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    English1010 Community Colleges VS. Universities In her article “two years are better than four‚” Liz Addison speaks about community colleges and their importance. Many people are scared to start college and move away to have the experience‚ which is why Addison explains community colleges are a great stepping stone. It’s a great way for students to begin quickly in their education and understand that they can do what they

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    1 Life for young people in sg was better in the past than it is today (OV) Life was less stressful and moved at a slower pace in the past. There was less competitiveness in the society then. Students have packed schedules of tuition‚ school‚ and enrichment classes‚ to the extent that they have little time left to enjoy other activities. Higher stress is linked with not only physical but also psychological ailments like depression‚ hence the incidences of young people committing suicide due to inability

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    ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES It takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag. ENERGY TO PRODUCE BAG ORIGINALLY (BTUs) Safeway Plastic Bags: 594 BTUs Safeway Paper Bags: 2511 BTUs Of course‚ most paper comes from tree pulp‚ so the impact of paper bag production on forests is enormous. In 1999‚ 14 million trees were cut to produce the 10 billion paper grocery bags used by Americans that year alone. Paper bag production delivers a global

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    right and a very fair one at that‚ no one deserves to escape it nor release themselves of punishment. If someone kills another person‚ the only equal thing is for them to be killed. The use of Capital Punishment is very needed for many reasons‚ it’s fair‚ lower cost than prison‚ and can most likely teach the killer and society a lesson. The costs of the death penalty are dramatically different than the costs of housing a prisoner. The annual costs for a single prisoner are very high. A study released

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    After reading the article Two Years Are Better Than Four‚ I believe the author is reaching out to all people interested in pursuing a higher education.  A person doesn’t have to be rich or super intelligent to go to college.  Addison explains how community colleges are useful to society and allow every student the opportunity to begin. She reminds us that no matter what path we take after high school‚ community college is always an option‚ and for some students‚ an option greatly appreciated.            

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    regulations that affects each of us and everyone. Statement of Problem Development of Education • Earlier Times Education was informal and obstructed in some areas. Children are provided more on vocational training than academics only by there parents and in the house. They used the system of writing called “baybayin” also known as the Alibata. • Spanish Period Friars generally tolerated on teaching. They made tremendous efforts

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    texting better than calling? Most people live very busy lives. Within one day you may have work or school‚ appointments‚ sports‚ shopping‚ and family matters to attend to. Sitting down and chatting via cell phone isn’t always handy. While it is less connected‚ you can send a friend a text within seconds. But time isn’t the only reason texting is favored by many. If you’re in danger‚ calling 9-1-1‚ or just a family member or friend is risky. Not only can someone track your call easier than a text

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    Differences in hospitals now and 100 years ago Name Date Hospitals have undergone numerous changes today compared to 100 years ago. In quantifying this statement‚ this paper is going to touch on two major changes that have taken place over the past century. As defined by (Malam 1999)‚ hospital is an institution in which patients‚ ailing from different diseases‚ are taken for medical care and treatment. These are provided by professional physicians and nurses. In the process‚ meals and

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    the essay‚ “Two Years Are Better Than Four”‚ the author Liz Addison‚ who attended Piedmont Virginia Community College and Southern Maine Community College‚ shares her opinion on the importance of community colleges. She responses to Rick Perlstein who wrote “What’s the Matter with College”. Perlstein believes that community college doesn’t matter anymore and in response to that‚ Addison argues that community college still matters. Addison mentions that community college is better than university by

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    Books ARE so Much Better than Movies! English H 10A 4 October 2013 Gette 1 English H 10A 4 October 2013

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