Harvey Pearce Elizabeth Baker English 111-FW01 January 24‚ 2015 Magical Memories The night before Christmas‚ the smell of warm homemade chocolate chip cookies baking for Santa filled the air. Our tree stood so tall and was covered with colorful bows and bright twinkling lights; the fragrance of fresh pine was simply divine. As the bright beautiful sun began to set‚ I knew that it wouldn’t be too much longer before Christmas was finally here. Bedtime came and so did the rain‚ but I snuggled
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Welcome to “The Land of a Thousand Blessings.” A short flight from the continental U.S.‚ Puerto Rico is a wondrous dichotomy of American sensibilities and international charm. Blending Spanish‚ Indian and African cultures‚ the island boasts lush tropical forests‚ pristine beaches‚ and a diverse dining and nightclub scene. There are far too many reasons why Puerto Rico is a wonderful place to live‚ but if we have to list a few‚ we would say: Tax Incentives The tiny island offers some big tax breaks
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It has been a year since the last time I visited a place which left enduring memories in me - an old palace once belonged to my friend - The Great Gatsby. I still remember the day I have met him for the first time in one of his weekly generous parties. It was a summer day in 1922‚ soon after the end of World War‚ the golden era of the United States‚ when the laws against alcohol have just been repealed‚ I as well as many people were attracted to long Island with the hope of following their American
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The Fourth of July Giant flags of red‚ white‚ and blue‚ children shouting in parades‚ spinning noise-makers‚ streamers‚ and centerpieces: sounds like the perfect birthday celebration! But‚ the Fourth of July is more than just the nation’s birthday. It is the countless number of friends and family‚ the perfect weather‚ the backyard barbeques‚ and the brilliant fireworks that light up the night sky. No other holiday makes people feel the same as they do on the Fourth of July. On the Fourth of
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Descriptive Writing Overview Lesson Overview The students will read a description of a visit to the Belmont Mansion and then write their own descriptive writing. Topic Descriptive writing Objectives The students will write a piece of descriptive writing. Standards Writing process‚ summarizing‚ drawing conclusions‚ vocabulary‚ adjectives‚ graphic organizers Time Required 1 class period Recommended Grade Level 4-8+ Credits Alison Nicole Rager Preparation
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smell the salty ocean water. We are finally here after twelve long leg cramping‚ neck hurting‚ and back wrenching hours in the car. It was all worth it though just thinking about getting your toes in the tan hot sand. Once we were finally in the city and driving down the strip we rolled down the windows and just admired the view of the ocean and all the waves crashing in. I couldn’t wait to get to the condo and be able to go out into the water. Finally we were there in front of the Aqua where
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Tin Spur Ranch: First Look The Tin Spur Ranch is every cowboy and cowgirl’s dream wedding destination. Located on a stunning prairie‚ six miles outside Victoria in Southern Texas‚ the 40-acre working Long Horn Ranch is the perfect spot for a simple country wedding. Grab the photographer‚ the ultimate photo spots are everywhere on the rustic ranch! Get up close (But not too close!) with a Long Horn for a candid or two. On a more serious note‚ stroll down to the two beautifully landscaped ponds for
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I have been a National Basketball Association fan for decades now. I can remember when I was young; I would just sit there on a Sunday afternoon and just stare. Stare without any interruption at my family’s television. Watching the greatness of Michael Jordan‚ who I watched‚ win 6 Championships. The rivalry between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks was one of the greatest series in playoff basketball in the history of the N.B.A. The love of basketball runs deep within me‚ not just with the sport
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My Home Suva‚ Fiji Islands was my birthplace‚ I’ve lived there half my life. Being a dot on a globe‚ two separate islands on a map‚ and a small population‚ Fiji is surrounded with grains of sand and salty water. The beach was my playground. Precious memories were left behind when I had to move to a different country with my family‚ but the beach was a place never to be forgotten. The beach is my home where I explored‚ learned‚ and relaxed; it swept up my childhood to the shores as each tide pushes
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I first laid eyes on the monstrosity‚ I was very intimidated. The thought of entering this behemoth marveled me and made me even more excited to enter and watch the Mexico soccer game that I was anxiously waiting for! Chicago itself is a marvelous city with hidden gems scattered throughout‚ like Soldier Field. The cold air of Lake Michigan stung my skin and felt like shards of ice piercing my body. Soldier Field‚ in Chicago‚ is a monstrosity of a place. Going there to watch a Mexico soccer game was
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