In the book “my favorite chaperone” by Jean Davis Okimoto. Maya is an emigrant that has moved from Kazakstahn to Seattle. Her aunt sponsored their trip giving the economical situation her family was in. Her parents lost their job as teachers and had to start selling their things to be able to put food on the table. When they came to Seattle her parents got jobs as a taxi driver and a maid. She went to school and met a girl named Shanon‚ she encouraged Maya to try out for the gymnastics team‚ that
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My First Offhand Speech My heart is racing‚ my legs are trembling‚ and I am sweating all over. Why am I so nervous? It’s not the first competition that I’ve attended‚ why is this different? For me‚ I could only come up with one reason. As you all might notice‚ the school’s annual offhand speech contest is approaching. And‚ as a result of my sophisticated consideration‚ I have decided to let Albert to represent our class. Our teacher announces the shocking news as I sit in my chair empty minded
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The day my classmate took me to a civil protection organization called Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) was the beginning of long and passionate pastime activity for me. Right from the beginning‚ I have admired the social commitment of this work and trained hard to become a team lead after two years. The organization itself and all members operate on a non-profit basis. The THW is specialized in rescuing people from dangerous spots such as high water or buildings in danger of collapse. It is an officially
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If you or someone you know is looking for a hobby consider hunting. Some people protest that hunting is cruel and a waste of time. These statements are however not true. Most hunter tend to hunt during their excess time. People can learn a lot of things from hunting such as survival skills‚ physical awareness‚ and awareness of your surroundings. This is a great hobby to start for these reasons along with many more. To start off‚ hunting can provide someone with a certain amount of food depending
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My Seventieth Birthday Speech “The seventieth birthday! It is the time of life when you arrive at a new and awful dignity; when you throw aside the decent reserves which have oppressed you for a generation and have stand unafraid and unabashed upon your seven-terraced summit and look down and teach-unrebuked. You can tell the world how you got there.” Mark Twain Good afternoon family and friends‚ I am privileged to be here today to celebrate with you my seventieth birthday. Today is a day I
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205 When I get asked who my favorite artist is‚ I have to think for a while. My music taste is very eclectic ranging from the Grateful Dead to Wiz Khalifa. However‚ when I think a little deeper about what artist has gotten to me and really made me feel their music‚ I think of Coldplay. Coldplay is an incredible rock/ alternative band from London and their music is a balance between swagger and swoon. I have been a fan for a while and have also seen them in concert. My love for Coldplay started
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MY SPEECH AT IB AWARDS 2012‚ LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY A SPEECH DELIVERED BY OSUNRINDE TEMIDAYO JOHN (OVERALL BEST POET IN THE IB POETRY AWARDS 2011) AT THE THIRD EDITION OF THE IB POETRY AWARDS ADELINE HALL LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY The Royal father of the day‚ OBA SAMUEL OSUNDINA ODULANA ODUGADE 1‚ the Olubadan of Ibadan land‚ the president federal republic of Nigeria‚ honorable minister for education‚ the Executive Governor of Oyo state‚ Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi‚ Oyo state first lady‚ Mrs. Florence
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I completely agree with the opinion that the Hobby Lobby case is justified. The new interpretation that religion can also pertain to private corporations due to the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. This allows for Hobby Lobby to deny birth control to employees. However‚ as many have stated before‚ the employees’ individual rights to birth control have to be respected as well. Just because the corporation itself does not believe in the birth control‚ this does not mean the corporation
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Papa’s Speech Good evening everyone‚ For those who don’t know me‚ my name is Pooja. I want to say a few words in memory of my grandfather. On December 17‚ 2001 my mom and myself immigrated to CA for a better prospect. From that day till his last breath my grandfather took up the responsibility of being a father figure to my brother Raj and I‚ since our father passed when we were young. Papa was the best gift given by God to my family and me. He meant everything to us and every moment I cherished
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Hey here I include my first speech written and spoken by me on the ocassion of Sport Days 2k9 of our college. All liked it a lot. I hopu u guys also lik it reading. 1. Assembly of Athletes (01) Aim: To make the students ready for the event of march-past. Dialogue 01: “I request all the flag holders to take their respective positions with there squads.” 2. Arrival of the chief guest (02) cum Reception of the chief guest (03) cum pinning of rosette / presentation of bouquet
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