Greendex 2009

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    Phrases

    Bored to death Meaning/Usage: Very bored You've got to be kidding Meaning/Usage: This is used when a true statement is ridiculous. Sick and Tired Meaning/Usage: Used when you no longer enjoy something because you have done it too many times. Call it a day Meaning/Usage: Used to express that the work day is over. Get on one's nerves Meaning/Usage: Used when someone or something is bothering you. Couch potato Meaning/Usage: Used when someone watches too much television. Feel blue Meaning/Usage:

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    Locked Away

    If I got locked away And we lost it all today Tell me honestly would you still love me the same? If I showed you my flaws If I couldn't be strong Tell me honestly would you still love me the same? Right about now If a judge 'for life' me, would you stay by my side? Or is you gonna say goodbye? Can you tell me right now? If I couldn't buy you the fancy things in life Shawty, would it be alright? Come on show me that you are down Now tell me would you really ride for me

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    Personal Narrative: The Holocaust

    Two days have passed, as well as thousands of Jews. "What an easy job," I had thought. After all, how hard could it really be to tell people where to go? Well, it is really hard. I split communities, friends, and families apart. I lied. It's not just really hard; it's the most heartbreaking thing anyone could do. I hold a gun, and every prisoner fears me. Why do they all listen? One after another, they follow along, without asking questions, without fighting back for themselves. Boom! Another one

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    Stereotypes In The Workplace

    Early in my working career, I was offered a job at a downtown pub that had a reputation for being rough. I’d never entered the establishment prior to this, but I heard the money was good, so I gave it a shot. My initial perception of the clientele, before I had even begun working, was that they were street people, gang members, sex workers, and other low-class, low-income people. I assumed I would have to be on guard much of the time, and put on a hard attitude in order to not be perceived as too

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    Wichita, Kansas: Personal Narrative

    With approximately four million visitors each year, Wichita, Kansas is a pleasant surprisegreat destination with first- class attractions for everyone in the family! Over More than 1,000 restaurants representing a wide array of cuisines, including from craft beer, and wineries and to French patisseries dot the city landscape, while eclectic shops, antique stores and open malls offer premium shopping opportunities. Take advantage of cultural exhibits and museums that offer art, Western history, botanical

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    Michelle Wasenske's Argumentative Essay

    As the warm summer days end, and the cold fall days start. It is Michelle Wasenske job to make sure the Fire & Water restaurant has curbside appeal. The occupancy of the Marriott is going down, which means the restaurant has a lower average check. There are less guests dinning at the Fire & Water. Michelle the restaurant manager is trying to attract more guests with happy hour and other specials. She is trying to have all guests happy so they return more frequently. Michelle Wasenske is twenty-

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    Personal Narrative: I Am Ruhama Halake

    I am Ruhama Halake. Ruhama is a Hebrew surname, which means “One who has been spared”, many people struggle to pronounce it correctly. It Is cliché to say that the challenges that I faced in life have made me a stronger person, but in this case, it happens to be true. I was born into two immigrant families, both of whom who never had the opportunity to complete college in Ethiopia, and were barely surviving. My parents vowed that I would never have to live through what they’ve been through and my

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    Sasha Cohen Research Paper

    “It's when you don't win that you learn things about yourself. Everything I have gone through has made me who I am today.” (Sasha Cohen). Sasha Cohen made mistakes but she was still one of the best skaters in history. Sasha Cohen inspired people because of her love of skating, used striving for accuracy to innovate ways to overcome a back injury, and illuminated the world by becoming a great role model for everyone. Sasha Cohen is one of my favorite skaters and a two-time Olympic medalist(2002 +

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    Personal Narrative: The City Of Oakdale

    I grew up in the central valley of California where the most reliable GPS, driving down Highway 108, was to follow the lingering perfume of methane until you hit the aromatic scent of chocolate radiating from the Hershey factory. As I am sure you can gather, the town of Oakdale was a very agriculture-based community with no more than twenty thousand people and wide open spaces. Everyone in my community knew their neighbors, law enforcement, and local business owners. Moreover, they were the same

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    Overcoming Adversity

    Obstacles in life shouldn't break you, they should make you. Sometimes adversity will grasp your life in a way you couldn't even fathom. Leaving the weak in shambles and the fragile without any sense of hope. But in actuality this is when leaders are born, heroes rise up, and people come together to overcome the overwhelming adversity. I say this because I've faced that same adversity and I faced it head on. Until about i was in second grade i was raised by two wonderful parents. My father being

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