“A minority opinion out there says‚ “The ‘back to the city’ trend is oversubscribed; not so many people care about walk-ability to a coffee shop; the majority of the U.S. is not on board with this. Don’t discount housing affordability as a factor for families‚ and this disadvantages gateway cities.” No doubt there’s a kernel of truth there‚ and one size does not fit all. But keep in mind Damon Runyon’s streetwise advice: “The battle is not always to the strong‚ nor the race to the swift—but that’s
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help me God.” My body tensed as they took my fingerprints to finalize my enlistment with the U.S Army. I was to ship in a couple days that would change my life forever. Little did I know it was going to be a very rigorous six months full of challenges I’d never thought I would have to face. It was going to be a summer full of sweat‚ tears‚ determination and personal courage. My first initial transition from civilian to soldier was walking up on a bus after traveling several thousand miles to
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coursing down the road. On the way home his neighbour stopped his truck and offered the old man a ride home but Tom shook his head and shouted out some obscenity. He could not tolerate any hint of pity. The only thing he had left after a lifetime slaving day after day at the docks was his pride. He would never accept anything from anyone‚ and he could manage on his own now‚ as he always had always managed before. As he continued his March towards his apartment as his back ached heavily and his old injured
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While watching Edward sprint out of the town‚ everyone in the diner lowered their heads‚ then walked over to a large park in the center of town. This was the normal reaction after each person had left the town. Being the known speaker for the town‚ I had been propped up on a bench‚ with everyone in town staring at me‚ awaiting my response to this disappointing outcome. However‚ this time‚ I couldn’t find the words of comfort. Even though it would’ve been nice to have Edward join them‚ he seemed like
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1. When Hester was released from prison she didn’t run away to a different state because she feels that where she is‚ is her home and it is where she must stay. 2. She did needlework. 3. She doesn’t fear anything‚ because when kids threw mud at her and her mother she ran after them. 4. She was happy to meet the little stranger. 5. They were going to take Pearl away because the people thought it was their Christian duty to try to save Pearl from Hester’s sin. 6. The
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I’m not just going to bash the President for his speech. The speech was slow and very lethargic. Our President does speak very gallantly to the likes of both Roosevelts and of Lincoln‚ but unlike those three our current President doesn’t follow through on his promises. The address started with the President bashing Republicans. I will admit‚ the current Congress does not do enough to help our country. Considering that Republicans hold the majority in both House’s I understand where Mr. Obama is
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November 11 2012 That incident which teaches a lesson Life is all about sweet and sorrow moments highs and lows but the most important part is learning from the lows and sorrow moments‚ try harder not to make the same mistakes. However there was this one very small incident which led to a major change in the way I think . It was one of the first few months I got to America and needed a American driver’s license. Back home in India I was driving in high school and was pretty good at it but the
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be able to do what I want already!” At the time this seemed like a logical statement‚ but adulthood came faster than I imagined. The many quarrels over extended curfew‚ cleaning my room‚ or going out whenever I wanted are now humorous memories. I recall many times engaging in conversation with my mother about how badly I wanted to grow up. Without any hesitation she would always reply with‚ “Be patient. It will be here before you know it‚ and by then‚ you will wish you were this age again.” I often
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burden of guilt weighing down on him even more than before. Yet‚ he resolutely pushed it away and rushed headlong into the crowd. The little girl was a bedraggled sight in the midst of the well-heeled shoppers. Her stringy hair hung limply down her back‚ which was barely covered by the rags she wore. Yet what stared insolently from the pallor of her face was a pair of intense eyes framed by dark circles of fatigue. Where her entire being looked lifeless and worn‚ her eyes remained focussed and
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