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    think. Because it meant new beginnings. New beginnings with a future unknown. But change is necessary. Necessary for her to learn‚ to grow‚ and to better herself. Being fearful of something is normal‚ but not common when someone is fearless. In The Bean Trees‚ Taylor is faced with many challenges that she has to overcome. These challenges will test her strength and ability to be true to herself. The first challenge Taylor is faced with is Turtle. That one fateful night‚ when she found Turtle in

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    Kingsolver’s novel‚ The Bean Trees‚ shows multiple perspectives of people who experience i mmigration. In the novel‚ immigration was a topic that was initially unknown by the protagonist‚ Taylor. As the story progresses‚ Taylor meets multiple people that are involved in the many facets of issues facing illegal immigrants. This pulls Taylor into another side of immigration and as readers follow‚ it makes them question if it is better to follow the law or do what is right . The Bean Trees suggests there

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    Texting While Driving

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    Specific Purpose: I want to persuade my audience to stop using their cell phones while driving a vehicle because it is extremely irresponsible and dangerous. Central Idea: Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous to yourself and others on the road and is one of the top reasons for car accidents. Attention Grabber: February 16th‚ 2010 my best friend was driving her dads new truck he just bought. She was on her way to my house. I texted her at 3:13 to ask her where she was at 3:15 she was involved

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    had to think‚ how can this pattern change so it can show light‚ and dark values. What I liked about this project was coming up with different patterns I could use. If I could do anything differently I would change the scale pattern I used on the L.L Bean boot. The still project focused on the proportions of each object and how they interacted with the other objects‚ and the light. One of the hardest things for me in this project was trying to make the wrinkles in the fabric look real. But I do really

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    The Importance of Exercise While Expecting Expecting a child comes not only with happiness and joy‚ but also many questions about what to do and change during and after pregnancy. One of the biggest questions is a question that many mothers ask themselves. Does my exercising hurt my child? The answer is one that must be chosen by the number because exercising while pregnant has its benefits and its drawbacks. Exercise plays an important role in promoting health and well being for pregnant

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    PROBLEM What is the role of sunlight on the germination of Vigna radiata (Mung bean) seed? II. TITLE The role of sunlight on the germination of Vigna radiata seed. III. RATIONALE The germination of the seed is a physiological event. The light is one of the most important environmental factors for germination of seeds. The seeds of many species do not germinate in the dark. Vigna radiata seed or Mung bean seed as it commonly called will be used for the study since it can be prepared anywhere

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    tonight‚ or my mother‚ what if something is wrong?” It does look like traffic is going to be moving anytime soon‚ and knowing that it would only take a min‚ if that‚ to respond‚ they do. Before they know it the car in front of them stops too fast and there in an accident. Texting while behind the wheel takes your eyes off the road‚ you lose your focus‚ and it has a high risk factor. Texting while driving is very dangerous and can cause serious harm. Texting while driving takes

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    Single parent‚ Teenaged mothers‚ Unmarried mothers Shawna Wilson Psychology 101 Dr. Syed October 24‚ 2012 While single parenting is not a choice many people would intentionally make‚ it can have its rewards. Many times single parents discover they are capable of doing more than they ever thought possible and that they

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    safety. In today’s society cell phone are being used for texting and talking while driving. The state of Alabama is ranked 3rd in nation for texting while driving (State ranks 3rd for texting while driving). There are only six’s states that have passed laws against driving while using a cell phone California‚ Connecticut‚ New Jersey‚ New York‚ Oregon‚ Washington and Virginia (Cell Phone and Texting Laws) . Driving while using a cell phone is precarious because it cause accident‚ injuries‚ and deaths

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    Catfish in Black Bean Sauce: A Look at the Bicultural Struggle and the Different Approaches Toward It A melting pot‚ a metaphor for a mix of multi-ethnical and/or multi-cultural people who come together to make one harmonious society and culture‚ is a common term to refer to the United States of America. Many people from numerous places all over the world pour into this land. However‚ the transition from one country and culture to another does not come easily to all. Some struggle to conciliate

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