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    Names In Brave New World

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    are the same, society becomes efficient because everyone thinks in the same way. When people are identical, they will respond in identical ways, reducing conflict, thus making society more efficient and stable. Another reference to efficiency is to Henry Ford, an American industrialist, the…

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    Mustang History

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    The Ford Mustang has been an American icon since Ford introduced it as a 2-seat concept car at the world's fair, built on the compact Ford Falcon platform in 1962. The car evolved into a 4-seater and was officially released partway through 1964 as a 1965 model. Ford’s intention with the Mustang was to fill a gap between the average commuter car and the Corvette. The Mustang inspired a new class of cars referred to as “pony cars.” Pony cars were affordable compact cars with sporty styling and an…

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    John Steinbeck is a world renowned author in America. He has written great novels such as: Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. In both novels, Steinbeck references The Great Depression. Steinbeck uses setting, tone, and characterization to reveal the plight of the Great Depression in these classic novels. First, Steinbeck uses California as the setting of The Grapes of Wrath. California is an Eden of sorts. The Joad family wants to live in this beautiful place. “we all live east of Eden ..…

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    Jim Casy who was a preacher, met Tom on his way back from McAlester and since then he became a member of the Joads. He asked the Joads if he can ride along with them to California for a new life. The Joads agreed to let him ride along with them to California. Over the trip Casy helped the Joads with anything he could such as helping with off loading or loading the truck, praying, and protecting the family. When the Joads arrived to California they needed a place to stay. A large, crowded,…

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    Following the industrial revolution mass production was on the rise, Henry Ford improved this idea in his production of automobiles. Henry Ford’s assembly line not only encouraged mass production at a faster pace, but the affordable cost allowed access to the common American family. The automobile created a new market in the economy allowing America to…

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    Cyrus McCormick invented another significant agricultural invention that revolutionized farming, the mechanical reaper. He invented the reaper so it would cut the grain. It came in handy because before this, people would have to do it by hand and it took several hours. He spent all of his time in his father's workshop trying to figure out stuff to do A lot of other people tried to invent the reaper and they kept failing and couldn't figure it out. In 1832 Cyrus tried to make the reaper himself.…

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    Physics Of Nascar Essay

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    How physics applies to nascar The main impetus behind the foundation of NASCAR was William "Charge" France occasion spot for dashing fans, and France got to be included in hustling autos and advancing races. In the wake of seeing how hustling principles could change from occasion to occasion and how unscrupulous promoters could slip off with prize cash, France felt there was a requirement for a representing body to endorse and advance dashing. He assembled individuals from the hustling group…

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    Zippo's Business Analysis

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    The Zippo was invented by George Blaidsall in 1932. His goal was to produce a one handed operable, windproof, and guaranteed to work lighter. He started him company in Bradford, Pennsylvania. "Build your product with integrity, stand behind it 100%, and success will follow"(Meabon). That was George's motto. It was a humble beginning relying on word of mouth for advertising. World War II began around the time that George had perfected his product. He had to modify the lighter due to a shortage of…

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    As a kid, Henry had a few big moments in his childhood that changed the course of his life. One life changing moment was when Henry was 13. He was going down the road on his family’s horse and buggy when a steam powered car came rumbling towards them. As soon as the car pulled over to let the Ford’s buggy pass Henry scrambled off and started asking the man questions. The man, obviously proud of his vehicle, answered young Henry's questions in detail. After seeing this car, Henry decided to…

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    Media Scandal Watergate

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    Now that you know about how the media informs the public we will move on to how the media exposes government corruption or controversies and how the government reacts to the exposure of these controversies by inspecting the intense scandal Watergate, which occurred under Richard Nixon’s administration. Details of how this scandal happen are bizarre, first, five men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the hotel Watergate who was caught and was carrying thirty-five hundred…

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