Even though the first McDonald's restaurant sold only hamburgers and French fries, it still became a cultural symbol. They are using the earthquake as an excuse. Some think that McDonald's real reason for wanting to close down the restaurant has nothing to do with money. 2. It is more than just clothing and hairstyles that are in style one year and out of date the next; it's a whole way of living. Although clothing designers influence fads in fashion because they want to make money, this desire for money doesn't explain fads in other areas, such as language. However, in the United States, there is an additional reason for fads: most Americans seem to feel that something is wrong if there isn't frequent change in their lives. Helen was in her 60s, had red hair,and tons of self-respect—something I was really lacking. Thanks to the confidence I picked up from Helen,I dreamed of having my own restaurant one day. I know I could do so much more if somebody would just have faith in me.3. I'd rather find out how long I can take being at the dentist's, as long as I can watch TV while I'm there. I valued my life plenty, so I didn't touch the TV when I came home from school that day. I'm drawing a blank! This just seems cruel. As a doctor, he is especially conscious of the many dangers surrounding us.4. Look—it's too long, even on me. And this material is so heavy that would pull you down. 5. To this day, when I walk within yards of tree branches,I pause and hear Dad's voice:"Watch your eyes!" My father often said that it was only because my grandmother was so economical that the wolves were kept at bay.6. Now, I do not for a moment mean to speak poorly of business; my whole point is that it was just not for me.

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1. Even though the first McDonald's restaurant sold only hamburgers and French fries, it still became a cultural symbol. They are using the earthquake as an excuse. Some think that McDonald's real reason for wanting to close down the restaurant has nothing to do with money.

 2. It is more than just clothing and hairstyles that are in style one year and out of date the next; it's a whole way of living. Although clothing designers influence fads in fashion because they want to make money, this desire for money doesn't explain fads in other areas, such as language. However, in the United States, there is an additional reason for fads: most Americans seem to feel that something is wrong if there isn't frequent change in their lives. Helen was in her 60s, had red hair,and tons of self-respect—something I was really lacking. Thanks to the confidence I picked up from Helen,I dreamed of having my own restaurant one day. I know I could do so much more if somebody would just have faith in me.
3. I'd rather find out how long I can take being at the dentist's, as long as I can watch TV while I'm there. I valued my life plenty, so I didn't touch the TV when I came home from school that day. I'm drawing a blank! This just seems cruel. As a doctor, he is especially conscious of the many dangers surrounding us.

4. Look—it's too long, even on me. And this material is so heavy that would pull you down. 

5. To this day, when I walk within yards of tree branches,I pause and hear Dad's voice:"Watch your eyes!" My father often said that it was only because my grandmother was so economical that the wolves were kept at bay.

6. Now, I do not for a moment mean to speak poorly of business; my whole point is that it was just not for me.