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  • An American Childhood by Annie Dillard

    An American Childhood by Annie Dillard

    In the except from “An American Childhood” by Annie Dillard, a young Protestant girl apparently living near a Catholic school, St.Bede’s, describes here view of the school children and the nuns. As the narrator goes on you can tell she has prejudged these people based on things she has heard, not from her own experience. She states, “From the other Protestants children, I gathered St.Bede’s was a cave where Catholic children had to go

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Janna
  • Kelly Slater, Pipe Dreams

    Kelly Slater, Pipe Dreams

    “I thought, Pfft, come on. People from Australia are world champions…But a world champion from Florida? Fuhgeddaboutit.” There is a surfer that once said this. Not one surfer from Hawaii, Australia, not even California, but from the small town (which is now a huge town thanks to him) of Coco Beach in Florida…Kelly Slater (and for the record, his real name is Robert Kelly Slater, but once he saw the movie Bad News Bears, where

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Janna
  • American Eagle

    American Eagle

    American Eagle Outfitters is a fairly new company but they are doing extremely well because they have a clear grasp of who their market is. They are a fresh new hip look. Along with being a fresh new look they also have great quality of clothing at a reasonable price. (http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte201w/aeostrat.html). American Eagle is one the best name brands around because it appeals to the youth, it keeps up with the latest fashions while still

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Max
  • Most American Thing I Can Do

    Most American Thing I Can Do

    Most American Thing I Can Do The most American thing I can do is to simply ask questions. Why are we at war? Why do we pay taxes? We do we support democracy in fledgling countries? We are a democratic nation. Does that not mean the government and this country belong to me as much as to the president? If we stop asking questions about what is essentially ours, do we not essentially give it

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Mike
  • Native American Mascots

    Native American Mascots

    Austin Chambers Unity and Diversity Term Paper Native American Mascot use Native Americans have been on this land for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Their way of life is very different from the socially accepted way of the Europeans. The traditional symbols of their people and the ceremonial dress that they wore are considered sacred. Many different college universities, professional sports teams and public businesses use these sacred symbols, images and traditional dress as

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Mike
  • American Indian Stories

    American Indian Stories

    In her book American Indian Stories, Zitkala-Sa's central role as both an activist and writer surfaces, which uniquely combines autobiography and fiction and represents an attempt to merge cultural critique with aesthetic form, especially surrounding such fundamental matters as religion. In the tradition of sentimental, autobiographical fiction, this work addresses keen issues for American Indians' dilemmas with assimilation. In Parts IV and V of "School Days," for example, she vividly describes a little girl's nightmares

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Jessica
  • The American Civil War

    The American Civil War

    Juan Samala 11th Grade Report Grace High School The American Civil War The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of human life. In this document, I will speak mainly around those involved on the

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Failed Relashingshpis

    Failed Relashingshpis

    We live our lives waiting for who we think is the perfect person, but in reality that never happens. When we hear the word relationship, we think of a man and a woman. Being in a relationship is more than just being intimate. There are different kinds of relationship such as husbands and wives, parent and child, or just friend to friend. Some people say it takes two people to make a relationship fail. When

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Analysis of African American Healthcare

    Analysis of African American Healthcare

    Cine Sanders March 3, 2005 Article Review The article on Black America Web entitled “The state of Black America, Part 4: Health as Wealth” (Lewis, 17 Jan. 05) is mainly addressing how African Americans should get check-ups, eat a healthier diet, exercise, among other things to maintain their health. The authors main point of writing an article about health is so that African Americans will be propelled to take preventative measures to prevent and treat

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Jon
  • Contributions African Americans Have Made in the Science Field

    Contributions African Americans Have Made in the Science Field

    Contributions African Americans have made in the Science Field Throughout American history many African Americans have been overlooked in the field of science. Some powerful minds and great inventors haven’t been re-introduced to new generations. African Americans have contributed a great deal to the advancements of our country and one of the major fields they have made contributions to is in the field of science. Many successful African Americans have been overshadowed by their Caucasian

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Midsummer Nights Dream

    Midsummer Nights Dream

    William Shakespeare intensifies the emotion of love and foolishness in the epic tale of four lovers and an enchanted forest in his classic Midsummer Night’s Dream. Early in this work, we learn of two young maidens, Hermia and Helena, and their unfulfilled passions. Hermia, the daughter of a gentleman, is cast into the burden of marrying a suitor, Demetrius, chosen by her father for which she does not love. Instead, she has fallen for Lysander.

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Max
  • American Beauty and Country Husband

    American Beauty and Country Husband

    Americans Break Hearts and Guitars “American ________! Stay away from ___!” Fill in the blanks. Go ahead, I dare you to. I know, this is an academic paper, but that doesn’t have to stop us from a friendly bout of Mad Libs. So what did you pencil in? “Diabetics” and “excessive sugars”? No. Odds are, you filled in “woman” and “me”, respectively. Even if you had never before heard “American Woman” by the Guess

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Jessica
  • The Significance of the Frontier in American History

    The Significance of the Frontier in American History

    The Significance of the Frontier in American History American History, up to our own day, has been in a large degree the history of the colonization of the Great West. The existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement westward, explain American development. Behind establishment, lie the vital forces that call these organs into life and shape them to meet changing conditions. The peculiarity of American institutions

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History

    Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History

    Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History Harriet Beecher Stowe was a very influential writer. Stowe wrote for a political purpose and for people to understand the inhumanity of slavery. She expressed her opinions in each of her writings. Harriet Beecher Stowe was born in Litchfield, Connecticut and brought up with puritanical strictness. She had one sister and six brothers. Her father was a controversial Calvinist preacher, thus influenced Harriet’s religious, and political

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: regina
  • Media Effect on Americans

    Media Effect on Americans

    October 26, 2005 SPC2600 Outline Topic: Media’s Influence on Americans’ Decision Making I. Introduction A. Do you believe everything you see on television, internet, books/magazines? B. Many people base their decision making on how other people think or act. C. People need to become more enlightened and make their own educated decisions. II. Consumer Psychology A. There are groups within advertising firms that study how consumers think, feel, and act. B. Group influence 1. “My

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Native Americans

    Native Americans

    We must concede that the incompatibility of modern civilization with our tradition-bound civilization is one of the most important causes of the crisis in our society. What is to be done? Should we insist on remaining immersed in our tradition, or should we melt fully into Western civilization? Or is there another way of removing this contradiction? Iranian President Mohammed Khatami For the past century, the United States and Western Europe has placed an extremely

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Mass Media and Its Negative Influence on American Society

    Mass Media and Its Negative Influence on American Society

    Mass Media and Its Influence Negative Influence on American Society “It is the power that shapes and molds the mind of virtually every citizen, young or old, rich or poor, simple or sophisticated” (Sweet Liberty, 2000, 1). The media is a part of everyday life in America. News and events outside of one’s home or neighborhood are brought to their area via the newspaper, magazines, radio, television, and the internet. As the quote above mentions

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Steve
  • Broken Dreams

    Broken Dreams

    Luke is jogging down the ground, followed closely by a stalker. He feels the hot, heavy breath of his follower on his neck, and can see his large shadow looming in front of him. He tries to fun faster to get away, dodging and weaving, but cannot seem to shake him; he is with him every step of the way. There is no escape. A call from a mate is an enormous relief; Luke

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Kevin
  • The American Civil War

    The American Civil War

    On July 4, 1776, U.S. won it's independence from Britain and Democracy was born. The road to the government the U.S. has today was a long road with many obstacles and battles. The American Civil War is one of the most significant and controversial periods in American history. The Civil War was caused by mounting conflicting ideologies, principles, and prejudices, fueled by differences and pride, and set into motion by unlikely set of political events.

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Tragedy of American Diplomacy 1959

    The Tragedy of American Diplomacy 1959

    In his 1959 study, The Tragedy of American Diplomacy, the well-known historian William Appleton Williams wrote, that in spite of its best intentions, American foreign policy was based on a one-dimensional American belief that Americans and the American government had all the answers to their problems. I strongly agree, for the most part, with that statement. The only aspect of American foreign policy that I disagreement is the firmness in which our government stands true

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Bred
  • Reasons for the American Civil War

    Reasons for the American Civil War

    Four years of American bloodshed on American soil. Why? The reasons are varied. From the formation of America to 1860, the people in this country were divided. This division was a result of location and personal sentiments. Peace could not continue in a country filled with quarrels that affected the common American. There is a common misconception that the American Civil War was fought only over slavery. B The Civil War lasted for four years,

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Vika
  • Dreams

    Dreams

    Dream 1, my first dream takes place in my driveway. I am sitting in my parents minivan in the middle seat and no one else is in the car with me. There is a shoebox in the very back and I have no idea what is in it. So I open the box and there is what looks like an inflatable doll in there and it starts to inflate all by itself. I jumped out

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Steve
  • The American Savior

    The American Savior

    The American Savior GRAHAM This story takes place in America at about 222B.C. It is about two friends who are torn apart by a young, and beautiful girl whose name is Kigan. Samuel, but was also known as Sam because all of his friends called him Sam for short. Sam was born in Thorton to Solomon and his wife but No one knows her name because Solomon was said to be With more than one

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: July
  • What Is the Canadian Dream?

    What Is the Canadian Dream?

    Over the years Canada has evolved into a great nation. From being ruled by Britain to the signing of the Statute of Westminster; creating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to the making of the Canadian flag, Canada has become a symbol of love, peace and justice. One question however still remains unanswered: what is the “Canadian Dream”? Some say there is no dream, while others might believe it is the same as the illusive

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Max
  • What Is Lucid Dreaming, and How Can I Control My Dreams?

    What Is Lucid Dreaming, and How Can I Control My Dreams?

    What is Lucid Dreaming, and How Can I Control My Dreams? Info from totse.com The term "lucid dreaming" refers to dreaming while knowing that you are actually dreaming. The "lucid" part refers to the clarity of consciousness rather than the vividness of the dream. It generally happens when you realize during the course of a dream that you are dreaming, perhaps because something weird occurs. Most people who remember their dreams have experienced this

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Venidikt

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