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    How to Be a Millionaire?

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    become millionaires. Some are by pure luck but there’s no need to worry as others are based much less on chance and more on planning and wits. With some effort‚ you can have a big fat bank account one day too. First and the easiest‚ Win the Lottery – Without a doubt‚ this is the quickest way to become a millionaire. I was in Vegas the other day‚ and there are a ton of ways to strike it big as well. The problem? Your chances are one in a billion. Good luck and start rolling the dice if this is

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    the character is what often leads to his/her downfall. When the hero falls‚ it is at least partly if not completely his own fault. On the other hand‚ it’s not because he is a bad person but because of the character flaw he has or because of plain bad luck. What happens to the hero is too harsh. The character flaw that might have caused the downfall doesn’t deserve the punishment that he gets. If the hero lives then through the experience he realizes what caused his downfall and what he could have done

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    Wedding Superstitions

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    Weddings have been celebrated since the beginning of time. So have wedding day superstitions. It is traditionally believed that weddings are susceptible to evil spirits and bad luck. Over time‚ wedding traditions and customs have been preserved to promote a happy‚ long‚ fertile and wealthy marriage. Here are some customs that the bride and groom might consider to ensure a successful marriage. The Engagement •So as not to endanger the marriage‚ the future bride may only propose marriage during

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    being healthy‚ happy and successful; then the family believes they will receive luck and good fortune throughout the year. During Tet‚ people in Vietnam usually visit their friends and their relatives. They wish New Year’s greetings to everybody; and they hope that everybody will receive more success in their work and good heath in the coming up year. Many adults also give lucky money to children with the hope of luck to them. Everyone believes that the attitude on these days can influence over the

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    superstition

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    Superstition‚ something we have all used in our daily lives. To some‚ it has become a daily ritual in their lives. What is superstition? Superstition is widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences‚ especially as leading to good or bad luck‚ or a practice based on such a belief. For centuries now‚ billions of people have been have been dragged into believing that superstitions really are true. We have all heard the saying “break a leg” before someone performs on stage Was a symbol of

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    Oprah Winfrey

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    dictionary‚ luck is defined as good fortune‚ prosperity or success. Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. Oprah Winfrey states‚ "Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity‚" as an inspirational tool for her audience to reach their goals by putting in the hard work. Opportunities in life are not just handed out but these chances are opened by the determination and drive that each individual puts forth instead of wishing on luck and chance

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    Fortune favours the brave. It’s a well known proverb but what exactly does it mean? .in simple terms‚ that good luck comes to those who take chances.There are many people in life who complain that they can’t attain success in life because fate has conspired against them. This is simply not true. History has shown us that the truth is fortune favours those with courage and an adventurous spirit. Those that are prepared to take risks but not be reckless. Those that give proper consideration to their

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    We desire to bequest two things to our children -- the roots and wings. ~Sudanese Proverb Children will dislike all those who give all things to them. ~African Proverb A child’s lie is like a dead fish in a pond that in the end‚ always comes to the surface. ~Luo Proverb Nursing a pregnancy is not as tough as bringing up a child. ~Swahili Proverb When a four-year child is still crawling instead of walking it is time to cry out. ~African Proverb A single hand cannot nurse a child. ~Swahili

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    Superstitions Speech

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    I’m doing my speech on superstitions. Wulp wish me luck‚ break a leg‚ knock on wood. Superstitions‚ what are they and where did they come from? Are they true are they false or is there some sort of reasoning behind them? Or are they simply just a whole lot of mumbo jumbo. I mean ….. awww man (meeoow) there goes a black cat man talk about bad luck it just took off with any luck that I had‚ (gosh darn – click fingers well lets see if its true…Mrs Maslen whadda ya reckon am I gonna get an A for

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    Superstition Speech

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    blah superstition is defined as blah blah blah. How many of you have ever crossed your fingers for good luck‚ or got a little nervous about something bad happening on Friday the 13th? I would bet that all of you have said or have heard someone say “God Bless You” after a sneeze. Have any of you ever wondered where the traditions of Halloween came from? Or maybe why it is thought to be bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding ceremony? Today I am going to enlighten you with the answer

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