Imagine a person who could excel in many subjects‚ like math‚ science‚ and being a leader. Not only does Benjamin Franklin fall into this category‚ he is also an influential thinker‚ a scientist‚ and an inventor. Today‚ we recognize him as an important leader and scientist of the United States‚ along with his face depicted on the 100 dollar bill. In history‚ he had many wonderful achievements. He was also a very important person in the history of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was
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work for that you can’t get” This was said by Angel Beckford‚ a nurse that attended many colleges like the Bronx Community College in New York. The most influential person in her life was her mom‚ because she was a single mom‚ worked‚ and took care of 4 children by herself. Angel received her drive and work ethic‚ from her mom as an influential person. Angel grew up in Bronx‚ New York and played sports in middle school. She played volleyball and participated in competitive double dutch in 6th grade
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Pete Sampras is an influential person and also one of the best tennis players in US history. One reason why Pete Sampras is an influential person is that he influenced a lot of other pro tennis players‚ he also influenced me to be like him. He is a good influence also because he has a lot of records that he broke. Early Life and the Start of his Career Pete Sampras was born in August 12‚ 1971‚ in Potomac‚ Maryland from Greek parents. (Source No. 1). Pete’s parents‚ Sam and Georgia Sampras‚ were
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Oprah Winfrey has been defined as worlds most influential person. Oprah is an activist which means she cares not only about women‚ education‚ race‚ and healthy lifestyles in the United States‚ but all around the world. When reading‚ think of why somebody would take their time out of their life to pick up other people and make them stronger. To start out‚ Oprah is a woman that has started charities and also just gives to other charities. Oprah is very caring and here are some reasons why. Her main
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Jasmine Jackson English 101-106 A Professor Hammel 19 January 2011 My Winter Nightmare My most horrible and most memorable Winter was the Winter of 2009. I had just gotten out of the hospital after having six life-threatening surgeries from a bacterial infection that was caused from a leaking sack during pregnancy. It was the worst Winter ever! I had to stay with my mom at the time‚ which made it worse. But I couldn’t take care of myself‚ so I had no choice. While staying with my mom‚
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My Grandfather By: Shaira Olos There was one person who had the most significant and strongest influence in my life. Throughout my childhood years‚ I learned countless lessons and values he taught me. That person was my grandfather‚ the greatest man I have ever known. Thanks to his influential characteristics and to our close relationship‚ I was shaped into the individual I am today. He was present throughout my physical‚ emotional‚ and spiritual growth. For ten years‚ he was my babysitter‚ my
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Academic writing The forms of expository and argumentative prose used by university students and researchers to convey a body of information about a particular subject. Generally‚ academic writing is expected to be precise‚ semi-formal‚ impersonal‚ and objective. Central Values of Academic Writing "When you write college papers‚ you need to remember that you are situated within an academic community [with] clear expectations for what your papers should do and how they should look. While
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my brother‚ sister‚ and I each had to talk to our grandfather and practice speaking Korean. I remember turning over in my bed to face the wall so that my father couldn’t see that I was awake. Even though I tried my best to feign a deep slumber‚ his stern voice commanded me to wake up and set a good example for my younger siblings. Groaning‚ I would stumble over to the telephone and mumble a couple of memorized phrases‚ knowing that my grandfather always said the same thing to me: "Work hard at your
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Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation Martin Luther was the most influential person of the 15th and 16th century the reason being he rebelled against the catholic church the highest authority in the world at that time. When Martin Luther went against the church he not only reformed Christianity but reformed every person in Europe into a thinking human being. So when looking at the most influential people of the time Martin Luther paved the path for all modern sciences. Martin Luther’s Ninety
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Walt Disney : Most Influential Person Walt Disney has been one of the world’s most influential person for over a decade. Disney is known for his phenomenal movies‚ TV shows‚ and the well-known channel‚ Disney Channel. He can be recognized as the world’s most influential person because he easily affected many people‚ some of his most respected accomplishments‚ and definitely the journey he made achieving his goals. Walt Disney affected so many people‚ especially the littler ones. Although he is
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