The Scholarship Jacket is a short story full of emotion and conflict by Martha Salinas. She has written various short stories that have been published in collections and journals, her most popular story being ‘The Scholarship Jacket’. The main character of the story, Martha, is a young and frail-looking girl who is highly intellectual. She lives with her grandparents in a small town in Texas as her parents were unable to afford to raise eight children. Although she isn’t raised...
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The two videos I watched were Why Mathematics is Important! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8pBjcTd-s and Math Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs9aGVUZ3YA. Both videos changed my views, feelings, and thoughts about math. It was amazing to learn how math is very powerful and useful. It was also interesting to find out how to deal with the stress or fear of dealing with math. Each video had its own way of expressing the world of math. For that reason, I was not only able to react differently to...
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Nowadays, there is a controversy about whether or not fast-food advertisements that target children can affect children's health negatively. While it is undeniable that fast-food advertising can have detrimental effects on children's children's health, this issue can be tackled by several solutions. Fast-food commercials have led to a number of issues on children's health issues. The main issue is that fast-food advertisements can lead to childhood obesity. Fast-food advertising because they draw childrens' children's attention [to their high-calorie and low-nutrient...
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In this last passage of the novel Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe declares that stories told from an outside perspective that neglects to delve into the culture are often incorrect. The actions and events within a culture can be easily misunderstood without full understanding. It is important to note how the last paragraph is written from the District Commissioners’ point of view. Achebe does this to show how the white men have taken over, and the story he is telling...
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Adulthood is a poisonous word that most people don't want to hear or experience. Like a venomous snake, the bite is as deadly as it is. When we were young, we wanted to grow faster so we to reach our dreams and experience what adults could experience; but when we grow up and face the reality of our world, we just want to be a child again, free and at peace. This scenario is similar to Jamaica Kincaid's poem entitled...
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Marijuana, also referred to as Cannabis sativa is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for clinical or enjoyment purposes (Vij, 2020). In the 21st century, marijuana is illegal within the U.S. ostensibly due to moral and public health reasons, and also because of the continuing problem of violence and crime associated with the production and distribution of the drug. Despite federal regulations, eleven states have voted to legalize the motive, use, and distribution of marijuana within the internal...
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With the rise of science and technology, modern methods, new opportunities, ethical standards, policies, equipment, institutions, innovation, and advancement have been introduced to society which intended to have growth and development in various aspects of life as well as facilitate work, education, transportation, and communication including economic and cultural progress. From the very beginning of the discovery of such studies that involve science and technology over a long period of time, it has been the outcome of a big reflection...
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Planning a trip can seem a bit difficult and time-consuming, but the better prepared you are, the more magical your experience will be. So, in order for the trip to live up to expectations, in this essay, I want to talk about the things to consider when planning a trip. One of the main things to consider is getting the documents in order. You have to make sure that your passport is not expired. If you don’t have a passport...
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Each person has qualities that are considered worthwhile, and as such are the driving force of his life, determining how he can act in particular instances. In my life, I have a number of qualities that I hold dear. They are the result of my upbringing, my propositions in life, as well as my socialization. In this essay, I will identify the core personal qualities that I hold and how they influence my everyday choices, actions, and plans that I...
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In the 21st century, people all around the world go to different places to visit, learn and experience the diverse cultures that various countries have to offer. The United Nations Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated several places of outstanding universal value around the world as World Heritage Sites. Each one of the World Heritage Sites selected by UNESCO represents an incredible culture, a work of artistic or architectural marvel, or a place of unique and outstanding natural...
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True patriotism is an act of courage and velour towards your country. It means keeping the interest of the country before one's own personal needs. It makes the nation stronger. We refer to our nation as our Motherland and we must endeavor to make it a better place for all. True patriotism helps in building a country with a better future so that people live in harmony. Passion and sacrifice must be adhered to instead of being violent showcasing our...
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Kipling wrote 'The White Man’s Burden' believing that white men are getting the short end of the stick in Africa, but Morel thought the opposite and expressed his feelings in 'The Black Man’s Burden'. In 'The White Man’s Burden' Rudyard Kipling believes that Europeans are helping Africans by ending famine and sickness and not being appreciated for the hard work that they do, which can be seen in lines 15-16: “To seek another’s profit,/ And work another’s again”. Men who...
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After a long and dedicated struggle of our freedom fighters, on August 15, 1947, India became free from British rule. Jawaharlal Nehru, one of the freedom fighters, became the first Prime Minister of independent India, and he hoisted the Indian flag, tricolor, on the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi at noon, as the zero hour of 15 August began on that day in 1947. He called the moment 'India's tryst with destiny'. Delhi was declared the capital of...
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Poverty and hunger are nothing new to third-world countries, especially to the people of Ethiopia, as almost half of the people live below the poverty line. Many of the people affected by this are children under the age of 15. Unfortunately, as these children work day and night on the streets to provide for their families, they are exposed to many bad things such as drugs. With a limited perception of these issues, I thought this only happened in the...
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I guess we all have a nice place where we feel happy to go to, it is like a secret place that if you feel unhappy you can go there immediately to feel better. There is a beautiful place that makes me feel happy and be the happiest girl in the world, which is my neighborhood’s park. This place is my favorite because it makes me relax, be happy and remember old memories. First, my neighborhood's park makes me feel...
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, I think we can all agree, are some of the reasons why our ancestors decided to come here in the first place. The Revolutionary War started when the colonists grew tired of how they felt about being treated unfairly and started to take measures to declare their independence from Britain. Being a patriot meant you agreed with the American Revolution in the 18th century embodied this, you chose to defend your rights. In...
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It is a sad fact that many of today’s teens are dying from being addicted to drugs. As a matter of fact, teens using drugs means suffering from addiction to the drugs. When they get addicted, it is hard for them to quit. Approximately more than 72,000 Americans died from an overdose in 2017. In one particular case, a 16-year-old guy named Sam Motsay was an honor student in Center Grove, India. He also loved being an athlete and playing...
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In the busy scheduled lifestyle, we all need a break to enjoy the adventure and nature around the world. A lot of people wish to visit some mountains because it’s an amazing place of ultimate peace and offers a more pleasant atmosphere than you can imagine. Whether you’re planning for a cheerful journey or sightseeing, mountains are outstanding natural wonders worth traveling for. In this essay, I am going to acquire certain useful information regarding the most beautiful mountains in...
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An art movement is a tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period. But there is no fixed rule that determines what constitutes an art movement. The artists associated with one movement may adhere to strict guiding principles and those who belong to another may have little in common. Art movements are, usually, simply a historical convenience for grouping together artists of a certain period or...
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Healthy living is being mindful of one’s own physical, mental, and social well-being. In recent years, there has been a greater need for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle after retirement, primarily to minimize healthcare costs for an aging population. In light of this issue, the government has modernized health infrastructure and initiated disease-preventive and healthy aging projects alongside organizations that dispatch community befrienders who connect with lonely seniors. There has also been an emphasis on delaying frailty and accepting...
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It was ten years ago, during my holiday trip to Singapore. Only seven years old and traveling to a country that I had never visited before, I was understandably nervous. Clenching my mom’s hands, I tried to keep up with her as she zipped through the crowd. After traveling around the country for two days, I got overconfident. I decided that it was time to stop being cautious and roam freely around the mall. As I strolled past the shops,...
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Through this crazy plot, readers learn that the only real monsters that exist are in people’s hearts. Even though Jekyll was living the life many aspire to live, he still desired to be bad and experience thrill. His heart sinks lower as he takes pleasure in the suffering of others, making him lose his humanity as he can no longer control when he transforms into Hyde. In Hyde’s case, although he was wearing a coat of humanity, even if it...
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Everything has a history. From period dramas to 'Horrible Histories', preserved Anglo-Saxon castles to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, evidence of our history can be discovered everywhere, forming the basis of our modern society. So why is its study important, invaluable even? Much of history can feel like endless memorization of dates, events, and historical figures, but the study of history, more importantly, opens up the door for analysis. The ability to interpret events, assess evidence, and form coherent arguments....
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Dubai offers more than just 'glitz and glamour', it is the ultimate playground for those young and those not so young. It also provides numerous communities that also accommodate the family-oriented lifestyle. Port de La Mer by Meraas is one of those communities targeted to create the ultimate oasis for families. In this essay, I want to discuss what makes it an ideal community, especially for family living. Firstly, La Mer is one of the city’s premium beach districts. Therefore,...
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Canada has become very popular among international students who are passionate about staying in the country even after completing their program. Canada is no longer a downgraded place when it comes to acquiring foreign education. International students are open to numerous opportunities in this country and they have a better chance of securing a permanent residence after the completion of their studies. Canada is highly ranked among the top ten places to study and live in the global world, plus,...
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This essay is to address the concern over the debate about policing free speech, which has intensified as 8chan, a popular forum website, struggles to stay online on being unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment right of freedom of speech and freedom of having personal property, that being in the form of data, violating the rights of all of those that utilize the Internet and the businesses that offer their services on the Internet, which should be protected by the Constitution...
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Once while waiting to be picked up after school at a store parking lot, I was standing alone texting my mom that I had arrived. A nice, old lady, carrying bursting bags of groceries, changed her route to her car and came over to me instead. She asked if I was okay or needed anything and I told her that I was alright. She nodded and smiled, then walked away. She probably never thought of it again, it was just...
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My critique is about a restaurant my husband and I visited for our 15th anniversary. When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we read online reviews that said 'very good service', 'delicious fresh food', and 'one of the best deli cuisines in the world'. We believed everything until we arrived, at which point we realized it was all a lie, in my opinion. First and foremost, we were assigned a rusty table directly in front of the toilets,...
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My grandfather died in 2016. I was at school at lunch period. It was a normal day, like any other. Since it was Friday, my tray carried a piece of square, cardboard-tasting pizza. As I walked through the half-empty cafeteria, I looked for my table of friends. I knew, unlike most other students, none of my friends would have cut, so I found them quickly. We laughed and joked for a while. Little did I know that as I was...
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Diwali is one of the amazing festivals so that’s everyone likes to visit their native and celebrate it with their family members. Celebrating Diwali with family members will give satisfaction to everyone, and that’s why everyone likes to meet their family members on that day. It is one of the traditional festivals followed in India and it is common for all religious people. On that day surely everyone having fun with their family members, and that’s why most people are...
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