For me it's just a dream, not reality. ... I was foolish not to know that there is no such thing as perfection.A dream is laways a dream. My family's goal was to come here and know there is this perfect land where things are better and this thought created a drive within us. ... Not until we arrived,we didn't know the frustrating thing about the American Dream is the moment you grasp it,it changes shape and becomes something else. ... Every country is the best country, therefore, the fascination of America always will remain a dream to me....

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In the book The Epic of America written by James Truslow Adams in 1931 stated that The American Dream was one many immigrants have of a land in which life should be better for each person based on their ability and their achievements. ... Thomas Jefferson once said, "Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual....

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The question I am asked to answer within this essay is why I liked this book, Hungry Hearts by Anzia Yezierska. ... Yezierska entwines colorful language with beautiful story lines to form one strikingly influential novel of dreams, irony, and strife. ... Many of the main characters such as Shenah Pessah, a poor Russian immigrant looking only for a good education, go to America full of dreams. The character's dreams are soon crushed as they reach America, only to find it is just as downtrodden and oppressed as their native land. ...

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Another example of how the missing link to the character of someone, can often be found within. ... Just like the lion had the courage within him the entire time, the business world of America also had the valor to get back into the business world. ... The yellow brick road in Oz represented the hope and dreams of the American people. ... With the hope and dreams of the American people in the hands of themselves, they came out of the predicament with only a push from the government. ... That message states that no matter what happens, we all have the power within ourselves to change the t...

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Throughout history, America fought several battles amongst other countries, and also within itself. ... This paper examines the idea that Superheroes symbolize power, persistence, and change of America when considering the American dream. ... Superheroes are advocates for American justice while they symbolize the importance of American power and the American dream. ... Being the first character to fight for social justice, Superman symbolizes power of the American people and the American dream. ... Still powerful, these superheroes continue to portray persistence, power and the ever-changin...

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Within sports heroes are made, goals are set and dreams are lived. ... Within society today, the media has downplayed the role of the woman within sports. ... This negative coverage will shatter her dream within a matter of seconds. ... Title IX, aimed to provide equality within the sports world. ... Within professional sports today, the love of the game has been lost. ...

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Steven's responsibility completely reminded me of my computer dream: I was already a junior of Computer Science major. ... To make my computer dream come true, the first step was to get a computer degree in America. ... One day, a friend of my brother gave me information and that information made my dream possibly come true. ... If people studied hard enough, they could finish this certificate within half year. ...

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Rousseau's wish was to inquire whether it be possible, within the civil order, to discover a legitimate and stable basis of Government. ... Her dream was for an education that her father said was free, and it was something no thief could ever take away. ... They are part of the foundation that all immigrants to America dream about, which is to have freedom....

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Within the lower classes, everyone molded to the same life, and stayed within their own circles. ... People from all over Europe and Asia came together in America to be part of something bigger than what they had dreamed. ...

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As an adult you dream and plan your new chapter in life. ... Just as each chapter goes, your life cyclical change will carry you through the decline and discord of your perfect dreams. ... For life to carry on, healing from within is needed and new goals and purpose are needed to. ... Many in the class had finished one degree, but the years before this accomplishment were filled with the longing to fulfill this dream. ...

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Obamacare is a major effort towards Obama's dream of bringing America to its rock bottom financially.   ... I work at an eye doctor's office and daily I get calls from people asking if we take Medicaid, because barley anyone accepts it within a 40 mile radius. ...

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Asides from imagining, hoping, and dreaming the question comes to mind; is it possible? ... The American Anthropological Association has shown through DNA evidence that there is more variation in genetic make up within a "race" than between them. ...

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Forest Gump This famous movie produced in 1994 was one of history's classics. This sharp movie was produced by Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve starkey, while directed by Robert Zemeckis. I first watched this movie in theaters followed by many times at home, or at other relatives' houses. T...

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Surrealism: The emphasis was on the unconscious, with artists often drawing on images seen in dreams or while in dream-like states. ... After taking a few steps back, I was able to see something like an eyeball within the painting that was looking towards an outline of a bird, which I will assume is a dove, based upon the title. ...

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Being an American teenage driver myself, I clearly remember dreaming about that golden day I"d be allowed to get my driver's license. ... Permitted drivers under eighteen must hold their permit for six months; a requirement implemented within the last year, while those over eighteen must only wait until a notice comes in the mail to make their road test appointment. ... Within a matter of ten minutes, I was licensed driver. ... At the time, I wasn't too concerned with how I shouldn't have passed, but after four accidents within my first year of driving, I was angry at how sim...

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Many people have different views, different opinions and different actions that they take in order to achieve their goals and dreams in life. ... In this Act, it allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. ...

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." - In Spite Of Innocence.These statistics show that mistakes are made within the legal system, and to prevent unlawful executions, we must modify our government and abolish the death penalty. ... In early America, blacks were lynched for any reason that could possibly be dreamed up with no concideration for due process of the law. ...

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A new war was being waged within the U.S. legislature about a working age limit to help keep the Nation's children off the streets and in schools. ... A law that has affected millions is the Minimum Wage Law which continues to increase to provide better opportunities and help keep workers in the economy, giving everyone a chance to reach for their own dreams such as owning a house or car. ...

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In my country, when a woman is pregnant, her life is a dream, especially when it is a first baby. ... In my home country, when the baby is born, within the next 40 days only closest family members are allowed to see the baby. ...

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A Day to Remember I awoke the morning of September eleventh like any other day. Comfortably lying in my bed, warm and snug. I was dreaming and at total peace, oblivious to the world around me. Suddenly, I sprang up to the blaring sound of my pulsating alarm clock. The sun was up and shining ...

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At first, readership was gained from articles which exposed corruption and greed within the business world and politics. ... This was a dream come true for advertisers. ... (Alfred Sloan) With a clear goal of making as much money as possible, all that they were missing was that factor which would install trust within their customers. ...

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It is said that slavery ended somewhere along the 19th century, but the truth is that slavery is nowadays within us. ... They have to go through hunger and death, and the price of the American dream is to risk their lives in the trip through the dessert, as for the blacks was the Atlantic. ...

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It is a label whose legacy remarkably reflects the hard work and dedication of individuals who managed to overcome obstacles within the music industry to achieve success. ... Today, the Motown music remains the greatest pop music that the industry of music has ever heard of, and the institution continues to promote the voice and dreams of young Americans. ...

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Following the American Dream, Mary Kay gives women the opportunity to not only buy products but also to become their own independent seller. ... Ayurveda- New Delhi, India- beauty, skin products Company's Vision- Combii Organochem's (company's creator) philosophy of activating the body to help itself, so that healing and correction can take place from within, continues to spearhead the company, to attain with its Herbline range of products, a greater level of product improvement, quality enhancement and customer satisfaction. - taken from www.herbline.com Ayurveda is a...

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TEN MAJOR EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UNITED STATES Over time instances occurred throughout history that affected the United States, for the good and bad. They affected many people emotionally and physically. The following ten events have affected the nation culturally, politically, economically, socially, and diplomatically. The ten events are a visual aspect of the how the nation evolved into what it is today. Without the events occurring, we may never have the materials that we do today. ...

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