For teens, the ring of their alarm clock at six in the morning is the most dreadful sound in the world. ... A study by CAREI states that since teenagers are in a "sleep mode- from 11:00p.m to 8:00a.m., their biological clocks are in conflict with the school bell. The purpose of going to school is to learn, but CAREI reports that an alarming 20% of students sleep during their first two classes! ... In conclusion, if high schools adopted a later school start time, teenagers would no longer have to dread the onerous ring of their alarm clock at 6:00 in the morning. The bell would be comp...

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Most people wish they could relive their high school days. I was one of those people until I began college. I've attended several colleges since high school and noticed several differences and similarities between the two. In high school, you are limited to culture and people. Most students only...

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Next, one should purchase an alarm clock and batteries if he does not already own one. After completing the buying process, he must set this clock two hours before his first class is scheduled to begin. He should set his alarm to wake him with the annoying "beep, beep, beep " sound rather than the sound of soothing music; he must also resist the urge to hit the snooze button, which could cause him to be late for class if he hits it too many times. ...

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Well now imagine this, dreaming about paradise and waking up to an annoying alarm, reading that it's only 6:30 a.m. ... Now that I am in college, my alarm clock is still somewhat annoying, but it also isn't set for 6:30 am. ...

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That first day of college was one I will never forget it has tremendously changed my life. It was unlike any other day of school. I was taking all the classes that I wanted to take, and meeting interesting new people. But little did I know college was not all it was cracked up to be. As my alarm ...

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THE KISS Some guys can be naturally very good at picking up girls. They walk, talk, and act with a certain degree of confidence. I was not as fortunate and the title "Ladies Man" had never been associated with my name. But, this was about to change. Today was the day when I decided to hold m...

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Many people who did not grow up with technology in their life will say that technology has taken over the new generation and that we are unable to think for ourselves. What they do not understand is how technology has benefited us and them as well. Technology is a part of society that we will never ...

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Imagine you are sitting in a waiting room eagerly looking at the clock. ... As much as my heart was pounding along with the alarming thoughts in my head as to what they were going to say, I finally caught enough breath and nerve to release my secretive information. ...

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The Supreme Court is beginning to turn back the clock: Many of the nation's most successful plans are being dismantled by federal court decisions as the courts have been changed from being on the leading edge of desegregation activity to being its greatest obstacle. ...

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