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  • Racism Today in the United States

    Racism Today in the United States

    Racism Today in the United States After living in a place like Bend Oregon for 18 years I haven’t ever noticed a difference between blacks and whites. Bend has been said to be “one of the whitest places to live”, yet I never viewed a city by its race. Being racist to me meant that it was the whites who had a problem with the blacks and whites didn’t want anything to do with blacks.

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Bred
  • The United States in Iraq: Unjustifiable? More like Unbelievable

    The United States in Iraq: Unjustifiable? More like Unbelievable

    The ensuing war between the United States and Iraq has been a topic of controversy for several years now. Citizens of America have been divided since the war began and continue to cluster in groups that either fully support or have no support for President Bush and this ongoing war. Many would like to know who is right and who is wrong. Is this war with Iraq justifiable or has America jumped into something

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    Essay Length: 1,531 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Mike
  • Furniture in the United States

    Furniture in the United States

    About this report From an aging population to increased imports to fashion trends, there are numerous factors redefining the furniture industry. Although the overall economic outlook for consumers in the U.S. has improved generally in 2005, intense price competition has proved challenging. Trends in home improvement retailing, interior design, and do-it-yourself remodeling and re-decorating also have had an impact on the indoor furniture market. Growth in the furniture market has been slow during the time

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Artur
  • 1968 Was a Turning Point for the United States. Assess the Validity of This Statement

    1968 Was a Turning Point for the United States. Assess the Validity of This Statement

    During the 1960s our nation was going through many important and crucial events. From the Vietnam War to national politics, and even civil rights, our country was changing a lot. In particular, the year 1968, was when our country went through a major turning point, especially when you take in consideration the major events that involved the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement such as the “Tet Offense”, violent protests, and the Civil Rights

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Yan
  • Japan Vs. United States Economy Policy

    Japan Vs. United States Economy Policy

    In order for Japan to achieve its industrialization goals have a diverse set of policies ranging from limited entitlement programs to an education and government bureaucracy that stresses achievement and meritocracy. But one of the most significant innovations of Japan is its industrial policy which targets improving specific sectors of the economy by focusing on R&D, subsidies, and tax incentives to specific industries that the government wants to promote. The United States could adopt some

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Fonta
  • The Early Petroleum Industry in the United States

    The Early Petroleum Industry in the United States

    The Early Petroleum Industry in the United States Ancient Egyptians used bitumen for embalming, the Assyrians used it in building, the Chinese for heating and lighting, and for centuries fishermen have used it to make their boats watertight. Naturally, man being what he is, was not content to let well alone, and soon petra- oleum (rock oil) and its associated products were being used in many delightful ways to cripple and annihilate his fellow men.

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Yan
  • Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan Vs. United States

    Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan Vs. United States

    Treatment of World War II Prisoners of War: Japan vs. United States The topic of POW’s is a fascinating one that can be dealt with in various ways. First, one can gain information from primary sources from diaries and journals kept by POWs or their captors and guards. Second, there are secondary sources that can give general overviews of what treatment the POWs received. Another interesting thing in learning about POWs is to compare

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Outsourcing and the United States

    Outsourcing and the United States

    Outsourcing and the United States Jim McCarthy Axia College Effective persuasive writing COM/120 Bryon Ford September 2, 2006 Outsourcing and the United States Outsourcing and the United States: benefit or not? Outsourcing, or off shoring, note many workforce experts, is simply a fact of a global economy. The fact is, the nine-to-five workday is no more, and because of that, United States employers have a choice. They can either go to the expense of hiring

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    Essay Length: 281 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: July
  • United States - the Global Leader

    United States - the Global Leader

    Between the times when the United States declared its independent from Great Britain until WWI, the US isolated itself from the rest of the world (Brinkley 604). This had all changed right after WWI where we became much more involve in the world, taking on lead roles in all international events or international crisis, for example the Vietnam war, the Persian Gulf war, and last but not least the recent war Afghanistan and Iraq; which

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Janna
  • Aregulation of Prescription Medicine Advertising in the United States and New Zealand: A Consumer Perspective

    Aregulation of Prescription Medicine Advertising in the United States and New Zealand: A Consumer Perspective

    AREGULATION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE ADVERTISING IN THE UNITED STATES AND NEW ZEALAND: A CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE Janet Hoek and Philip Gendall Department of Marketing, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand WAPOR Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, 11-13 May, 2004 Abstract Only two countries, New Zealand and the United States, allow direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines (DTCA). The purpose of our research was to examine New Zealand consumers' views of different DTCA regulatory options and to draw some comparisons

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Mike
  • Past and Current Trends of Drug Abuse in the United States

    Past and Current Trends of Drug Abuse in the United States

    Past and Current Trends of Drug Abuse in the United States Drug abuse has changed over the years due to the trends that Americans face from the encouragement of different cultures. The abuse of substances creates many health problems. The following will discuss the past and current trends of drug use and the effects these drugs have on the health of the individuals who abuse the drugs. The use of cocaine in the United States

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Edward
  • Recidivism in the United States

    Recidivism in the United States

    Recidivism Rate in The United States In the United States, crime is a problem that will not easily be solved. I believe that one of the most significant problems relating to crime is the number of inmates that are committing crimes after release and are incarcerated again, known as recidivism. Why is this happening and what can be done to further prevent it? There are a number of hypotheses on why offenders often commit crimes

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Anna
  • International and Domestic Marketing Comparison Paper: India and the United States

    International and Domestic Marketing Comparison Paper: India and the United States

    International and Domestic Marketing Comparison Paper: India and the United States Introduction Nations, like the people who inhabit them, are all different. Some, like the United States, are at the forefront of technology and development. Others exist as third world nations, where even the most basic necessities are hard to come by. And then there are those which are in the middle, such as India. In the past 20 years, India has grown in the

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    Essay Length: 1,396 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jessica
  • The History of Abortion in the United States

    The History of Abortion in the United States

    Abortion is a topic that has been around since the beginning of time. Each person has their own viewpoints, but the problem is the majority of society has little knowledge about abortion. Abortion in teens is only increasing every year, since the morality factor seems to apply no longer. There are many medical hazards that also exist in procedure with an abortion. Americans feel that it is only the mother’s choice whether or not to

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Artur
  • Funk V. United States, Case Brief

    Funk V. United States, Case Brief

    Case Brief Funk vs. United States Supreme Court of the United States 290 U.S. 371, 54 S. Ct. 212 (1933) Facts: Funk was tried twice and convicted both times in Federal District Court for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. In the first appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals the decision of the Federal District Court was reversed due to issues not applicable here. 46 F.2d 417. In both trials the defendant called

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    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Anna
  • Westward Expansion and the Effects on the United States

    Westward Expansion and the Effects on the United States

    Running Head: WESTWARD EXPANSION Westward Expansion and the Effects On the United States October 3, 2007 Abstract The Louisiana Purchase was the largest land deal in our history. It doubled the size of the United States and gave us a strong face as an economic power. It brought immigrants from all over the world for the idea of owning land and making a living for themselves. We also had a second expansion with the

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    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Mikki
  • United States Healthcare: A Medical Death Wish

    United States Healthcare: A Medical Death Wish

    America’s Medicaid program provides medical assistance for individuals and families with low incomes and/or few resources. The program began in 1965 and is now the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income. Today, the program covers 53 million people, nearly one in every six Americans, and costs $300 billion a year in federal and state funds. In fact, Medicaid in some states accounts for more than one-third of

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    Essay Length: 780 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Economic and Political Policies of the United States in Relation to Wto, Nafta, Eu and Balance of Trade

    The Economic and Political Policies of the United States in Relation to Wto, Nafta, Eu and Balance of Trade

    EU and US Relationship The wealth and diversity of American civilization is mainly due to massive amounts of immigration from just about every European nation during the past 500 years. This is also the very reason why Europeans and Americans share common values and maintain close cultural, economic, social and political issues. These values and issues can be seen in the close transatlantic relationship that the EU and the USA share. The USA has always

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    Essay Length: 363 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: July
  • Labor Unions in the United States

    Labor Unions in the United States

    Labor Unions in the United States Organized labor affects the lives of many citizens everyday, often in a roundabout way. Labor Unions affect many different people from blue-collar workers to white-collar workers, stay-at-home moms, students, and retirees. Fewer; however realize the legal role Labor Unions have played and continue to play in the financial system, political affairs, and society in general. In today's society, more of our skilled hourly and unskilled workers belong to some

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    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Max
  • A Geological Tour: Magnificent Locations of the United States

    A Geological Tour: Magnificent Locations of the United States

    A Geological Tour: Magnificent Locations of the United States Introduction Human interest in nature is not a new concept. This interest has been going on as far back as history is recorded. The natural inquisitiveness of humans has led them to discover many natural geological wonders. These wonders did not have help from humankind nor did they need it. They are part of the earth; created from materials and minerals found just beneath the surface

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    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Fatih
  • United States in Middle East

    United States in Middle East

    The United States holds an ongoing military presence in the Middle East, including military bases in Turkey, a strong naval presence in Mediterranean and Arabian Sea, as well as large numbers of troops on the Arabian Peninsula since Gulf War I. Most Persian Gulf Arabs and their leaders felt threatened after Iraq’s seizure of Kuwait and were grateful for the U.S. leadership in the 1991 war against Saddam Hussein's regime(until the U.S. left) and

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    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Max
  • The Unites States Constitution, in Amendment Xiv, Section 1, States

    The Unites States Constitution, in Amendment Xiv, Section 1, States

    Title: Affirmative action Does it work today The Unites States Constitution, in Amendment XIV, Section 1, states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life,

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    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Janna
  • The Effects That Affirmative Action Has Had on Past and Future Endeavors of Minorities in the United States

    The Effects That Affirmative Action Has Had on Past and Future Endeavors of Minorities in the United States

    The African American experience in the United States is one that could almost be described as irreparable. The African American debut in this country was one that started off as foul as a situation could be. The slavery experience ranks amongst some of the most inhumane eras in the history of mankind. The settlers in the colonies viewed Africans as only 3/5ths of a man and used Africans as tools, or pets, as opposed to

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    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Top
  • Obesity in the United States

    Obesity in the United States

    In America today we have many different things to worry about from Aides to drugs, but what if I told you that there was an epidemic going around in America that has killed more then 300,00 people a year (tuberose,1). An epidemic so strong that over the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in the United States? (Nutrition,1). How would you feel if I told you this very epidemic was in

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    Essay Length: 1,896 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Yan
  • Automobile Industry in the United States - Data Warehousing

    Automobile Industry in the United States - Data Warehousing

    Table of Content Overview Base of the Report History of Automobile in the USA Market Analysis Demographics Income Groups Gas Price Comparative Analysis of Auto Makers Strategy Core Competency Management and Key Products Future Plans Financial Situation Sales Figure of US Auto Makers (2000-2005) Annual Reports Stock Scenario References and Citations 1. OVERVIEW The world is changing fast and the automobile industry in the United States is changing faster. The Big players are worried about

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    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Mike

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