HOLIDAYS Can you see yourself in any of these situations? I can see myself in both situations because I’d enjoy been in whichever of those places. In Mexico‚ I lived on a Caribbean Island where I used to go to the beach almost every weekend. It was a nice way to relax with your family or friends after a long week of hard work. In the same way‚ spending vacations on the mountains sounds fantastic. I can imagine myself surrounded by trees‚ all kinds of animals’ sounds and stunning landscapes while
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS written by Veronica Chan This school holiday‚ I spent most of my time at home‚ although I already knew this was going to happen‚ I still eagerly awaited the holidays to bring a break from‚ school work‚ extracurricular activities and tests. For me‚ spending the holidays at home is much more fun than being at school. On the last day of school‚ I eagerly waited for the school bell to ring at 12:40pm and on that day the time flew past. Then‚ I felt like a caged bird that has just been
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Cut your spending Managing your spending‚ the money that goes out of your accounts each month‚ is a crucial first step in controlling your financial situation. If you’re in debt or not meeting your financial goals you can either cut your spending‚ boost your income or do both to find the extra money you need to improve. I believe that cutting spending is the most important step you can take to improve your financial situation because if you cannot control your spending it doesn’t matter how much
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Health Care Spending HCS/440 Michellelina Coleman April 18‚ 2010 Katherine Iaconetti Health Care Spending Health care is a huge added player in the hat rides the Current national expenditure levels in the United States has more than tripled in the past decade‚ while the amount of Americans that can afford private health insurance has dropped and the number of people relying on Medicaid and Medicare has increased with the aging baby boomer generation. Medicaid and Medicare being two of
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the engine consumed my ears as we pulled out from the dock. My grandma and I sat in silence until we reached the first hot spot. As the sun ascended higher into the sky‚ we soaked up its heat and watched as the ocean soared by. The boat gave way to the current‚ we baited our lines‚ and at the captain’s command‚ we cast into the sea. The crisp salty air filled my lungs as I patiently bobbed my rod. We sat down in the shade‚ eager for the fish to strike the lines. As we waited‚ my grandma and I dove
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Happy Chinese New Year 新年快乐 (Snake) 蛇 Terrorized Village ● Demon/Dragon (Name shall not be spoken) "Nian" ● Villagers afraid‚ crops destroyed‚ children gone. ● Wise old man Year of the Snake (Zodiac Animals) ● ● ● ● 12 animals 12 months Great empire needed to tell time Trickery/betrayal The Amazing Race Paper Cutting ● Decoration ● Upsidedown ● Good Luck/Good Fortune ● ● 福- Fú http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTV6enoXUY Myth of the Lanterns ● ● ●
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New Year’s Day was originally in March before the Julian calendar took effect in 45 BC when January and February were added to the calendar.In the early Roman calendar‚ March was the beginning of the year. The name “March” originated from the Roman god of war Mars whom was seen as the guardian of agriculture. “Janus was the Roman god of doors and gates‚ and had two faces‚ one looking forward and one back. “Caesar felt that the month named after this god (“January”) would be the appropriate “door”
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Recently on July 21st‚ 2011‚ Rani Laxmibaiwas declared to be one of the “Top 10 Bad-Ass Wives” in the world by Time magazine‚ who supported their husbands. Mangal Pandey Mangal Pandey joined the sepoy force of the British East India Company in the year 1849 at the age of 22. Pandey was part of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry and is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on his senior British officers on 29th March 1857 at Barrackpore. This incident marked an opening stage ofSepoy Mutiny
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smelled of old perfume and dust. Pictures of seagulls and lighthouses hung furmly against the wall. the showcase was filled with deritive plates‚ and trinkets. As I explored the property‚ I found myself in a fairy tale like wood‚ that emediatly woke my inner child. nestled along the hillside‚ the cabin was surrounded by lush green gardens‚ and matured trees‚ covered in fuzzy black bumblebees. a freshely painted wooden deck wrapped halfway around the cabin‚ and on it‚ sat a large hot tube that overlooked
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Campaign spending should be limited The 2008 presidential election has shown the citizens of the United States of America how much freedom campaign spending has. Months before the election; spending has exceeded the last 2000 election of six hundred million dollars. It’s almost ridiculous how much money can be spent on campaign spending. One question that comes up when thinking of unlimited campaign spending is the existence of a democracy where only the wealthy can become leaders and decision
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