The Worst Christmas Ever It was December 1991‚ I just had my ninth birthday two months prior. My father was a cross-country truck driver. He had been one since before I was born. He loved being able to see new places and even visit places he had been before. He loved taking my brother‚ sister and me on “runs” with him‚ when we didn’t have school! In the few years‚ before his death my father had a Triple-Bypass and had a pacemaker put into his heart. This December 12th will make it nineteen
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Is lying ever ok? Lying is probably one of the most common wrong acts that we carry out. However‚ it is an unavoidable part of human nature. Most people would say that lying is always wrong‚ except when there’s a good reason for it - which means that it’s not always wrong! I disagree with this belief. From my understanding‚ it is not Okay to knowingly lie‚ no matter what. Always tell the truth. Most people make up excuses all the time because it’s easier than telling the truth which may be
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entire family in shock. This would be a Thanksgiving Day the whole family would never forget. It would likewise be my first phone call to the police. Slowly the phone rang and the officer said‚ “911 what is your emergency?” I answered‚ saying‚ “Help‚ help my house has been robbed”‚ much to our dismay the robbery would affect our lives forever. Prior that day I got all set for a Thanksgiving‚ feast while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the crisp air of autumn‚ it was appropriate
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Is Terrorism Ever Justified? “Terrorism has no justification‚ no matter what pretext terrorist use for their deeds.” Says Mohamed El Aziz Ben Achour‚ a Tunisian Culture and Preservation of Heritage Minister. (UN News Centre.) Many people view terrorism the same way as Ben Achour‚ especially in America. But there are also many of those‚ such as Alan Dershowitz‚ who counter with questions like‚ “Is ‘terrorist’ just a negative version of ‘freedom righter’?” and “How are civilian deaths in terrorism
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forward in life‚ and it is what put him on top. Ward started out at a small high school in Atlanta‚ and then he went to The University of Georgia where he was drafted to the professional football team‚ the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward was easily one of the best receivers to play in the NFL by far. In an article written about one of Wards hits where he broke Keith Rivers jaw‚ Larry Brown says “Lesson be learned: always go hard and stay on your toes when you’re occupying the same space as Hines Ward. Otherwise
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Is it ever right to kill? There is a lot of argument about whether it is ever right to kill anyone. What is killing? Well the dictionary definition is: to cause death/the act of causing death. But is that enough? Is there another type of killing? A type that is justifiable. For example if a person steals or puts you in mortal danger is it acceptable to take their life in return? But more importantly is it morally right? Helene Moszkiewiez worked in the resistance during the holocaust. She was
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Is Killing Ever Justified No I don’t think killing for any reason is ever justified be it as revenge against someone or just because you want to hurt another person. In the book ‘Kill the Possum’ I think the author is demonstrating to the readers that everyone needs to be responsible for their actions and aware of the consequences of the effects of their actions on others. Also the lies people will say when they want to protect what is close to them. As Dylan became friends with this family
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Exam Essay - CGC 1D0 Boucherville‚ Quebec Maud van Gellecum June 19‚ 2014 Boucherville‚ Quebec I have chosen Boucherville to be the best place to live in Canada. This beautiful city‚ with a population of 41‚928 people‚ is located in the Montérégie region in Quebec‚ in Canada. It is a suburb of Montréal and is located on the South shore of the St. Lawrence River. Boucherville was originally founded in 1667 by Pierre Boucher‚ for whom the city was later named. Over several centuries‚ the
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fairy tales like Cinderella can be perceived in several drastically different mindsets. As a young child‚ Disney portrayed Cinderella as a magical rags to riches tale where a poor maiden was swept off her feet by her Prince Charming and lived happily ever after. Complete with insightful talking mice‚ extravagant ball gowns and an extremely accommodating fairy godmother‚ the film was enough to make any little girl feel like a princess in her own rights. However‚ while reading a less charming version
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Describe your perfect day Waking up crack of dawn is the best way to start my day. The shimmering sun rays make their way through slit of my baby pink‚ silk satin curtains. The warm sunbeam acts like an alarm clock‚ striking my face as an untouchable object. I cover my face with my thick‚ yet light hot pink quilt‚ trying to avoid the fact that I have to wake up. I snooze knowing the fact that I don’t have to rush out of my ever welcoming bed. My bed is my best friend. Taking a lazy walk around
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