The pounding of horses’ hooves can be heard from miles away. The rhythmic drumming of their steel clad feet was enough to shake mountains and bring gods to their knees. They were known by many‚ their coats the color of starless nights and their eyes like rubies. They had names of course; Pluto was a kind man who named all that he loved. Orphnaeus‚ Aethon‚ Nycteus and Alastor were his four best steeds and they all served him loyally for many years‚ pulling carts of stone to and from his mine. You
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The bond between man and animal has turned out to be an effective way in helping someone to reconnect or heal. Horses are used for several different kinds of equine therapy including hippotherapy‚ equine facilitated psychotherapy‚ therapeutic riding‚ and equine facilitated learning. This is because horses are very emotional and intelligent creatures. They immediately pick up on what a person is feeling and respond instantly. Children with autism can also benefit from equine therapy whether they are
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I feel that my greatest skill is perseverance. When I was 9‚ I left brick and mortar education to pursue one of my greatest passions: figure skating. It was my dream to go the 2018 Winter Olympic Games representing the United States of America. Many years later‚ fractures in both of my knees ended that dream. I thought that I’d be able to return‚ and would have a fantastic comeback story‚ but the knee pain never left. I was never able to return to the sport. Refusing to dwell in the past‚ I reinvented
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Cory Hansen Van Alphen English 101 141 11 October 2012 Childhood When I was a baby‚ the world was a lot different. Everything was incredibly bright‚ or awfully dark. I was remarkably happy‚ or I was terribly scared. I lived in a world of extremes. I was trapped on an elevator that soared to the top floor in an instant‚ and plummeted to the basement the next. Nothing‚ not one feeling‚ not one moment in time‚ lasted long enough for me to explore. Then‚ as I stood up for the first time‚ the elevator
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February 22‚ 1788 12345 McCord Rd Huntersville NC‚ 28078 Editor The New Bern Gazette 53425 Legal St New Bern‚ NC‚ 28078 To the Editor: I am not in the favor of adopting the Constitution. I believe that a constitution should meet every one of its states or providences interests. Our constriction is clearly biased in its ideas and terms. It is unfair and shouldn’t be the foundation for our new country. Some statements are too broad and will cause arguments within the country to try to
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Welcome dignitaries‚ new citizens‚ families and friends. Australia is a nation built on diversity; where individuality is valued for the richness it adds to our culture and the skills that enhance our society. To you‚ our newest Australians‚ I extend a warm welcome. You will enrich our nation with your stories and traditions‚ and in return Australia will give you a haven from the terrible things some of you have had to endure at the hands of your fellow humans. We extend the hand of friendship‚ as
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Flowing lava‚ rich agriculture and miles of beach-lined coast are key aspects linked to the state’s biggest landmass‚ the Island of Hawaii. Embraced by thousands of miles of the Pacific Ocean‚ Hawaii has a unique‚ come-as-you-are attitude expressed in its aloha spirit. A warm welcome is all but guaranteed as you arrive to experience all the delights this special island has to offer. Hawaii is made for experiences‚ known as one of the best travel areas in the world. The activities tourist can experience
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My family consists of five people including myself. I live with both my mom and dad and my two older sisters. Both of my sisters are currently enrolled in college. Currently‚ mom is the sole provider‚ she works long hours in order to be able to provide hard in order to provide for me and my sisters. I was born in Jalisco‚ Mexico‚ at the age of five my parents decided that the best option for economic stability and the opportunity of a future education we needed to move the United States. I do not
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Imagine living in a time where owning slaves was normal and popular. Well slaves suffered a ton of hardships in the south‚ but had some freedom in the North. Some freedoms were churches‚education‚ and voting in some states but they did in fact have many restrictions. Some freedoms slaves had in the North were churches and work. Slaves did have more freedom in the North than in the South.For instance‚ in “Document B” it states “He shall be free to live‚ and to thrive‚if he can‚ and to pay taxes
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Laughter is an abstract idea that brings happiness to everyone. When you are having a bad day‚ a simple joke can brighten it a little. It is crucial to laugh every day because it makes you smile and turn your whole day into a great one. Humor is not just something kids do to pass time in class instead of doing their work. Humor makes a serious person crack smile and let everyone else enjoy their day as well. When I was no older than one year old‚ I would never vocalize or smile. I was just a statue
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