We recently had a health scare with my dad which prompted a conversation as to what would happen when he is older and can no longer take care of himself properly. Mind you he is only 55 years old‚ but the man loves to think ahead. If I had my way‚ I would move my parents to San Antonio. Unfortunately‚ both my parents are very stubborn and feel that moving in with me or my sister would be a burden on our families. This got me thinking about our ever aging baby boomers and the type of care they will
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shocked‚ flattered‚ and elated‚ all at the same time. As the excitement died down and I began to worry about my salutatory address and a myriad of ideas of what I wanted to say flooded my mind. But‚ as June rolled around and senioritis kicked in‚ my speech felt like just another last minute homework assignment I needed to complete. For inspiration‚ I searched “hashtag salutatorian” on all forms of social media: Instagram‚ Twitter‚ and even Tumblr. Unfortunately‚ these all failed to inspire me and
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n the mural "Going to the Olympics" by artist Frank Romero‚ he captivates the attention of his viewers in Los Angeles. His painting includes symbols‚ drawings‚ and of course meaning. It is composed of colorful cars‚ a blimp‚ wrestling horse‚ iron‚ hearts‚ stamps and palm trees. These symbols can be for various reasons for example the wrestling could have to do with the olympics at the time. The hearts can symbolize the love we should share as a community. Also realize that they are in between the
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Going to Catalina was a very fun trip. Although it did have to get cut short because of the incoming storm. Luckily‚ there was still time for us to do some fun activities while we were there and while it lasted. The most exciting event that was at Catalina was the snorkeling because I wanted to explore in the water to see different types of fish‚ and to just have fun. When we first met at the meeting place to start snorkeling‚ I was very excited. We headed over to see a couple small buildings with
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In Richard Lovelace’s To Lucasta‚ on Going to the Wars‚ although the poem is written to say farewell to the mistress because the speaker is going to sacrifice himself and is going to war‚ it is playful and romantic. This poem mainly focuses on how romantic it is for someone to go fight in a war. In Alfred Tennyson’s The Charge of the Light Brigade‚ the one
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Have you considered going to a university‚ but felt that you weren’t just ready for it? Well lucky for you‚ you can always go to a community college. Community colleges are a great way to continue your education‚ while not having to pay and maybe even do as much work as a university. There are substantial benefits of going to a community college such as the cost‚ closer to home‚ and smaller class sizes.1 Even though there are a few pros of going to a community college‚ there are also some cons.
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The Starbucks coffee shop on Sixth Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle sits serene and orderly‚ as unremarkable as any other in the chain bought 15 years ago by entrepreneur Howard Schultz. A little less than three years ago‚ however‚ the quiet store-front made front pages around the world. During the World Trade Organization talks in November‚ 1999‚ protesters flooded Seattle’s streets‚ and among their targets was Starbucks‚ a symbol‚ to them‚ of free-market capitalism run amok‚
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When the going gets tough‚ the tough get going. This saying originally said by Joseph P. Kennedy‚ father of former president John F. Kennedy‚ and made famous by the Billy Ocean song‚ is very motivational to people all over the world. Its tricky play on words and its motivational tone make it a very interesting quote to look at in depth and to explain exactly what it means. Throughout this essay you will learn what this saying means‚ what being tough is‚ and the true meaning of perseverance When
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Whats going on in the Middle East?? What is going on in the Middle East has been one of Americas main concerns for years now. Recently a thought to be premeditated terrorist attack by more than on hundred Al-Qaeda affiliatedoperatives was conducted on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Resulting in the assasinations of four Americans in Libya. Among those murdered was the U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and several staff members. The government has led Americans
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Good (afternoon/morning/evening/) Mr/Madam Chairman and Ladies and Gentlemen the opposing side has stated how going to America is better than staying in England‚ Well my party and I disagree with this statement. In fact‚ we think staying in England is safer and better than going to America. Land: The opposing side has stated that moving to America will provide much land to the people who go to America. This is not true because Native Americans inhabited most of the Americas. For example
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