Cars scenes were a central mise-en-scene significance throughout the film. ... For example the convertible beetle bug for the popular girl, the perfect paint job sport car driven by the leader Woodson. The best mise-en-scene in this category was the car O'Bannion (Ben Affleck) drove. The dull primed car with no real paint job was significant in the fact that he got paint poured all over him by the incoming freshman. Even in the off screen background someone made the comment, "finally got his paint job" as he storms off in his unpainted car. ...

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And the first thing on the list to do was to go wash the car. ... After washing the car I went home and waited and waited. ... Finally, at six forty five I got in my car dressed all nice and drove over to her house getting there by six fifty five. ... As we got in the car we both started to talk nonstop. ... After the movie was over she walked me out to my car where we had our first kiss. ...

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By taking this promotion it will ease Lavonne goal to buy a car, the car will make her life easier since she will have her own transportation. ... One of Lavonne goals was to purchase a car, so she can have a trust worthy transportation that can allow her to get to places. Having a car will allow Lavonne to get to her destinations faster which saves her time from her tight schedule. ... Purchasing the car has many bit benefits but it also has some cons that have to be considered before committing to car. Lavonne, by purchasing the car will now have to take monthly payments and insurance bills ...

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Many kids in high school cannot wait to get there license or get there first car. Today's generations are expected to get a car as soon as they can drive which puts stress on parents as well as the kids. And for guys it's "who has the better car" competition, that is always on. To pay for these cars and the sky rocketing auto insurance rates, many kids have to work summer jobs and many work into and through the school year. ...

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Eddie (played by Ralph Macchio) and one of his cronies have a strange hobby of stealing cars. They steal a vehicle which belonged to a teacher, and later on in the film, steal a driving school student car. This issue is theft, and even though the cars were returned to their owners later on in the film, it was still stolen, and some sort of legal action could be pursued. ...

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Abner Baggs was thrown in jail for leveling a car dealership after being sold a lemon. ... For example, Randy Meyers, a crooked local used-car dealer, has sold Billy's mother, Mavis, a lemon and won't do anything about it when the car breaks down. When the law doesn't help him get satisfaction from Meyers, Abner "solves" the problem himself by using his D-16 Caterpillar to level Meyer's office and to crush the twelve used cars in the lot. ...

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And another unfortunate event happened is me getting into a car accident making my car undisposable for the rest of the semester. ... After getting my car fixed and finding a new living arrangement and being home during the Christmas break and New Year's I am sure I can get back on track and refocus. ...

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I jumped out of the car and stood on the sidewalk waving goodbye to my mother. ... I took my place in middle of the bus and glanced out the window watching the trees and cars go by. ... As I walked up the driveway, fumbling through my book bag to find my house keys, I noticed that my mother's car was not parked in the driveway. ... My mother was in love with her champagne colored, fully loaded town car. ... I even checked the garage, but there was no sign of her or her car there either. ...

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Charles Richard Drew (1904 - 1950) Charles Richard Drew was born on June 3, 1904 in Washington D.C. as the oldest of five children. His father (Richard T. Drew) was a carpet layer and his mother (Nora Burrell Drew) was a school teacher. As a student he was very athletic and excelled in academic...

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In her senior year of high school Grace was a victim of a tragic, fatal car accident. She was in the passenger seat of the car her best friend was driving. ... The car spun out of control and went into a tree. ...

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In order to have my own transportation I have to pay for my own car and insurance. Although I worked all summer, I still am forced to work during the school year as well to be able to afford my car and the upkeep that comes with it. ... I would be able to keep my job, pay for my car, stay involved in school and have time to devote to my schoolwork and studying. ...

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Introduction I come from a typical middle-income family that consists of my parents, three older brothers, two younger brothers, and myself. Imagine growing up being the only girl. When I was growing up there were several advantages and disadvantages to being a girl. I got to learn from all of my ol...

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Second Chance In Life Have you ever looked up at the stars at night and wonder what life has planned for you? For me I died in a car crash ten years ago but out of nowhere a genie appeared and gave me a second chance in life. So I took it and all my determination made me what I am today. So let's...

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HSS 099 Dong Wook Won SSN: 139-94-4635 My Hometown It's hard for me to tell where my hometown is because I lived in many different places in my life. My definition of hometo...

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Graduation Graduation for me was like a bird that has escaped from his cage. All I can remember was the year of 2003, it was the year that I would never forget. I t was my senior year and finally my time to shine so bright like the sun. I would never forget the goodbyes, the cries , the ...

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I spent more than half of my life in school, and I had a lot of teachers. Some of them were really good teachers and I will remember them for all my life. However, some of them I didn't like so much and they were my nightmare. Based on my experience, qualities of good teacher is to have knowledge ab...

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Through the slow motion, and instant replays and cameras mounted on the cockpit of Formula one cars." ... Jeff Gordon, a race car driver, endorses Pepsi. ... They are schooled that to get a better job, a bigger house, a nicer car, you must go to school. ...

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It was the first for everything for me, the first I flew in a plane and definitely the first I saw so many cars. I was so flabbergasted I had my mouth open for about two minutes just looking around the place at the tall buildings and the different types of cars and people in this big and beautiful country. ... Between the first time I flew in a plane and the first time I saw so many cars eight years passed and I have made the worst decisions of my 18 years on gods earth. ...

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It was a hot day at the end of July in 2007, the day my hands were filled with luggage and my eyes enlarged with sadness to see everyone in my family around me at the airport. I saw my father's tears running down on his cheeks. I realized at that moment what an extraordinary influence my father has ...

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My dad is an amazing person at heart, but when it comes down to patience or new technology, he's the last person you would want to see. He's a hardworking man, who is a great father figure, and he'd give his last penny to help anyone out. When I was six years old, he used to take me up to our old ch...

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Sayda's first day of class at Moraine Valley Community College was extremely adventurous. Blasting the music, Sayda enjoyed the car ride. Normally, finding a parking spot is hectic, but she was lucky. After parking the car, Sayda had a mission and that was finding her RDG 090 classroom. She found t...

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Having a Job in College Most students fear the time when their parents will say that they need to get a job to help pay for things such as, car insurance, gas, and things you want for yourself. ... One of the most important factors is transportation, which becomes a problem for most freshmen because their college of choice does not allow them to bring their own car. ...

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My First Day at College Since high school, I have been waiting to enter college. I always wanted to be a college student; a serious student who would decide what to be in his life. My first day at Pierce College was on September 2, 2003, the first day of the fall semester. It was a day full of new ...

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We live in a society that drinks heavily, and this influences teens. Most Americans use alcohol to celebrate wedding anniversaries, to welcome the New Year, and to enjoy many other special events. Alcohol is a legal drug for people over the age of twenty-one. By the time most teens reach senior h...

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Nothing is more frustrating to a college student than being dead broke. Tests, past due homework, and pop quizzes don't even compare to being a dead broke college student. Being broke is like having a car with out any gas. Your clothes become tattered and shrunken, your food stores are barren and...

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