A cup of Starbucks coffee can seem like a meaningless drink to most people in America but experts report that more than 110 million Americans drink it and total national consumption is more than 300 million cups a day (Douglas‚ 2009). We might think about getting a cup of coffee is not a big deal and do not really think much about in our daily lives. However‚ I can see strong a relationship with a cup of Starbucks coffee and the word “privilege.” We often do not think that drinking a cup of coffee
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Women covering their faces‚ shops closing five times a day for prayer‚ polygamy being legal for up to four wives. These are all the characteristics of the country I was born in. It is the very country where Islam came into existence‚ run by a monarch who rule by Islamic law. This is important‚ because this is the country that shaped how I thought‚ who I was‚ and who I’ve become. With its strict religion‚ and strong tradition and culture‚ in blunt words‚ it brainwashed me. Up until the seventh grade
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Pigs in America In America‚ three main pig varieties inhabit the country-- the tiny ones who have become popular pets‚ the chunky ones that roam around the farm‚ and the wilds ones who traipse through the backwoods. These creatures with wet snouts and curled tails‚ that waltz their way away around on their petite hooves stopping only to eat‚ sleep‚ or wallow in mud‚ have similar characteristics‚ but an all-inclusive different purpose. Each contributing to society in their own way‚ the pigs in the
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Times have changed‚ and so has the virtues and ideals that build up what we know as an American. America has portrayed an image of a “perfect nation” along with a diverse and equal society‚ however this is far from the truth. If you think that the United States is the most advanced country in the world‚ you have missed the bullseye and hit the edge of the dartboard. The concept of equality simply does not exist in today’s society. With one look‚ people already believe they know everything about you
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Throughout America‚ violence is becoming accepted‚ tolerated by more and more people‚ and in reality being practiced by too many Americans with something approaching religious fervor. Referring to religion as a particular system of faith and worship‚ the way Americans allow acts of violence to nurture and adapt into the culture is causing violence to become a religion. As a Christian‚ I accept the fact that God allowed his only son to come back and die for our sins. However‚ did humans allow God’s
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community that I belong to is my swim team‚ and on my team‚ I am one of the captains. I joined the school team as a freshman and due to my dedication‚ persistence‚ and ability to lead I was given the honor of being a captain. As a captain I aim to be a leader that inspires and leads by example. I make sure that I work as hard as the rest of the team‚ and that they see me as someone they can look up to. Some of my duties as captain are making sure everyone gets into the pool when practice begins‚ leading
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YOU FORGOT YOUR NAME Crime In America Do you know how many crimes are committed each year in America? There are approximately twelve million crimes committed every year. The United States prisons are bursting at the seams with thousands of criminals being admitted daily. Criminal gangs are mostly responsible for up to eighty percent of crimes in the U.S. One out of every five people end up being victims of violent crimes. Many people struggling‚ will having hard times turn to crime as a
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being chubby as a child‚ and the desire to look like a model. As you can see anorexia isn’t triggered by only one single factor‚ it’s triggered by multiple ones. Recently a scientific study was made and came to the conclusion that 1 in 200 women in America struggle with anorexia. The study also found out that 10-15% of people that struggle with anorexia are males. As you can
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I am very honored for the invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress. The United States takes pride in a strong democracy that give the people a strong voice. The government works for the people. As a result of this unity‚ the United States has grown into one of the most powerful nations in the world. This democratic system has helped us overcome many adversities over the past years‚ but there are still a lot issues that remain unsolved. Discrimination is reoccurring problem that refuses
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Prompt #1. In my third year of highschool I was on the girl’s basketball team. I was one of the team captains. The experience of being a team captain helped me realize that i am a good helper and I always come to practices and games with a good attitude. On the basketball team there were a few people who didn’t know how to play. My responsibilities of being a team captain was to make sure my other teammates knew where to stand‚ know what plays to call out‚ how to dribble the ball correctly‚ shoot
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