An estimate that guns are used, "Five times more often to prevent crimes that to commit them" (Fifteen Myths). ... He replied, "What do I do for the extra fifteen minutes?" ... This country requires that a military-issue rifle and ammunition be kept in the dwellings of all males from the age of 20-50 (Fifteen Myths 1). ...
After fifteen minutes of waiting for class to begin a teacher rushed in, announced that the class was canceled, and told us to go to the nearest television to witness what would be history. ... Our nation came together as one in a matter of minutes; from a simple group of people gathering together to pray, to citizens across the country filling up the blood banks, and finally to the local New Yorkers trying to assist those grieving or working at the site. ...
Americans take pride in knowing they live in a democratic country that ensures freedom, but how true is this assumption? What exactly is freedom today and how does it affect us? The Webster's English Dictionary defines freedom as "The state of being able to act without hindrance or restraint, libert...
The state required period slotted for recess is strictly twenty minutes. ... At the very least, students only have twelve to fifteen minutes of actual free play in the school yard. ... The State requirements mandate all students have scheduled active minutes per week for organized physical education. ...
In the early 20th century, otherwise known as the Roaring Twenties, the United States did not only dramatically change economically, but the sudden burst of popular entertainment, new intuitive inventions, and the initiation of mass productions, made America the wealthiest country in the world. This...
Even if they had a cigarette five minutes ago, and they go into a building for two minutes they will smoke as soon as they come out, just to be certain they get a cigarette just incase the next task hold's them over longer than expected. ... A ten to fifteen minute wait for a smoker usually means three to five cigarettes. ...
Fifteen white secret service agents (who arrived after the black agents) received speedy and repeated service, while the black agents were made to wait for over an hour. After several attempts to get service from their waitress, they requested to speak with the manager who took several minutes to come out to them. ...
They also emphasize that the amount they are asking for is very small whether they ask for ten cents or fifteen dollars, but it is very much needed to make the viewer more comfortable with giving them their money. ... An example would be during the war in Afghanistan, a newscast could spend two to three minutes discussing the month's death toll of U.S. troops then transition the "lighter side of the news " into a segment about a local animal shelter to give the viewer a change of pace and bring up their mood. ...
America's Horrific Teen Drivers In America, driving is the main source of transportation. Being an American teenage driver myself, I clearly remember dreaming about that golden day I"d be allowed to get my driver's license. American teenagers place driving, being the first major milestone in t...
