/14 Not Legalizing Marijuana How would you like if you saw marijuana being sold in stores or on the streets and the police can’t do anything about it? I believe that marijuana shouldn’t be legalized. Others say that marijuana will help the economy‚ create more jobs and will be used in medical use. Yes‚ I agree that it will raise money but that isn’t going to fix everything. Supporters of this issue do a good job of making points but they down play
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The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival‚ also called the Duanwu Festival‚ is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. For thousands of years‚ the festival has been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice wrapped to form a pyramid using bamboo or reed leaves) and racing dragon boats. The festival is best known for its dragon-boat races‚ especially in the southern provinces where there are many rivers and lakes. This regatta commemorates the death
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Troy Gebert Mr. Trussel English 4 19 November 19‚ 2014 Good Food Bad Food Essay America today is known as one of the most well to do countries while also being known as one of the unhealthiest countries in the world. The world’s view of a typical American is overweight with a big mac in one hand and a television remote in the other. The sad truth is that their view isn’t too far off. About 36% percent of all Americans are considered obese. Although many are trying to stop obesity by promoting healthier
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“Unusual Loyalty” Ravens are described in the poem “The Three Ravens” as wild‚ greedy‚ and mischievous birds. Although‚ that may not be how every person would choose to describe them thus is how they are portrayed to the reader‚ and the ravens are surprised and thrown off by the actions of the other animals. Secondly‚ the hounds and the hawks are acting abnormally to how nature usually portrays them‚ they act loyally to the knight like a human would instead of being aggressive. Thirdly‚ the doe would
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young generation to understand and follow their traditional values and styles. During these celebrations‚ people are usually wearing their traditional dresses and enjoying customary foods. Moreover‚ it will be wonderful experience for people those who are not familiar with these traditional practices. Some of the festivals are of international attention‚ attracts tourists‚ and thereby
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Electronic Music Festivals Most people have a prejudice about electronic music festivals‚ they believe in many wrong ideas about it. The real significance of these events is to share a good time with those who attend and love electronic music. Also‚ it is want to encourage respect and love with others and live without prejudices to anyone and in this way of enjoy the festival without ceasing to be who you are really. But‚ this lends itself to misunderstandings with those who do not know about
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There are three things that are certain to occur in Oklahoma during the spring. One being bad weather‚ the second is the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and the third being the start of festival and fair season. Oklahoma City has festivals to celebrate the arts‚ music‚ and foods that are unique to Oklahoma. The City of Guthrie devotes a whole weekend to the Land Run of 1889 with “89er Days Celebration” and in Bartlesville you will be transported back to Indian Territory of the 1820s during the
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Đà Lạt Flower Festival Da Lat Flower Festival is a famous annual event not only in Vietnam but also in Asian region. It is frequently held in the spring to celebrate the charming nature beauty of the city. Every year‚ a large number of tourists‚ especially nature lovers‚ are fascinated by contemplating works of arts made of flowers. On the occasion of this festival‚ there is a compelling chain of events that you can not take your eyes off. In preparation for the festival‚ the local people have
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Unforgettable Spring Festival The Spring Festival‚ which is commonly known in the west as Chinese New Year‚ is the most important festival for the Chinese people and the moment that all family members get together just like Christmas. People who live or work away from home will go home before the Spring Festival. Therefore‚ it is the busiest time for the transportation systems. Spring festival is my favorite festival because all my family members can get together and that family plays an important
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Winter Solstice Festival The Winter Solstice Festival is celebrated by the Chinese on 22nd December. It is a day of merry making‚ feasting and thanksgiving. It is not only a day for setting out hopes for the coming year but also for ancestor worship. In ancient times‚ it is customary for the Emperor of China to fast on the eve of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the ceremonial rituals and ancestor worship which was carried out on the Altar of Heaven in Beijing. On the day itself‚ the Emperor
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