but nearest orthodontist was several towns over. It wasn’t viable for us to travel that far. Although I was able to get braces when my family moved back to Little Rock‚ millions of Americans still lack proper access to healthcare. Through my experiences in these environments‚ I’ve greatly broadened my world views. I have come to understand the challenges facing people who live in impoverished urban areas as well as those in rural areas. I also appreciate the subtle and substantial differences in
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heard just past the patchwork of branches. Brilliant flowers sprung from overhanging tree limbs and the sounds of the jungle blended with the softly crashing waves. Odysseus looked lovingly at his wife and spoke‚ “My Dearest Penelope‚ I trust that you will enjoy your time on this incomparable island. I’ve chosen this priceless
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I walked into the room I would be in for the next month with shaking hands. I see seven other teenaged kids‚ all of them with a similar illness as me. I have anorexia and I was starting treatment this day. I would spend the next thirty days eating three meals and three snacks daily‚ having groups where all of us discussed coping skills and how to maintain supportive relationships‚ and meeting with therapists‚ dieticians‚ nurse practitioners‚ and social workers. This was a major shock to me as I had
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It was August Fifteenth‚ 1991 and we were ready to embark on the‚ what was now becoming annual‚ family voyage to Cape Cod. I thought it was going to be the death of me having to share the back seat with my painfully annoying six year old sister for the six hour car ride. However having to listen to nonstop Raffi through the voice of a chipmunk couldn’t prepare me for the natural disaster I would soon face. We arrived at usual‚ quaint New England‚ home in North Truro‚ Cape Cod and we’re prepared for
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For centuries‚ first impressions have been an important part of life. When first meeting someone‚ an opinion is immediately formed. Whether or not these impressions turn out to be true‚ a first impression can have consequences. In the book Pride and Prejudice‚ by Jane Austen many first impressions are made and are often proved wrong. Austen illustrates that first impressions can be misleading using her character Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a positive character‚ something Austen uses to influence the
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claim that many Americans know little about the Supreme Court. The U.S. Constitution was created by James Madison‚ The Founding Fathers‚ We The People‚ the 18th century‚ citizens‚ and etc. The year the U.S. Constitution was created was 1791‚ with the addition of the “Bill Of Rights” or the first 10 amendments. It was created at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania. The reason why they created the U.S. Constitution is because the Articles of Confederation gave too much power to
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M’s experience because I did move from Japan a couple of years ago. I agree with her in that we faced challenges because of the language barrier. I did not learn English until I moved here so it was hard to adapt to the new culture. Although we are in a similar
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Last October had been one of the most eye opening moments for me. I had been diagnosed with a life altering disease‚ which is closely related to diabetes. I found out that my body creates over twice the amount of insulin I need‚ working my pancreas too hard creating an abundance of problems. I have had to learn so much‚ and change so many aspects of my life because of this disease and the problems it creates. A lot of things lead up to my diagnosis‚ but it wasn’t an easy road to take. At first I
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My experience with words goes way back. Much like Sherman Alexie‚ I was very young when first exposed to words‚ so young I can’t remember there being a time before books were a part of my life. I imagine my mother was was reading to me since my first day of life. She would read me story after story in the quiet hours before bedtime‚ stories about fantastic creatures and magical places. I never wanted the stories to end. Before I could fully understand words I had loved them. When I finally grew
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Is Beauty Only Skin Deep? Even as children our male heroes were buff‚ tan‚ and attractive‚ princesses had large breasts and unbelievably small waists‚ while the villains were monstrous and often deformed. The models and figures we often see in the media have‚ along with unrealistic‚ unhealthy lifestyles‚ the advantages of photo shop and airbrush on their side. Losing weight no longer has to be a battle with exercise and dieting‚ when you could simply have a tummy tuck and liposuction for only
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