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Patents Company in 1908. The original purpose for this company was to resolve conflicts between competing film industry members but soon became a monopoly, commanding and controlling the producing, distributing and displaying of all movies in the United States. Edison and the Patents Company, also known as the Trust, made it a point to make movies that promoted only ethical, Christian, and American values. A deadline was set for all movie companies to receive licenses. By February of that…

Louisiana has the pleasure of holding the brown pelican as its state bird and of me being able to call it home. I was born and raised in Louisiana so deciding on what bird to learn more about came very easily to me. I am from Lafayette, LA so pelican citing’s are few and far in between but whenever my family ventures towards New Orleans, which is quite often, we see them in many flocks on the way down along marshes and mangroves. Their beauty, shape, and way of life have always fascinated me and…

Lionfish Invasive Introduction Non-native species have be released and introduced all over the world, but nothing quite compares to the invasion of the Lionfish. Species invasions, such as the Lionfish, can serve as a major threat to native ecosystems by causing ecological damage (Côté, 2013). Finding out what these ecological damages might be and how to slow down the process is Pterois volitans & Pterois miles The fish commonly known as the Lionfish has two species, Pterois volians and…

In addition, Kanye further states that “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” [14]. These statements from Kanye West showcase the different Katrina public perceptions, from a prioritized white civilian to a disposable black citizen. This further solidifies the statement Hurricane…

Before Franklin D. Roosevelt served as the 32nd president of the United States, the Great Depression affected the economy in a very bad way. The Great Depression begun with the stock market crash which caused people to lose their jobs and become beggars struggling for survival. According to Cary Nelson, “The result was drastically…

SHOULD COMMUNITY COLLEGE BE FREE? Laila Tabbaa Florida Gulf Coast University Abstract In this argumentative research paper, through the author's opinion answers the question whether community colleges should be free. Taking the opponent's approach, the paper gives sufficient reasons as to why the writer chose that direction. It starts by introducing the topic followed by a brief background information on free community college discussion. The paper gives a brief description on the reasons why…

America (VVA). The Wounded Warrior Project’s mission is to honor and empower our wounded warriors. They would like to aid in providing this generation with the most successful and well-adjusted transition of wounded members in the service in the United States history. The Disabled American Veterans or DAV is a not for profit charity providing support of veterans of all generations alongside their families as well aiding over…

support it became separated from Colombia. The United States and Panama signed a treaty that allowed the construction of a canal, and that also gave sovereignty to the U.S over a strip of land on either side of the structure. Between 1904 and 1914 the canal was built, and for 63 years the U.S maintained control of it. In 1977 it was officially transferred to Panama. Hans Morgenthau describes international politics as a struggle…

Hip Hop can be defined as a culture containing the following elements: Bboying/Bgirling, Tagging, DJing, MCing, and Knowledge. Hip Hop also has an influence in other areas such as media and fashion. Hip Hop is not to be confused with rapping, because rapping is a subset of the overall umbrella that is Hip Hop. In today’s society, many people fail to realize that in order to be a true Hip Hop artist they must incorporate more than one element into their career. Bboying/Bgirling, people often…

São Tomé and Príncipe may not have the reputation and popularity of other small tropical Islands, like Seychelles, but this country is a wild and rich sanctuary of biodiversity and its landscapes are of astonishing beauty. Nevertheless, the natural richness of this country is not immune to climate change effects; indeed, this small island is being increasingly affected. The country has recognized the negative impacts of climate change amongst the population and public authorities have adopted,…