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    your speech he said that his mother home school him. He had to wake up at 4:30 each morning and go to class which was in his house kitchen. The reason why he had to do that was because his mother didn’t have enough money to pay for him to go to an American school. Here is my first question is: “How did you feel back then?” His mother homeschooled him Obama’s house kitchen which is a disadvantage compared to others that went to a normal public or private school. Also his mother was teaching him. Also

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    The American Dream

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    Generally considered that the American Dream consists of a healthy family‚ a well-paying job and a sturdy home. A lot of people dream about it and use all their opportunities to achieve it. However‚ the socioeconomic situation of the United States is an obstacle to this ideal. The characters who inhabit Raymond Carver’s Cathedral are blue-collar Americans confused and illusioned by the hollow image of an American dream they see on the TV screen every night. Denis Johnson’s protagonists‚ however‚

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    The American Sonnet

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    Essay – The American Sonnet The ‘American Sonnet’ is not like any other sonnet‚ and is proud to be different. Billy Collins opens his sonnet by saying‚ “We do not speak like Petrarch‚ or wear a hat like Spenser‚ and it is not fourteen lines.” This illustrates straight from the beginning of the sonnet that he wants this sonnet to stand out as an original sonnet in terms or the writing techniques‚ the sonnet structure‚ and the elements used in it. “But the picture postcard‚ a poem on vacation”

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    AMERICAN EXPRESS

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    AMERICAN EXPRESS Industry Analysis • Flag bearer company for credit card business. • Headquartered in Three world financial Center‚ Manhattan‚ New York City‚ New York‚ United States and dates back to 1850. • It allows secured transaction‚ more portability of money‚ easy purchase and increased business volume. • Uses its own payment gateway names Amex Secured Pay. • Almost 24% of the total dollar value of transaction in USA is credited to Amex cards. • Top 20 most admired brands of the world.

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    The American Nightmare

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    The American Nightmare As a child I was told that I could do anything I wanted if I just set my mind on it. As I become older I am slowly beginning to realize that this is not true. In today’s society‚ determination alone will not bring you success. In fact‚ the only thing that will set you on the right direction is an expensive piece of paper that only increases in price as time goes on. “More than half of bachelor degree recipients at four-year for profit institutions carried education debt of

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    American Politics

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    9/9/13 The Logic of American Politics Overview Rational choice Definition and purpose of politics Collective action Barriers Costs of collective action Political institutions Role in overcoming collective action problems Rational Choice Approach (to the course) Understanding the way American govt. works Start by think as individuals as the unit of analysis—individual of the members of Congress‚ individual voters‚ e.g. We assume that individuals have certain preferences and

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    American inventor

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    items not resolving global issues (that was for men) Invented diligently at night‚ dad was asleep‚ drew familiar items and added to it and the drawings were nearly unrecognizable Night was the only time to stop moving‚ girls pressed her for an American life that their father wouldn’t permit(and she won’t either at first) Argued in English‚ daughters picked it up first and she got better but was still a mishmash of idioms. "When in Rome‚ do unto Romans" she spoke English in America Daughters

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    Movies

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    Serious movies or entertaining movies? Some people really like serious movies‚ such as drama and romantic movies‚ while others prefer to watch entertaining movies like “Iron man” and “Avengers”. From my point of view‚ I would like to watch entertaining movies. There are many unusual events and actions in the entertaining movies. Besides‚ this kind of movie shows our current technological advancements. In addition‚ some people get new ideas from entertaining movies. First of all‚ there are many

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    American Immigrants

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    In this essay i will talk about how some immigrants can adapt to american culture. My topic is the best ways for immigrants to adjust in the us. It is interesting because i learned about immigrants & how they adapt in america. My thesis statement is that some immigrants find it very hard to adapt to a new life. My supporting question is what are some of the biggest obstacles to adjust to life in a new country. My supporting details are 1 finding a place to live and trying to find a job to

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    American Flag

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    RETIRING of an AMERICAN FLAG The flag of the United States of America is an honored symbol of our nation’s unity‚ it’s hopes‚ it’s achievements‚ it’s glory and it’s high resolve. When the flag is in such condition‚ through wear or damage‚ that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display‚ it shall be destroyed in a dignified manner befitting such a symbol. The traditional way is to cut the flag into pieces and burn it in a modest but blazing fire. As we perform this respected duty

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