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    Taking place during 1936, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) displays American Archaeologist, Indiana Jones, who escapes a booby-trapped temple in Peru, and gets hold of a golden idol. Jones then gets surrounded by a rival archaeologist, named Dr. René Belloq, and the indigenous people of Hovito. Outnumbered by these people, Jones surrenders the golden idol to Dr. Belloq, and escapes by getting onto a floatplane that is waiting for him. Jones then returns back to his teaching job at Marshall College…

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    My assignment was to visit a community agency or clinic offering substance abuse counseling and discuss my findings. I spoke with June Mikels, MSW, LSW, LCAC an addictions counselor who has been in the field since 1985. After discussing her qualifications, I asked June what her focal point was and the population she primarily served? She stated, as a counselor, my primary focus is education and outpatient treatment programs for alcohol and drug abuse. And, the primary population I serve is…

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    I successfully completed an honors thesis through the Biology Honors Program, and graduated with distinction in research. I wish to study social behaviors in an avian system, with a particular interest in behaviors relating to courtship and breeding. My research experiences have reinforced my dedication to earning my PhD and conducting research in animal behavior. I have worked on research projects spanning topics from social structures to courtship behavior and migration, and I have found my…

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    On February 8, 1932 John Williams, a very talented composer, conductor, and pianist was born. Williams inherited his music abilities from his dad, a percussionist, and conductor, and his brother, who was also a studio percussionist. In 1952 Williams was handed an amazing opportunity, to arrange music for The U.S. Air Force Band. He took the job until 1955 when he decided to move to New York to attend Juilliard and study piano. Little did he know this was just the start of his musical career.…

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    public for overnight visits, paranormal investigators have been lining up at the doors of the 3,700 square foot Victorian, angel guarded, paranormal hot spot to get their fill of one of the most haunted bed & breakfast venues in the entire state of Indiana. After rennovations began on the structure, the estate quickly became known for having walls that whisper, with thousands of skeptics visiting the popular estate each year, leaving as believers…

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    I was born on October 14, 1996 at John Peter Smith hospital In Fort Worth, Texas. From what I 've been told, the pregnancy was uneventful. However, the labor was horrific. My mother, was set on having a natural birth. After 33 hours in labor, and many previous refusals for C-Section she finally relented. The doctors had explained that I, she, or both of us could die and that natural birth was no longer an option. I was born just barely six pounds of screaming baby, difficult even from the start…

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    I have three weeks left of my freshman year, and so far this year has been quite the journey. Although, the journey has kind of sucked if I’m being honest. High school has been alright, but middle school was way better. I miss the nice teachers, the roll schedule, and much more. The classes have been easy this year, but I would prefer a challenge rather than just easy work to keep us busy. I honestly haven’t learned very much this year. I never really dreaded going to school until this year, and…

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    different identities gay men identified with within a setting which masculinity plays a big role. The steel production is the ideal american icon and spirit for construction of the nation. With the steel mill production dominating over most of northwest Indiana “ ‘Masculinity’ is the principle of aggressive brute force in the world”(102). And because the mill production…

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    In the literacy narrative, I explained my experience with growing up thinking I was not as smart as the other kids and how I overcame my fear of not being good enough and how that made me a more determined worker. I think my strength is putting the reader in my shoes to show what it was like being put in the special group. However, I think my essay can be improved towards the end of the essay with the conclusion and a better transition to it. The purpose of the text analysis essay was to…

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    when she came through my line. She saw my name tag and asked if I had ever been to the Shekinah festival in Amish country. I told her I had never been and that I wasn’t from Columbus. She then asked where I was from and when I told her New Albany Indiana luck might have it, she was born and raised in my home town and from that day on we have been friends. Miss Norma had much to say in our interview and although her mind is pretty sharp she couldn’t remember everything pertaining to one event so…

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