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Democracy in the United States is a characteristic that makes our country unique and it is one of the many attributes that have created the concept of “American exceptionalism”. Democracy is sustained to protect citizens from dictatorship and to promote human rights. Although there is a lot of debate to rather or not a democratic society is the “best” form of society, it is certainly a bold system that prevents the nation from facing a wide-range of issues that arise in monarchy and communist…

I am a 37-year-old mother of two girls and a former medical assistant who is now a sociology major and an applicant of spring graduation at Union County College. I am a family oriented person and avid animal lover and so are my daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family and helping others by collecting items for needy families. Despite having children at an early age motherhood as a teen did not mark my ability to transition into adulthood. Personally, speaking what marked my attainment…

Chevrolet began its inception in the automobile industry in 1911 with the goal of competing with Ford’s Model T. Because of some differences among the Chevrolet company owners, Louis Chevrolet eventually left the company; however, the name endured. Chevrolet was purchased by GM Motors in 1918 (Ferrell & Hartline, 2014). The initial goal to compete with the Model T came to fruition in 1915 when Chevrolet sold its first vehicle for $490.00, which was the same price as Ford’s Model T. The diverse…

I believe strongly believe that the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports must be banned. The use of drugs in sport is a despicable act that should not be taken lightly. There are many types of drugs that can cause serious damage to the athlete, unfairly winning and destroying their reputation. Drugs used to enhance athlete’s abilities are a disgrace to the world of sport and should be banned evermore. Many different types of performance enhancing drugs are manufactured such as…

When it comes to landscaping, watering your plant life is crucial. That’s why lawn maintenance professionals often recommend installing an irrigation system for avid gardeners. In Elko, Eureka, White Pines, and Lander Counties in Nevada, local residents depend on Team Green for all their landscaping and lawn maintenance needs. As the area’s leading landscaping company, they also install and maintain irrigation systems. If you’re ready to take your yard to the next level, here are three reasons…

high school I want to inspire others to workout as well. If i inspire others to workout many will want to follow the example and there will be more fit students around school. Another part of my legacy i want to remembered for would be for being an avid gamer. I want to be known for playing Counter-Strike:Global Offensive and Minecraft. I want many people to know my kd ratio and how good i am at sniping in CounterStrike:GlobalOffensive. I want people to know me after high school so i can carry…

can touch their nose with their tounge? Rachel is a part of that small percentage. While that is arguably the most interesting thing about her, she likes to think of herself as a girl of many quirks. For example, she is a dog person, a Libra, and an avid reader. Reading is a huge part of Rachel's life! Her favorite book is probably My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult and her favorite Harry Potter book is The Deathly Hallows. If it wasn't obvious, Rachel likes sad books that will mess with her…

Although René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Robert La Salle, is not seen as one of the primary explorers to lay claims in North America due to his many failed expeditions, La Salle is definitely one of the few and major explores who helped France lay eyes on land west of the Mississippi river. La Salle, in terms, opened up the American land for westward expansion. Through La Salle’s exploration and expedition across the central plains and gulf, the Mississippi river, and what is now Texas…

Steve, 51, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in May of 2009. In April 2009, Steve visited his primary care physician, Dr. Smith, at our Lady of the Lake. Steve noticed a general pattern of weakness. When playing baseball with his children, he is unable to hold on to the baseball bat as tightly as needed. In addition, Steve stated he had difficulty with eating and hoarseness. Steve was diagnosed with ALS by his neurologist the following month. Steve breathes via ventilator and…

When parents send their students off to many urban public schools in the United States they unknowingly entrust their child’s future to a failed system that only proves successful for few and detrimental for the rest. Some students have the privilege of being sent to private schools or top tier public schools since many non-first generation parents know the barriers urban schools face. For newly immigrant parents, however, inequities in schools are not apparent. From conversations I have had…