苗亦扬 Should heroes be defined as people who say what they think when ourselves lack the courage to say it? Throughout hundreds of years have people considered heroes as someone who sacrifice themselves physically in precarious circumstances‚ along with innocent people being rescued or justice being promoted. What the definition of hero actually is seems ambiguous to everyone with different religious faith and nationality. As time goes by‚ a group of people who emerge at the most critical occasion
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On September 14‚ 1986‚ President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan delivered their “Just Say No” address to the nation. Reagan warned parents against drug dealers who were “plot[ting]...to steal our children’s lives.” This speech came after several years of President Reagan’s administration’s War on Drugs that utilized the media and congressional and military action to reduce drug use. His administration created a “national crusade” that treated drug use as an attack on society that required
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individuals are surely impacted greatly from these disabilities‚ but they are otherwise just as equal as everyone else. However‚ if one isn’t treated with the equality they deserve‚ how does that impact the rest of their life? In Cammie McGovern’s Say What You Will‚ Matthew and Amy are new friends aspiring to have a memorable high school end‚ while also dealing with the obstacles and judgement that come with having their own disabilities‚ like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and cerebral palsy
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#1(revision) “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona” In the short story‚ “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona”‚ by Sherman Alexie‚ I looked at two characters: Thomas and Victor. Thomas Builds-the-Fire is a storyteller on a reservation who everyone ignores because they think he is crazy. Victor on the other hand is a guy who would not dare be seen talking to Thomas. Thomas knows that Victor is in need of help‚ but Victor will not admit it. I want to show how these two characters
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CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE Kinston Jamaica RESEARCH PRPOSAL “WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON TEENAGERS?” Research Proposal submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the course DISL To Mrs Evette Johnson By DANE-HUE JOHNSON December 2012 Statement of the problem The research problem being investigated is as follows: based on the information provided from the literature review‚ it is not known how and to what extent drug abuse affects teenagers in Bridgeport‚ St
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surroundings? Perhaps it was for school because you were "made" to write and read for the class or reading and writing were in your nature. However reading and writing for some people were never easy: they took motivation‚ dedication‚ being independent and possibly even teaching themselves. Fredrick Douglass and Malcom X are classic examples of famous writers who struggled with both reading and writing. I would like to focus on one of the main reasons for their success‚ which was being self-motivated
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Should The Government Have A Say In Our Diets? I. Introduction Thesis Statement: Even though the government may have people´s best interest at heart‚ I strongly believe it is in citizens freedom what kind of diet they can choose. II. Body A. Many statistics indicate that a high protein diet is connected to heart diseases. 1. There is a BMJ study that proves heart diseases among 30 – 47 y/o women. 2. Protein increases physical activity. B. It is known that salt may be the cause for health
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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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Kids all around America should have to say the Pledge of Allegiance during school. The pledge is an iconic symbol to represent our freedom. People say the pledge shows a sign of respect while others say it’s against their freedom of religion. Kids should have to say the Pledge of Allegiance during school hours because it represents our country’s freedom. Students want to keep the Pledge of Allegiance around in school. It’s a sign of respect towards our country and students want to keep it around
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15 Say It Isn’t So A week passed by in no time and I felt worn out. For the past seven days‚ my mornings and afternoons were consumed with Johaly and wedding stuff. I was sick and tired of talking about flowers‚ dresses‚ jewelry‚ makeup‚ and hairstyles. I didn’t dare tell Johaly that because I told her that I was going to be here for her. If that wasn’t bad enough‚ my nights and early mornings were filled with flashing lights‚ strippers‚ alcohol‚ and clubbing with Shay. Her schedule was jammed packed
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