Jotham Kim Crusader Essay 9-3 Word Count:1‚452 In ancient Europe‚ around the 11th century‚ there were three major kingdoms/empires. The three major kingdoms/empires were the Catholic kingdom‚ the Byzantine Empire‚ and the Islamic Caliphates. The Catholic kingdom was located in Western Europe. In the Catholic kingdom‚ religion was very important and organized. First‚ their religion was the Catholic Christianity‚ and in the church hierarchy‚ there were different classes. The highest class
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Inspiration All of my life I have been intrigued and inspired from all or most of today’s action sports. I remember growing up watching X Games‚ Dew Tour‚ Red Bull pro events‚ and even the Olympics. I loved watching the professional athletes go down the mega ramp on their skateboards‚ or do tricks on the street course on their bikes‚ or even the motocross riders doing insane trick on their dirt bikes. This all inspired me as a kid because out of all the things you could choose to do as a career
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is in the driveway?” “Yours” she said. Instantly feeling excitement rush through me‚ I took off running outside screaming and jumping all around until I couldn’t anymore. I then realized I didn’t have my license. Remembering anyways that it was about time to go and take my final Drivers test to see if I was capable to be an official licensed driver. With my stomach in a knot my mom added that I needed a lot of practice‚ so we took off with my drivers permit. Driving alone was
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Brett Pinkston Ms. Hill/2nd Hour English 1 24 November‚ 2014 1962 Alcatraz Escape Research Paper Have you ever heard about the escape from Alcatraz? On the night of June 11th‚ 1962 the most thought out and advanced prison escape took place.(Hopkinson). Prisoners Frank Morris‚ Allen West‚ and Brothers Clarence and John Anglin were getting ready to put the final parts of a daring escape plan into action.(Hopkinson). The challenge for the prisoners was not only getting out of the prison‚ but being able
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compared to someone like that would fill me with pride. Now‚ I consider it an insult. When somebody compares me to Michael‚ they use it to hurt me: “You’re so lazy‚ just like Michael.” Or even more hurtful “you’re just like Michael”. So what brought about this sudden change of attitude? Michael fell into the wrong crowd. His grades slipped. He quit basketball. Worst of all‚ he became addicted to drugs. These drugs ravaged his body and mind‚ turning my loving‚ big brother with the ability to do anything
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Claire Hasenoehrl Mrs. Hacker Honors English 10 23 October 2014 The Escape from Alcatraz "The Rock" was thought to be unescapable. Nobody thought that surviving the swim from Alcatraz to mainland could be accomplished by the inmates. However‚ many escapes were planned and attempted. Most escapees were caught‚ but some remain unaccounted for. Morris and the Anglin brothers’ escape from Alcatraz was a well-planned endeavor still surrounded by mystery today. Alcatraz was a maximum security federal
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glance up quickly at what sounded about six drill sergeants that stood on the bus all of a sudden. “ You think this is a freaking game civilians? None of you are going to make it here! None of you have what it takes to last a week!” “Was he right‚” I thought. “What have I gotten myself into‚” I asked myself. My thoughts came to an abrupt halt when a female drill sergeant ordered us off the bus and into formation outside. “Hurry the hell up‚ privates! We’re about to see the weak from the super
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many hardships as they adapted to lifestyle changes. My parents always wanted my sister and I to see how it is growing outside of US. When spring break rolled around‚ it was the perfect opportunity. We had a week to ourselves no more worrying about homework and tests‚ we were free. Paradise was in distances reach. I remember being excited for the sandy white beaches I always saw on TV. But when we arrived it was clear I only knew the half of it. Stepping out of the airport was a big cultural
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Essay Dyslexia Dyslexia is a severe mental disorder which deals with a person having difficulties learning. This medical syndrome occurs in all ethnicities and age groups. Dyslexia is not all about low intelligence‚ and a lot of people with dyslexia are very creative and gifted like prodigies. Around 15% of United States population is affected by learning disorders and the numbers are drastically increasing. One of the main causes of Dyslexia has to do with Genetics and two popular symptoms are
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the classes really paid off- I improved greatly in a short amount of time. When middle school tryouts came around I felt more than prepared. Unfortunately I was not quite prepared enough; I did not make the team. I was devastated and discouraged about the painful truth. Instead of staying discouraged and giving up‚ I decided to not let all my hard work go to waste. I joined my local gym’s competition cheer team and learned even more. I finally felt like my hard work paid off after I made the junior
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