In today’s times people all over the world celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes‚ trick-or-treating‚ and handing out candy. However‚ most people do not know the story behind the holiday. The Halloween tradition dates back to pre-Christian times‚ making it one of the oldest holidays. With that in mind‚ it has undergone many changes to become the fun day/night it is now. Some of the same traditions are used‚ but others have changed so drastically that it is hard to pinpoint why it was changed
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Alzheimer’s disease. Central Idea: Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans each year thus it is important to become familiar with the risk factors‚ symptoms and treatment options available for those living with the disease. Method of Organization: Topical. Alzheimer’s disease I. One year ago‚ my grandmother entered a state of rapid decline. A. She would get confused while out for a walk and forget how to get home. B
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Good Evening. Tonight I would like you to think of a public place where you feel no one would hurt you and everyone fears God. A place where people pray‚ worship and celebrate their faith. Is it the church that first came in to your mind? Don’t worry‚ I will not talk about any religion. I’m here to talk about Learning Martial Arts. You must be asking what does church have to do with martial arts. When I was in highschool back home‚ I used to go to church everyday to say a little prayer
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Hassansins Topic: Hassansins INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: It a group that no one really knows about. Purpose: To inform about the topic. Thesis Statement: These guys are better than ninjas. Preview: I will discuss the history of this band of assassins BODY 1 The Hassansins is where we get the name assassins. they were lead by a man named Hassan-i Sabbah he is also known as the old man of the mountain.The origins of the Assassins can be traced back to just before the first crusade
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In a video caught by alien hunters Secure Team 10‚ a large bank of clouds looming over a city in Brazil. The flashes of lighting were not the main focus‚ though. The footage shows a possible shiny UFO hovering around the massive clouds and then quickly flying inside the tumultous weater event. UFO STORM CHASER CAUGHT ON FILM Watching the video‚ one can see a beatiful shot of towering clouds menacingly hovering over a Brazillian city. One obvious defect stands out. A Small bright spot hovers outside
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Have you ever wondered if there was a cure for migraines or sinusitis? If you think there is a cure or experienced it or‚ you just say yes‚ your right! The pain that migraine and sinusitis headaches give us is irritating and crazy! Keep listening to learn how to cure migraines and not be irritated by the sinusitis headaches. Introduction If you ever experienced migraine or sinusitis headaches you know how it feels. You can’t go to work or school‚ you just sit on the couch watching Sponge Bob
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An optimistic‚ spirited‚ and wise man‚ Ronald Reagan‚ once acknowledged‚ “We will always be proud. We will always be prepared‚ so we will always be free.” America is a country deeply rooted in freedom. Liberties are found in the Bill of Rights‚ Declaration of Independence‚ and the Constitution. The United States is our homeland where citizens celebrate the blessings of liberation‚ are united as one in nature and purpose‚ and come together in agreement that without the American military‚ our country
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Hijab: A Muslim Male Perspective The topic of hijab is one that evokes and provokes. It generates within all of us a plethora of thoughts and emotions. The web and media are replete with opinions of Muslim women and politicians on this sensitive topic. Some non-Muslims have used hijab as a springboard to unleash virile anti-Islamic polemics. Here I wish to share some thoughts on hijab from the perspective of a Muslim male living in America and preempt any perceptions of dogma by providing relevant
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Topic: Multiple Sclerosis I. Introduction a. Attention Device: i. How many of you know somebody living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? ii. According to the National MS Society‚ it’s estimated that some 400‚000 Americans have MS‚ with women developing the disease at twice the rate of men. b. Thesis: i. Multiple sclerosis is a very devastating and debilitating disease. MS is important to me because my mother was diagnosed with MS the summer of 2009. I’ve witnessed the long-term effects of this disease
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Have you ever had a character you looked up to in movies‚ shows‚ or real life? I have always admired Cinderella. She is a very well known Disney princess. Her movies have great life morals that we could all learn from. Even if she’s a fictional character‚ the meaning of the story is what is important. Cinderella went through many troublesome times to get to her final destination. She could teach many things if she came to talk at our school. Cinderella has been through many hard times. Her
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