English 112 20 February 2013 If I were a poor black kid Gene Marks is a contributor to Forbes and the author of the article‚ “If I were a poor black kid.” In the beginning of his article he agrees with Mr. Obama and quotes the president’s statement‚ “This is the defining issue of our time…This is a make-or-break moment for the middle class‚ and for all those who are fighting to get into the middle class. Because what’s at stake is whether this will be a country where working people can earn
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I would have liked to be a Spartan man because they were badass fighters and had no fear of death; they spent everyday training themselves to be able to protect their families and city-state‚ which I found to be inspiring because that is one of the most honorable things a person can do. Spartan life was tough and harsh enable for them to create those hardcore warriors‚ and every aspect of their lives was in the pursuit of being the best soldier for Sparta‚ and even from their birth their bodies were
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1.) If I were Maddy’s social worker I would suggest that she would get involved with cognitive behavioral therapy. I would reassure her that this therapy would help her to wrap her head around the negative thoughts and compulsions as well as obsessions. The goal would be to change her behavior‚ so that she could participate in normal daily activities again. It may also be important to look into when the symptoms OCD began. It is possible that there is something that happened in her life that she
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in a Friday morning. I can’t wait for the weekend. Left my Xbox on last night‚ chips all over the room and dirty laundry everywhere. I get up take a shower‚ eat and get dressed. I pick whatever I find first thing on my dresser. After all those things‚ I usually play COD on my Xbox. I play with my friends and online gamers. It’s been 30 minutes since I started playing. Its 8:50am‚ I’m going to be late I thought while getting my shoes and bag on. As I arrived at school‚ I went straight to my locker
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Jossie Postell If I were in Sir Bedivere’s shoes I would have probably thrown the sword without hesitation. Although‚ I would be without hesitation I would still question why I was doing so. When the King tells him to throw the sword he does not really explain. On page 194 he basically tells Sir Bedivere that crying will not avail him. He tells him to take Excalibur‚ the sword‚ to the water’s side‚ and when they get there throw the sword into the water. Instead of Sir Bedivere throwing the sword
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If I Were Prime Minister of Canada As Prime Minister of Canada I feel that there are some things that need to be changed in this country. I think that these things would greatly benefit us better as a country both economically wise and socially wise. These things are; Expanding and securing our far North and Arctic territory by building outposts‚ both military and research‚ as well as to construct naval bases to protect our waters from invading countries such as the United States and Russia
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If I Were 1 Inch Tall By: Riya Pandya Being just an inch tall …. sounds really strange‚ but if I were really such‚ I would really be very unique and special. All the equipments I would use had to be very diminutive. It might sound strange but I would have lots of leverage. I can go anywhere I wish to without a travelling mode. Just a small crumb of bread would be enough for my lunch and I can also explore many new things and get new experiences.If I wanted to go surfing‚ I could
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global missions. “Do not go where the path may lead‚ go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Every successful enterprise has a very clear strategic purpose.” – Mitch Daniels‚ President of Purdue University Bright Hope World (BHW) It wasn’t just raining. Water was bucketing out of the sky. Rob stared up in the half light to the sagging bunk above his own‚ and wondered for the umpteenth time what he was doing in this wet‚ tropical‚ hot‚ humid‚ smelly place
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carry with them? I do not think it can be anything for which we should feel proud of. Bad roads‚ poor sanitation and garbage lying in heaps—this is what a casual visitor to Johore Bahru sees. But who is responsible for this sorry state of affairs? It is the Johore Bahru City Council which looks after the civic administration. Mayor is the head of a civic body and he has his team of councillors to help him. His post is‚ indeed‚ a post of great responsibility. If I were mayor‚ I would try to make things
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If I were a Texas Governor Texas is one of the best cities in the United States. The past leaders worked exceptionally well in taking Texas to its status. They need to be applauded for their exemplary work. The current office of the governor has been working with other local leaders to ensure that improvement is realized. As the governor of Texas‚ I would be committed to serving the people of Texas City. My primary objective would be ensuring that all citizens are safe from any harm. Additionally
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