4. ‘Reading is a dying hobby in this multimedia age.’ Is this true? Reading as a pastime has been likened to an endangered animal facing extinction from the threat of the poachers — in this case‚ the multimedia age. It has been said that reading as a hobby is gradually losing its appeal as opposed to Internet gaming‚ blogging (writing an online diary)‚ listening to podcasts and ipods and watching popular drama series on television. Evidently‚ many more forms of recreation and leisure are rising
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Hobby is activity that individuals do for pleasure on the spare time. Most of us have hobby because having a specific interest on something makes our physical and mental balance. We choose hobby base on our own interest and practice it on a regular basis. In today’s fast moving society‚ many people experience stress on a daily basis. This can cause them many sleepless night. Stress affects us mentally‚ physically and emotionally. One of the best ways of dealing with stress is having a hobby. The
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Jenn Hatstat Ms. Fahle English 001 March 2‚ 2015 Magically Unique The rusted beams‚ worn wooden siding‚ peeling paint‚ and a distinct smell that is all too familiar makes the barn my favorite place with my horse‚ Curly. It is my favorite because my world becomes just the two of us. The barn is the most fulfilling place‚ but it also has a component that makes it lonely‚ a feeling like we are the only ones in the world even when other people surround us. When I am with my horse‚ my world is shrunk
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My most favorite place has always been my grandmother’s house. This is the place I would have to go to before and after school. I have always loved my grandmother’s house because it made me feel safe and warm. There was a smell of coffee in the air at all times. It seemed as if all my grandmother did was make coffee. If I smell coffee‚ I instantly think of my grandmother’s house. My grandmother’s house will always be filled with people. I can remember sitting in a chair watching her do hair
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Larry devotes the majority of his time to his dog-racing activities‚ he feels it should be considered a business and should be allowed to deduct his losses against their other income. Issues Is Larry’s professional gambling considered a business or a hobby by the IRS? Would Larry be able to deduct the loss he incurred in his “business” against their other income? Conclusions Larry’s professional gambling is considered a business since he has no other income and spends 50 to 60 hours a week on his gambling
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Christmas has always been a favorite holiday of the year. As a child it was the one time of year that I could get a glimpse of Santa Clause leaving me presents. I enjoyed waking up early in morning to be able to open my gifts. Christmas is also a wonderful time of the year because you can have so many decorations all over the house. Best thing about this holiday is you can spend Christmas Eve and Christmas day watching movies with your loved ones. This holiday mean so much for me because it brings
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Favorite Brand Charles E Colyar MKT/421 March 2‚ 2015 Tina Potter Favorite Brand There are many different brands out there that are great. Recently‚ there is one brand that has gotten my attention and is now my favorite brand. They make many different items. This brand is called Under Armour. Under Armour mainly makes a line of clothing for fitness. The company started in 1996 by a University of Maryland student (Under Armour Inc.‚ 2015). They make clothing for just about every sport including my
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May 10‚ 2013 Candice P. Holman 107 Judy Street Summerville‚ South Carolina 29483 To Whom This May Concern: Please consider me as a candidate for your current open position. I have completed some college courses at Trident Technical College‚ in Charleston South Carolina‚ to prepare me for an office work environment; I am obtaining my Associate of Art Degree in Medical Office Specialist. I have some existential number of years contributed to customer service and I am available immediately
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The film Gran Torino‚ directed by Clint Eastwood‚ is about an old man named Walt. After the loss if his wife and barely any contact with his son‚ Walt decides to take on the korean family that lives next door. Their son‚ Thao Vang Lor tries to steal Walts Gran Torino for his cousin‚spider‚ who is in a gang. In return for the accident that Thao had made‚ he started working for Walt doing any spare chores that be may have. Over time Thao and Walt become very close with one another‚ so close that
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Poverty is one of the most brutal and threatening curse on any nation which restrains it from prospering. So it is very much important for any state to get rid of this problem as soon as possible before it gets more severe and dangerous. Pakistan is also one of those unfortunate countries which are going through this problem big time and are being hurt by it very devastatingly. Poverty is basically when the people do not have the access to basic necessities of life. The economist of the countries
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