Short Speech on YMCA Many people today take advantage of the sports and fitness services of their local YMCA‚ or “Y” as they’re commonly known. However‚ even those familiar with the organization’s recreational programs may know little about the Y’s history or mission. Originally founded in London in 1844‚ the Young Men’s Christian Association has enjoyed many successful years of operation. Today‚ the YMCA continues its commitment to ensuring that every person‚ regardless of age‚ income‚ or background
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There were several long-term events that led to the outbreak of World War One. The most prominent factors include: nationalism‚ militarism‚ imperialism‚ the Balkan and Morocco crises‚ and the alliance system. Ironically‚ these things were either started in response to‚ or upheld because of‚ one of the other factors. The alliance system was one of the last factors to emerge before the war. Consequentially‚ the contributions of this system to the beginning of the Great War have to be considered. Although
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When you Google the word humility or even look it up in the dictionary the definition is still the same. “ Humility: a modest or low view of one’s importance; humbleness”. The power of humility in the world around us is very strong. We may doubt ourselves and appreciate the good in us but no good ever comes from bragging about who you are. Yes‚ you should be abundantly proud of who you are‚ but in order for people to acquire the ability to help others you need not think of yourself but instead you
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cells heavily‚ and due to an inability to regenerate‚ permanent memory loss may occur‚ depending on the severity of damage. Alcohol disrupts brain cells‚ specifically cells of the hippocampus. Because the hippocampus is responsible for long-term and short-term memory‚ extreme consumptions of alcohol over a long period can cause degradation. Parkinson’s disease is a known factor for causing memory loss because of its slow destruction of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is used by nerve cells to send
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My Hero When you look up the definition of a hero it says‚ “a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble abilities.” But why do we immediately think about someone famous? Maybe‚ because they have movie star good looks or they have won some fancy award. That shouldn’t be the case. When I asked my hero what her definition of a hero is she said‚ “A true hero is someone who does good work to support others‚ and puts others ahead of him/herslef”. My hero has by
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get a job to support their family. Other times it is about a high school pitcher wanting to pitch in the big leagues. Most of the time it is about a young adult wanting to finish college‚ get married and have children. These are three different definition of the American dream but they all mean the same thing. An immigrant‚ a pitcher‚ and a young adult all after the same thing the American dream. To this young immigrant‚ leaving his family for a better life in America is a big sacrifice for him
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Persaud The word Friendship has infinite definitions in terms of what people believe it means. To me friendship is a bond formed between two individuals that can possibly last a lifetime‚ meaning no one can ever separate the two. The history between the two individuals tells the story of how they
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What do you think the definition of success is? My definition of someone’s success would be when she has accomplished something she wanted to accomplish. First‚ achieving an achievement is great success to have. Even if that goal is to make someone smile‚ I have had success at doing something. Second‚ one the people in my thoughts that has had great success to me is my grandfather. My grandfather is one of my biggest role models because of all the success he has had in his life. Finally‚ another
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Love Love‚ a four letter one syllable word with Germanic origin and has the definition of “an intense feeling of deep affection”. Love is something you feel from the day you are born. Not everyone has the same definition of love because the levels of love we feel are different. Love shapes who we are as human being and it gives us life. Without love the world would be a dark place. We learn a lot from love and we take that knowledge and make the best of it. Everyone has good and bad experiences with
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care about you only your money and who you are to other people and their opinions‚ it’s also being able to be open minded and not blinded by how you got to where you are. My definition of success is similar to the dictionary’s definition. success as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. I honestly think that my definition defines it better because I have more detail and connection. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with myself after high school whether I wanted to go to college or start working
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