society to nations or societies whose populations have become increasingly multi-ethnic as a result of immigration. Australia is one such diverse society that has seen 7 million immigrants from over 150 nations
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Do you smoke? This is one of the most popular questions today. It seems that with all of the health risks‚ cancers and breathing problems that it is hard to understand why one would smoke. There is no universal answer to this question. People smoke because of the way cigarettes are advertised and where they are shown. People also smoke because they believe smoking will make them act‚ look‚ relax‚ feel different or to fit in. There are many reasons why people start to smoke‚ but is it worth it to
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How much time do you usually have to yourself when you get home from work or school? For many students‚ it isn’t a very long amount of time and this is only with homework and projects. Some schools are forcing students to take a extracurricular activity. A lot of students wouldn’t be able to handle having more to do piled on to them after school. They may have to help their families when they get home or may even have a job they have to go to. Being forced to have more to do after school will only
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Gun Control-Banning handguns Eric Bauman Comp 1 Handguns while being the choice of criminals‚ are also the choice of citizens. Since handguns are easy for criminals to steal‚ handguns easily obtainable on the black market. This makes handguns an attractive choice for criminals. The majority of firearm crimes are committed with handguns. Yes there is an issue at hand‚ but is banning handguns the best way to protect the innocent? Handguns while dangerous‚ when put
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Why Do We Pretend? Alison Gopnik reveals the core of human nature- our unique ability to use our brain for imagination‚ something she refers to as counterfactuals. In her essay‚ “Possible Worlds: Why Do Children Pretend?” Gopnik discusses “the woulda-coulda-shouldas of life”(163) in great detail expanding on her point “ human beings don’t live in the real world”(163). Her argument is that our lives are consumed by the alternate realities that run simultaneously with the real world events. Gregory
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Part A: Essay Title: Why can it be difficult to decide whether or not a person is a carer‚ and does it matter? Base your answer on the case of someone you know. A carer is generally viewed as an individual who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. However to get recognition or any form of support for being a carer an individual would have to meet the governments definition of being a carer and also fit quite a number of conditions. A government
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Luisa F. Samayoa Professor Class Date Why do People Lie If you are truthful in a relationship‚ nothing hurts more than hearing a lie from your partner; sometimes knowing the truth may hurt even more‚ yet still‚ in the longer run‚ a lie causes more damage than truth. Mark Twain once said‚ "If you tell the truth‚ you don’t have to remember anything." Lying is not as simple as telling the truth versus falsifying it. It is deeper than that. It may well be about creating a whole new set of
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Do Zoos Matter? Source: Awesome Ocean Do zoos really matter writes Dr. Grey Stafford! His opinion is that… “Zoos create opportunities for individuals to connect with animals in very personal ways that change hearts and minds. Yes‚ we need good zoos‚ now more than ever!” Dr. Grey Stafford ( PhD) is the author of the book Zoomility and The Keeper Talent of Training which are animal training books! For the past 25 years‚ he has studied and cared for hundreds of terrestrial and aquatic species. Dr. Grey
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Clifford tells the story of a shipowner whose ship sank and drowned all aboard. Clifford things the shipowner is guilty of their deaths even though he sincerely and in all good conscience believed the ship was sea- worth. What do you think? Do you agree with Clifford? Why or why not? Answer: I think that Clifford is absolutely correct in the scenarios that he provided. Quickly‚ Clifford made it clear that the shipowner was fully aware that his ship had not been built well‚ and because of this the
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WHY DO PEOPLE CYBERBULLY? Cyberbullying happens for many of the same reasons as any other type of bullying‚ but it may be even more appealing because it can be done anonymously. Stopbullying.gov describes two kinds of people who are likely to bully: those who are popular and those who are on the social fringes. Popular kids or teens may bully because: * They see it as a way to stay popular. * Hurting others makes them feel powerful. Kids or teens who are less socially successful may bully
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