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    reviews or trial videos of products, either emphasizes my want or decreases my want of that product. My peers tend to impact what brand of an item I buy, for instance if i'm trying to buy a new wallet and all my friends have Michael Kors wallets i'll be more inclined to buy a Michael Kors wallet. 2) List the last five products you purchased that were not food or drink (can be clothes, electronics, etc.). Why did you buy each one of these products? Please elaborate: if you needed it, why did you need

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    The article, The myth of Justice, by Michael Dorris is intriguing and insightful because he provides his stance on justice and how he thinks we have come to the point of thinking life is supposed to be fair. He believes that justice is something that isn’t achievable. He even goes a step farther and says in his thesis that “justice is one of those palliative myths...” and that it isn’t even something that exists. It’s just something that we, as a human race, have developed and created over time.

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    Fresh Film Analysis

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    According to Michael Pollan (an award winning author and writer for the New York Times), “Monocultures are very dangerous things...Nature doesn’t have monocultures.” (Fresh. The Video Project/Ripple Effect Films, 2009.). He continues to explain the side effects of when

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    Coming to a new school from a different city usually is a pretty nerve wracking experience, but Reece White, Junior, has fit into Topeka High like it’s no problem. White went to Lawrence Free State High School for the first half of his high school experience but he transferred here this year where a lot of his time has been spent playing and practicing basketball. “I’ve never gotten to play in the dungeon, people always told me how it was fun, like the student section, the atmosphere in the dungeon

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    The Blind Side is based on a true story about a homeless boy named Michael Oher (Big Mike) who has been living with different people until the Tuohys take him in. Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy eventually become his legal guardians and the story is about how his life improves while playing football at Wingate high school in Tennesee. It shows his struggles with grades, and how the family and Michael are affected by the other. Because of his giant size he goes on to get a football scholarship for the University

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    Unjust treatment is an inevitable obstacle we face regardless of our efforts to avoid it. Most believe this is simply a part of life, and that sometimes it is best to just ignore the situation because it is bound to happen. However, the inequitable actions may begin to outweigh the reasons to plainly turn the other cheek. Basketball was once the love of my life, 10 years of it to be exact. When I stepped into a gym, it felt like home. It occupied all of my time, and my greatest memories will always

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    Although it is true that Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault, companies are willing to endorse him because he was proven not guilty by law. Does this make Kobe Bryant a risky partner to be an endorser for a company? I would say so, but than again, anyone would be a risk. I think the reason why people are still willing to endorse Kobe Bryant is because they are willing to take that risk. The reason why many companies are willing to take that risk is because Kobe's fame and success only

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    know that Michael Jackson was married to Elvis Presley’s daughter? He was born into a large family of musicians. When he was young he didn't get to act like a kid and do kid things. He had a very successful life as a teen and young adult. He had a very interesting adult life, and his death was very tragic. Michael Jackson didn’t have the greatest life, but he was still a very successful and talented singer. Michael Jackson was born into a big family of musicians. On August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson

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    influence others. To become famous is difficult for most, unless you have an extraordinary talent. Michael Jackson became famous when he was young and his music is still listened to to this day. His unbelievable talents are what set him apart from everyone else. By viewing Jackson’s life one can see how he greatly influenced the music industry and how he has helped those less fortunate. Michael Jackson, to this day, is known as the King of Pop. Born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, he grew

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    Can’t Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence by Michael Jordan is an inspirational personal creed and message about life as a professional athlete, helping anyone with setting goals for themselves, telling all the things he was taught since he was a little boy, and the hard work that goes into performing to your fullest potential and for anyone who aspires to have bigger dreams. The book also talks about the self-challenges and the strength that Michael Jordan had to go through

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