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Miss Taylor has two brothers. Her brothers are both very funny, but they are very different. Max is only 12. He is in middle school. He likes to write stories. Max lives with his parents at home. Andrew is 22. He is at college. Andrew likes to read about things that interest him. He lives in an apartment with his friends.

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The first step in redesigning your closet is to take everything out and sort through it. Anything you haven’t worn in over a year should be donated to charity. After that, check clothes and shoes for wear and tear. Take care of anything that needs mending. The next step is to put items in the closet so that those you wear most often are easy to access. The final step is to stay organized. Put clothes, shoes and accessories back in their appropriate places so that you will be able to find them quickly.

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Isaiah is having a horrible day. He woke up late, so he didn’t get to eat breakfast. Because he didn’t eat breakfast, he is very, very hungry. When he is hungry, he cannot pay attention in class. If he doesn’t pay attention in class, then he will not learn. If Isaiah doesn’t learn, he won’t get the grades he needs to play soccer. If he doesn’t get those grades, As and Bs, he will be benched from the soccer games. Isaiah really needs to start going to bed earlier!

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Teachers are having trouble getting students to arrive to class on time. Too many students arrive to class late because they go to their lockers between every class, so the teachers and administrators needed to solve this issue. Now, there is a rule that has helped with the problem. Students may only go to their lockers in the morning, before and after lunch, and at the end of the day. Now students do not arrive late to class.

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Selena Gomez is a famous actress and singer born July 22, 1992 in Texas. When she was young, she acted in children’s T.V. shows, including The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Hannah Montana. Most of Selena’s acting roles have been on Disney Channel shows. She has acted in movies as well. In 2008, Selena worked on an advertising campaign to encourage young people to vote. Later, in 2009, Selena released her first music album. Today she is a popular celebrity among kids and teenagers.

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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania is a very small town. In fact, Philipsburg is home to only about 3,000 people! The town was founded by Henry Philips who came from Philadelphia after he arrived from England. It is about 25 miles from the well-known Pennsylvania State University. Philipsburg has many historic landmarks and is the location of many historic events. For example, it is home to the tallest wooden Santa Claus in the country!

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Who doesn’t love dogs? Typically, a dog is a great pet because he is smart, easy to train, and requires little daily care other than food, water, and a walk or two. In addition, dogs are always wonderful companions. They are loyal to their masters, and they protect them from harm. When the weather is nice, your dog will usually play outdoors with you, and when it’s chilly, he will curl up at your feet and keep your toes warm. Everyone loves dogs because a dog is the perfect pet.

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The first Olympic Games took place starting in 776 B.C. For nearly 1,200 years, the games took place every four years.  The period between games was called an Olympiad. Then, in 393 A.D., Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I abolished the games, along with all festivals. It wasn’t until 1896 that the Olympic Games finally started up again.

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     Whenever people see a snake, they always know they are in danger. This is especially true when they see a brightly colored snake because those bright colors usually mean the snake is poisonous. Typically, a snake injects its prey with venom or squeezes it to death. So always run away when you see a snake!

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     One hundred thousand tigers roamed Asia in 1990.  Experts warned that the big cats would be extinct by 2000 because of over-hunting and loss of habitat. Fortunately, the world reacted.  Because of the threat of extinction, a program in Russia hired former hunters to help protect the cats.  The effect of them trying to help is that a program in India aided people in relocating and finding homes outside of tiger habitats.  As a result, the tiger population is again growing! 

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