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    Say the assignment is college football. Say that you’ve decided to be against it. Begin by putting down the arguments that come to your mind: it is too commercial‚ it takes the students’ minds off their studies‚ it is hard on the players‚ it makes the university a kind of circus instead of an intellectual center‚ for most schools it is financially ruinous. Can you think of any more arguments‚ just off hand? All right. Now when you write your paper‚ make sure that you don’ t use any of the material

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    human response is usually to want nothing to do with them any longer and maybe even try to hurt them in return by snubbing them or worse. Isn’t there a bible verse that says something like an "eye for an eye"? The "eye for an eye" quote comes from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. Let’s take a closer look at what it says: "38 “You have heard that it was said‚ ‘Eye for eye‚ and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you‚ do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek‚ turn

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    There are several central themes in “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona” by Sherman Alexie‚ but the most salient theme is the acceptance of the current problems. In this story‚ Victor has a much pain because of his father’s death; however‚ he tries to go to Phoenix to bring his father’s ashes back home. Due to this scene‚ we can see how Victor can overcome grief and accept the fact that his father had passed away. Unfortunately‚ Victor‚ a strong man‚ does not have enough money to go to

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    children’s book “How do Dinosaurs say Goodnight?”‚ by Jane Yolen conveys a tale that addresses the questions of how dinosaurs prepare to go to bed. Each page is filled with a giant dinosaur with some human characteristics and his human parents. On the first page we see a big Tyrannosaurus Rex sitting on a bed with a toy train in his hand.  We see a human dad standing in the doorway staring at his watch signaling that it was time for bed. “How does a dinosaur say good night‚ when Papa comes in to

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    reason that with the rapid changes happening in the world‚ that coupon-clipping might also be a dying art. This is not the case‚ but like all things‚ how you get your coupons is changing. You have to retrieve your coupons online now. Why Do People Say They Are Dying? Retailers are using phrases‚ such as everyday low pricing. This means that they no longer want you to

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    At least say thank you” That’s Salih’s favourite saying. My brother always feels that whenever he does good‚ he expects a “thank you”. This makes me question the reasons why we do certain things. Do we expect something in return? What do we expect in return? My dad‚ Salih and I are on our way to do the weekly shopping. Every time my dad let a car pass in front of him‚ or stops for pedestrians to cross or waits behind a learner driver‚ he is thanked for it. All except once‚ and that angers

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    Exchange and Study (YES) Program is to provide scholarships for high school students (15-17 years) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the USA. The program is vital to build bridges of understanding and expand communication between the people of the United States and the partner countries in the greater interest of promoting mutual respect. K-L YES was established in October 2002 and launched in April 2003 as Youth Exchange and Study (YES) supported by

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    “Juanita it’s almost your birthday!” Says Lupita. “I know I’ll be 15 soon.” Said Juanita. “What do you wanna do?” Said Lupita. “Let’s go out and have a day for us and just have fun.” Said Juanita “ Sounds like fun when will we go?” Said Lupita. “Next week on Saturday.”said Juanita. “Ohh… Okay.” Said Lupita. “Yeah it will be fun!”said Lupita. Juanita and Lupita each went home. Juanita was worried that her friend didn’t wanna go with her because Lupita seemed unsure‚but she knew her best friend

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    What Would Miss Manners Say? Social etiquette these days has changed exceptionally since the time of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice‚ but how many people really understand how impertinent the world has become? The way spouses speak to each other now completely contrasts with how‚ for example‚ Mr. Bennet spoke to Mrs. Bennet. In addition‚ women now have a greater equality with men‚ but even their image has been adulterated by today’s society. They are allowed to have their own

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    The issue on whether or not the Philippines indeed needs a Reproductive Health bill has been in limbo in the Congress since time immemorial. The clamor between the pro and the anti has never been at par since today‚ and each has a very valid reason as to why and why not the lawmakers should pass the RH Bill. So is there really a need for an RH Bill? Let’s weigh the reasons and consequences. First‚ the issue on the protection of women against maternal deaths is already answered by an existing yet

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