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    together.An unhealthy obsession with work means workaholics find little time for hobbies‚ family and friends and therefore may be “at work” during family occasions‚ outings or just even everyday family time.The family may get so used to the workaholic being absent‚ that they learn to get along without him.This means workaholics have little time for hobbies and are generally distant towards people who are supposed to be closest to them.The children and spouses of workaholics are often neglected.This can

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    Being A Non-Conformist

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    many reasons for this problem. First‚ I have been brought up in a very specific way by my parents and they have taught me well‚ but in some ways‚ I’m starting to become like them and not becoming who I want to be. I‚ as I am following my parents‚ am being a conformist‚ as I am conforming to what my parents what and believe‚ and Emerson says‚ “Whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist.” Another reason is because I‚ like many people these days‚ am absorbed by technology and “must” use it to learn

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    Being A Lawnmower Mother

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    their childs future. This could mean they rush to defend them anytime they receive a score lower than 99% on a test. Or they will drop a forgotten item off at the school‚ so that their daughter/son does not have to worry or accept the consequences of being irresponsible. If you have a ‘lawnmower’ mom then most likely when she offers to help you with an assignment‚ she ends up doing the entire project for you‚ to ensure that you receive a perfect grade. In some cases these things can be helpful

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    Being at the appropriate place of duty at the correct time is a vital element of being a respectable soldier. being at the right place at the right time is particularly important‚ reason being is to make certain orders are carried out and to ensure a steady optempo. A soldier can not exceed in the united states army if he or she is constantly late and at the wrong place. A soldier who truly wants to succeed in the military must go out of his or her way to get squared away on his or her place of duty

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    – What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous? Reaching fame is one of the most desired achievements for many people nowadays. In fact‚ since childhood‚ children identify themselves with the celebrities they see on television and they aim to be as popular as their idols. Even though‚ sometimes‚ children (and also adults) are not aware of the fact that fame can bring either advantages or disadvantages. The main advantage of being famous is that you can make money very easily‚

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    Human Being A Machine

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    The history starts in 1952‚ where Alan Turing‚ a math professor‚ arrives home and finds his apartment with a number of things missing‚ but nothing of great value‚ so as a normal person do‚ he called the police. The police come in and after some questioning‚ he explained that he believed to be a friend of his boyfriend‚ Alan was never ashamed of his sexuality‚ but at that time the law criminalized relations between homosexuals‚ and for his surprise‚ he got arrested. Alan Turing was an extraordinary

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    Mahatma Gandhi once said‚ “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Being an American is being free and open for change. Change is almost like an occurring thing. Sometimes I wish that maybe instead of making change‚ we could understand what we have first‚ almost take recognition. Then suddenly‚ we muster up something in a moment and then we feel it’s not good enough so we build onto something new. Why can’t we understand what we have‚ rather than trying to make something new? We have people

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    immigrant isn’t really an easy lifestyle because there are many disadvantages to being an immigrant. One disadvantage is not being able to participate in activities that you would

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    The Importance of Being Earnest Social class and public reputation are two of the most common things that influence a person in their decision making. In “The Importance of Being Earnest”‚ Oscar Wilde mocks a society for their reasons of choosing who to marry. Oscar Wilde expresses an ironic and satiric perspective on a society that builds a marriage upon a foundation of money‚ power‚ and deceit. The play “The Importance of Being Earnest‚” is one of the most perfect examples of satire in our

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    Being a college athlete is an accomplishment to be proud of and provides personal benefits to the student. Every year more than 360‚000 students partake in intercollegiate sports programs endorsed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Athletic Participation and Wellness 153). The benefits that come from being talented and dedicated to a sport includes scholarships and social interaction with schools and people. However‚ many are concerned with how it may conflict with their educational

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