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    The women's fashion during the civil war is a lot different than it is today. So here are what the women's fashion was like back in the civil war time. Women word about seven layers of clothes under their dresses. The first layer is the drawers, bloomers/pantalettes (underpants) these were made of cotton or linen it would come down to the ankle or knee and an the ends it. Would have lace. The second layer would be the chemise (long undershirt), it was made out of cotton or linen it would be worn…

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    Peter William Sutcliffe otherwise known as ‘The Yorkshire Ripper ' was arrested on January 1st, 1981 after a murderous spree which spanned five years and claimed the lives of 13 women and attempting to murder a further seven (see appendix for details of victims). The case engulfed the nation as one of the most brutal in modern history since that of ‘Jack the Ripper ' in the 1800 's hence why the media adopted the term ‘Yorkshire ripper ' when addressing the case. Although known for the heinous…

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    Pros Of Recycling

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    You go to throw away some paper and pop cans with not even taking a split second to think, you toss it in the trash. Tossing them in the garbage without blinking an eye, although the green recycling bin was a foot away from the trash can. You agree the economy and society are going downhill, but what you may not have realized is throwing away that glass bottle just leads to pollution and contributed to that overwhelming landfill. Recycling is such a simple step with so many positive effects.…

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    In section 12, Douglass opens up the part with the portrayal of his effective slave escape. In any case, Douglass discloses to the perusers he that his arrangement to escape would be an unsafe circumstance therefore hard of the escape would trade off the individuals who helped him and make it more troublesome for different slaves to get away. Frederick Douglass likewise communicates the dissatisfaction he 's inclination with the route in which the Underground Railroad—a system of individuals who…

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    Advertising that is directed at children is estimated at over $15 billion annually which is about 2.5 times as much as it used it be in 1992(Center for a New American Dream, 2012). These days children are targeted by marketers because they are the biggest and the most profitable market. It’s therefore important to assess whether targeting them is ethical or not. This paper will explore the reasons as to why kids are being targeted by marketers. I will argue that kids should not be targeted…

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    During summer, teenagers and younger children seem to have a great time catching up with family, friends, or anyone who they have not communicated with as frequently due to the pressure and stress of the school year. With summer comes many life changing moments for teenagers as they approach another year in high school. While some of these life changing moments assist teenagers in becoming a more mature version of themselves, some life changing moments leave teenagers hanging, hopelessly waiting…

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    Throughout the course of the years, there has been a series of gun shootings in schools, universities, and public places. Unfortunately, these gun shootings have ended with a profuse amount of casualties instilling fear and melancholy in our society. Although several individuals firmly believe that guns are essential in the quest for survival and it is their right to bear arms, they do not realize the potential dangers of a gun in the hands of a ludicrous, impulsive individual. In a modern era,…

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    According to Emily Listfield in the essay “Generation Wired,” younger children spend over ten hours a week playing video games, and the amount of time all kids spend online daily has tripled in the past ten years. These numbers show that the use of the Internet for many youths has increased dramatically in the last decade. Computers and Internet are common in households throughout the world leading to computer addiction, which has serious consequences for children and adults. However, computer…

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    Black Dahlia Murder Case

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    a packet arrived that contained “Short’s birth certificate, business cards, photographs, names written on pieces of paper and an address book with the name Mark Hansen embossed on the cover” (Stacks). Two days after the phone call, “Elizabeth’s handbag and one shoe” were reportedly spotted sitting “on top of a garbage can in an alley” nearby Norton Avenue, which were later recovered at the dump (Stacks). Most of the evidence were prompts sent in to peak the interest of law enforcement, but some…

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    In many academic institutions a hierarchy is created based on unspoken rules. Students may gain access to the top of the food chain in school by having expensive clothes, cars, or by being apart of the “right” sports teams or clique. This social construct, which I have experienced first hand at numerous schools, limits the influence students have over their own self image. Through rivalry and exclusion, students must choose a parochial identity rather than developing their personality from…

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