What Happened on the Day I Was Born? 1. Allie means “warrior” and Morris means “Moorish” or “dark and swarthy”. 2. Events that happened on September 26th: a. 1969 - Abbey Road‚ the last recorded album by The Beatles‚ was released b. 1981 – Baseball: Nolan Ryan sets a Major League record by throwing his fifth no-hitter. c. 1997 – An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche‚ causing part of the Basilica of St. Francis at Assisi to collapse. C2. Before the earthquake on
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I came to America about 13 years ago from Sri Lanka and I’ve had experiences in this country that I think are very unique. Both of my parents worked so hard to bring my brother and I to America‚ because they knew that if we wanted the best future we’d have to be here. I never truly realized the impact America has had on me and my family. I come from an Indian/Sri Lankan background and being able to see so much acceptance of our culture here is truly amazing. Although I have had experiences with racism
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Le Period 5 2/25/10 Brighter Than the Stars I remember the day when my dream was made quite well; my eyes were glued to the new plasma television while I was watching the Grammy Awards. My body was filled with excitement and joy seeing all the famous celebrities on the red carpet. Then when the awards were given out‚ I dreamed about myself receiving one of those awards some day. From that day onward‚ I set a goal for myself to one day become a famous celebrity‚ or even better‚ a global
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HOW DO I KEEP MYSELF HEALTHY A healthy body produces a healthy mind. So keeping ourself healthy must be the top priority in our check list. An adage ‘health is wealth’ is applicable not only for the older groups but also to the younger generations. As the saying goes‚ ‘an apple a day keeps doctor away’ is a clear example for those who are health-concious. There are more to gain when we are healthy compared to when we are sick. Therefore to keep ourself fit and healthy‚ I am suggesting for the following
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I am only 17‚ yet I feel as though I have had a lifetime of experiences. I am multi-talented‚ deaf‚ Chinese and Jewish. I invite you personally to share my special life which I believe has helped me become the well-adjusted person I am today. Born in Shanghai‚ China without ears‚ I lacked the ability to hear. I relied on my eyes to understand my surroundings. My birth parents left me in an orphanage. To this day‚ it is a mystery as to why that was. Was I not worthy of them? Did they have another
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I woke up one day and I realised I was dope but then i remember I was indian.. Then i ate some curry then cried for a while :( This is my idol his name is l9ord vishnu In Hindu sacred texts‚ Vishnu is usually described as having dark complexion of water-filled clouds and as having four arms. He is depicted as a blue being‚ holding a padma (lotus flower) in the lower left hand‚ the Kaumodaki gada (mace) in the lower right hand‚ the Panchajanya shankha (conch) in the upper left hand and the discus
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Lost and Found It’s a story that many people have lived through‚ from one side or the other. You’re a child in a busy department store‚ tethered to your mother’s side by her firm grip on your hand‚ your eyes constantly drawn left and right by the colorful displays. She lets go to grab something or talk to a salesperson‚ and you see an exciting toy or stuffed animal and run to it. After playing with it for a few minutes you try to walk back‚ but your mother is gone. First a wave of confusion hits
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Exploring Myself I’ve been dreaming about traveling the world with an adventure-job-style approach. Creating life experiences that sparks both my physical and intellectual growth. That is where the question “What is your ultimate career goal?” remains unanswered. When I think about a career that is based on traveling‚ I image work as a Nurse‚ Tourist‚ or Travel Agent. I myself feel that I do not fall into any of those categories. My goal in life is fulfill my dream job of working with others
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I was asked from the time I could talk “What do you want to be when you grow up.” My answers were always changing depending upon whatever new fad or hero I was into at that time…Nascar‚ Teenage Ninja Turtle‚ GI Joe‚ Fireman‚ Cowboy‚ Football player…it wasn’t somethin I seriously thought about at the time‚ except football‚ as to what I could make a living at doing or what would make me happy in the future…it was all about what made me happy at that moment…but then I started getting older and the question
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Abstract My career choices have changed through the years from mother and housewife through architect‚ accountant‚ or teacher‚ finally I have arrived at a computer career. The following is an idea of the path I have followed. What I want to be When I Grow Up Coming to the point of my current career choice has been a long road. My idea of what a career is or should be has changed with circumstances and age. According to Weintraub (2005)‚ "the average worker spends only four years in a job
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