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  • American Monuments

    American Monuments

    Monuments in the U.S.A. All over the United States there are monuments of all shapes and sizes representing everything from ideals such as liberty and freedom to events in history and individual people. Why are we so inclined towards stationary objects or places commemorating a person or thing? Perhaps it is for much the same reason that the characters in Paradise revere their oven. People need to be able to be visually reminded of their

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Fatih
  • American Vintage

    American Vintage

    1000 A.D. - Leif Ericson, a Viking seaman, explores the east coast of North America and sights Newfoundland, establishing a short-lived settlement there. 1215 - The Magna Carta document is adopted in England, guaranteeing liberties to the English people, and proclaiming basic rights and procedures which later become the foundation stone of modern democracy. 1492 - Christopher Columbus makes the first of four voyages to the New World, funded by the Spanish Crown, seeking a

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Monika
  • Different Views of the American Dream

    Different Views of the American Dream

    Different Views of the American Dream Upon entering the fictional world of the story, “Two Kinds”, thought up by the author Amy Tan, we can easily target one of the author’s main themes, which is the American Dream. Tan demonstrates this idea through the different interpretations the two main characters have of the American Dream. These two characters being the mother and the daughter, they have very different visions of the American Dream, which will

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: July
  • American Obesity Epidemic

    American Obesity Epidemic

    Montana Brackett Developmental Psychology August 26, 2005 The Fat Plague American Obesity Epidemic In the 25 years prior to 2000, the percentage of obese people has increased from 14.4% in 1976 to 30.5% in 2000(www.obesity.org). This means that there are twice as many obese people in American than what there was 25 years ago. To be considered obese a person has to have a BMI (Body Mass Indicator) of 30 or above. Obesity is a

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The American Civil War

    The American Civil War

    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 battlefield in the closing days of the conflict. Also, reference will be made to the leading men behind the Union and Confederate forces. The war was

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Fatih
  • American History X

    American History X

    American History X shows how two Los Angeles brothers are drawn into a neo-Nazi skinhead gang, and why one decides to get himself out of it. Derek is a very smart kid who has become the leader of a skinhead gang in Venice Beach, Calif. One night two black kids attempt to steal Derek's car, as the result of a playground feud, and he shoots them and curb stomps one of them. He's convicted of

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Steve
  • American Flag Is Significant to Me

    American Flag Is Significant to Me

    American Flag is Significant to me The American flag has always been important to me. I feel inspired and patriotic every time I see a car’s back bumper sticker featuring an American flag stating, “Freedom Isn’t Free!” Ultimately the American flag is close to me for many reasons. My husband is in the army. I buy a lot of object in the shape of the American Flag. My significant object is a flag keychain given

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Ancient Minoans Vs. Modern Americans

    The Ancient Minoans Vs. Modern Americans

    The Ancient Minoans vs. Modern Americans The paper I had been writing on Minoan civilization was almost complete. It compared the myth of the Labyrinth by the Greeks to today's movie of the same name by Jim Henson. I was pretty proud of it, especially because of how creative I was being. Now it wasn't quite finished and I was having a hard time wrapping up such a unique paper. When a tempest arose, it

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Restrictions for Donating Blood as Stated by the American Red Cross

    Restrictions for Donating Blood as Stated by the American Red Cross

    Restrictions for Donating Blood as Stated by the American Red Cross It is said that 70% of Americans are eligible to give blood even though the criteria to donate seems quite strict. Each case is treated individually based on why the person is donating. An autologous donor is one who is giving blood to use for them self if needed during a future surgery. All others are anonymous donors who donate blood for others to

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Edward
  • American Airlines

    American Airlines

    While sitting in Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, one cannot help but to notice and feel an overwhelming dominant presence of one particular airline. Delta as we know it today, traces its roots way back to 1924. Huff Daland Dusters was founded as the world’s first aerial crop dusting organization. In 1928 the company became Delta Air Service, and the following year Delta carried its first passengers over a route stretching from Dallas, Texas to

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • Native Americans

    Native Americans

    I have found through out my research that many Native Americans have had many different problems with racism, prejudice, and segregation from some people that they have had contact with. I believe that I would have to say that if I was part of the Native Americans I would be more apt to identify with them and not the United States mainstream. I believe that from all the research that I have read. Here is

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Nature Vs. Nurture: The American Pit Bull Terrier

    Nature Vs. Nurture: The American Pit Bull Terrier

    Wheeler 1 Erica Wheeler Dr. Jones ENC 1101 29 September 2007 Nature vs. Nurture: The American Pit Bull Terrier Imagine you have a three year old little girl who loves to play out in the front yard. One day she is outside playing in her sandbox and she, like all little girls, lets out a squeal. All of a sudden the neighbors' dog hears it, runs as fast as he can and jumps over your

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Janna
  • To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To what extent did the political and economic effects of the Seven Years War in North America help cause the American War of Independence? The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a conflict that erupted between Great Britain, and its American colonies from 17 to 1783. In 17 British soldiers invaded America with the intention to rule the country. The American War of Independence lasted for eight years and

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Jon
  • Lazziness in the American Socirtey

    Lazziness in the American Socirtey

    Relax, close your eyes and imagine living in world without ipods, cellular phones, and yes blackberries. Also think about not having your American eagle and Hollister to purchase your clothes from. If I could change one thing about the American society this would be it hands down. I believe that we as Americans have become way too materialized and way need to go back to living the good old simple life. Things would be so

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Bred
  • Abortion in American Society

    Abortion in American Society

    Abortion When discussing the topic of abortion amongst American society, a number of mixed emotions seem to come out. In this essay I will attempt to show people that abortion is morally and ethically wrong and by far hazardous to woman’s health. My intention is not to offend people but to educate and have those who stand by abortion obtain a better understanding as to why I think abortion is unethical and wrong. With the

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Max
  • The Values Americans Live By

    The Values Americans Live By

    The Values Americans Live By S K Group426 Department of English Lexicology College of English Minsk State Linguistic University Minsk-2006 Introduction Most Americans would have а difficult time telling you, specifically, values which Americans live by. They have never given the matter any thought. I’d like to give you а list of common values, which would fit most Americans. The list of typically American values would stand in sharp contrast to the values of

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Just Be - a Slogan in American Culture

    Just Be - a Slogan in American Culture

    "Just Be" is a familiar slogan to the current American culture. It is the slogan of a well-known designer, Calvin Klein, who, in his advertisements, supposedly promotes individuality and uniqueness. Yet, Calvin Klein, along with all known designers, does not have overweight or unattractive people on his billboard ads, on his runways, in his magazine pictures or on his television commercials. Moreover, the movie, music and the mass media corroborate with the fashion industry

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Langston Hughes' Influence on American Literature

    Langston Hughes' Influence on American Literature

    Langston Hughes was one of the great writers of his time. He was named the “most renowned African American poet of the 20th century” (McLaren). Through his writing he made many contributions to following generations by writing about African American issues in creative ways including the use of blues and jazz. Langston Hughes captured the scene of Harlem life in the early 20th century significantly influencing American Literature. He once explained that his writing

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Carrie and Columbine: American Gothic

    Carrie and Columbine: American Gothic

    Carrie, by Stephen King, and the Columbine High School Incident; looked at separately, they are to things that have nothing to do with each other. Carrie was Stephen King’s first major novel and a New York Times bestseller. Columbine was and incident in Colorado that happened in 1999, where two high school seniors orchestrated a bloody massacre at their high school. The two events occurred over twenty-five years apart, but when juxtaposed we can

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • American Government

    American Government

    America as we know it includes a vast network of representative governments. During the colonial period of early America, Virginia was the first to introduce a representative assembly. This first glimpse of democracy influenced the shape of America today. It eventually caused the colonies to drift away from monarchial England, and to establish a democratic government. Ironically, from this government, slavery and racism sprouted. In an attempt to make Virginia a more pleasant place to

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Fatih
  • The Roles and Duties of Native American Women in Their Spiritual Socie

    The Roles and Duties of Native American Women in Their Spiritual Socie

    With Native Americans being the first inhabitants of North America, many people often question what traditions they have created on their own, before the ideas of the pale settlers. When taking a look into their interesting beliefs, it is obvious to see an intricate basis or animals and spirits that guide the lifestyles of Indians all over the country. Even their society had a special way of doing things, including gender roles of both

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Steve
  • Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global

    Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global

    Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global 1. Describe Mattel’s global marketing strategy for Barbie and assess its success. Mattel pushed Barbie in to Global market by adapting fashion and culture trends to it product. Difficulties for Mattel to enter global market are culture, barriers and competitors. Mattel faced problem in the Middle East about religious and social grounds. Parents and religious leaders think Barbie is odd with their culture value and Arab girl’s reality is

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Max
  • Nasdaq and Amex

    Nasdaq and Amex

    Introduction I have been asked to write a report for a group of new stock brokers. The report is about the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ). Some things I will discuss are the operations of each system and the similarities and/or differences of each system. Then I will explain how the WorldCom Inc. case had affected the company and the industry of telecommunication. NASDAQ, AMEX, and

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: July
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald and the American Dream

    F. Scott Fitzgerald and the American Dream

    F. Scott Fitzgerald and the American Dream In this essay I plan to discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald and how his life influenced his writings. I am going to show how his life was connected to his fiction. Also I am going to talk about Fitzgerald's main thematic issue in my favorite novel he wrote "The Great Gatsby". Fitzgerald was a writer during the roaring 20's. This period was also known as the Jazz Age. The

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Discipline Problems in American High School

    Discipline Problems in American High School

    Discipline Problems in American High School There are many problems in American high schools today. These problems consist of truancy, class disruption, fighting, abusive language, and extreme violence such as shooting and other violent acts. Not only do these problems occur in city schools, but they also occur in rural and suburban schools. Truancy is a very common problem in most high schools. In Philadelphia on an average day 27, 000 of the districts 191,

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Andrew