Americans are obsessed with accumulating excessive amounts of items. As an immigrant from Pakistan in the United States‚ Shanzeh Khurram quickly recognized the impression that the “American Dream” has become “more and more materialistic” (Khurram). One example where this has occurred is the introduction of soccer in the United States. Prior to the late 20th Century‚ there was a common theme that soccer had no place in American society. The beautiful game‚ as soccer is sometimes referred to‚ slowly
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Sidekicks‚ Razors‚ Krazors‚ BlackJacks‚ Blackberries‚ IPhones‚ and 400 dollar Dolce & Gabbana cell phones are across our nation. The cell phone has grown tremendously over the years in both technology and its appearance from the dorky huge box to a fashion statement. The invention of the cell phone has helped our country as well as others in many ways of communication such as: for business‚ family‚ and emergencies. However‚ people have become negatively addicted to cell phones and are abusing them
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Today‚ America has materialism which is the belief that material possessions improve individual’s personal and social well-being permeates America. Even though we have this doesn’t always mean it is good. Many studies has shown that comparing to non-materialism‚ materialism have lower social and personal well-being unlike place that don’t have materialism. Studies also says that place with materialism can have increased debt‚ more depression‚ social anxiety‚ and many on good things. Even though we
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away the pearl‚ but Kino punched and kicked her. He also stabbed three people that tried to take his pearl. Another thing is that he killed three pearl trackers with a rifle and caused his own baby to get shot.The author develops the theme that materialism and greed left unchecked‚ can lead
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I wasn’t very well when I started cheer‚ I was actually really bad. But as soon as I got used to it I kind of got the hang of it. As of right now I am a flyer and you wouldn’t really see me as a flyer because I’m not your small‚ tiny‚ skinny girl. At least I’m skinny‚ right? I am going to tell you about my years in cheer of 2017. So let’s start off with Stunts‚ Stunts include a main base‚ a base‚ a flyer‚ and a back-spot. I was a flyer for “Yucca Valley Lobos”. I didn’t start off good either. I
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THREE CHEERS FOR CLARITA Clarita was eight years old but she was so small for her age that people thought she was no more than five or six. But for all her small size‚ she stood at the head of her class. Her mind was very keen; she was very wide awake. One day she heard her mother and father talking about burglars who been victimizing the neighborhood. The police had been unable to catch them. “I hope they don’t come here‚” her mother said. “I’m terribly afraid of burglars.” “Don’t worry
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were holding tryouts for cheer for the upcoming year. That was the year I was going to prove to all my bullies and peers that I could do anything I put my mind to. Therefore‚ I decided to try out for cheer without realizing that I would not be on the cheer team until the next year. When finally realized that I would not be able to cheer that year I decided to try out for the dance team‚ which ended up well for me. The challenge came when I had and asthma attack and the cheer tryouts were 2 days later
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I will be comparing poms and cheer. Poms are different and similar in many ways. Whereas poms and cheer are different‚ poms are more dance based‚ has 10‚000‚00 outfits‚ and is meant mostly for entertainment during half time‚ while cheer focuses more on jumps‚ tumbling and stunting‚ and is to get the crowd excited during the game on the sidelines‚ they are also similar as they both perform at school games and both do jumps. The poms team is very different from cheer. Poms are very “glittery” as you
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class or circumstances of birth” (King‚ 610). For a lot of people‚ the “American Dream” is connected to becoming wealthy and the ability to achieve everything if one only works hard enough from it (Rag to Riches). For others‚ it is much more than materialism; it is simply the dream of living a simple‚ happy and fulfilling life that include faith and equality. The American Dream is also about liberty and America being the country of unlimited opportunities. With the economic powerhouse
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I am 100% content on my cheer mat. The cheer mat has created so many memories for me. After being on this mat everyday for 5 years‚ I always know there is a place to come to when things aren’t going so well for me. This mat has made me endure everything from pain to complete and utter joy. Being part of a team that I know I can count is the best thing I’ve ever known. Throughout the five years of being together‚ we’ve accomplished a lot more than people thought we would. In the beginning we were
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