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    “A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory” (Oxford dictionary). Each country contains millions of people, the country has decisions to be taken and a decision cannot be taken with such a huge number of people, therefore elections were made. “An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an official position” (Collins dictionary). As stated, in elections, people choose a group of men, usually wise men, educated…

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    Have you ever wondered how eighteen year old men and women are allowed to get married, vote, and fight in the army and are not permitted to drink alcohol? Or how under aged drinkers continue to illegally strive for this “forbidden fruit”? Or lastly how more than half the world can obtain alcohol at eighteen years of age and Americans cannot? These are just a few questions that arise in those who believe the drinking age should be lowered to eighteen. The United States Legislature should lower…

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    In the United States and other in other countries workers get treated differently. Companies would take advantage of people that can not defend their self because of their disability or education. Workers getting treated differently because of their location affects the population of the countries.In many citation communities of a particular country have to leave their country because their job system is not good as others.In the book”Out Of Sight” by Erik Loomis describes how unions,companies…

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    HPV Infection Analysis

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    Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted disease that affects men and women. “In 2005, the prevalence of HPV infection among women was 2 to 44% around the world.”1 HPV infection is a necessary but not a sufficient cause of cervical cancer. “Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with almost 80% of cases occurring in developing countries.”2 The infection with HPV is also related to other cancer (anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, oropharyngeal).…

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    ‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.’ ANZAC is a term which can define our nation. It is a legend which every Australian holds dear and one that will be passed down through generations forevermore. It is on this solemn day, the 25th of April, our country gathers, as one, to commemorate the audacious actions of those noble men and women, who, over a century…

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    and China have always valued traditions and family, but many aspects of family life and traditions within these countries are evolving with the continuous societal changes. Long-standing rituals and views on personal matters of life such as marriage and divorce are an important part of the three cultures. Taking a closer look at the dynamics of family and traditions within the countries can identify the differences and similarities within the cultures of The Gambia, Russia, and China. In The…

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    speech to his men just before a battle in which they are terribly outnumbered. In this speech, Henry V demonstrates this ability to prepare all of his men to feel valued and equal. In this essay, I will examine three examples that show Henry V speaking to his men and demonstrating that they are all in the battle together. In the beginning, one of the examples in the Saints Crispin’s Day speech is, “If we are marked to die, we are now doing our country loss; and if to live, the fewer men, the…

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    away at an old age after defeating a dragon who was destroying his country. Beowulf during his time when he was alive showcased some heroic characteristics especially when the dragon started attacking his country. Beowulf when he learns of what the dragon had done to his country shows the readers his bravery and his leadership…

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    wars. Many young men went of to war filled with romantic notions of war and patriotism for their country. In the novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque, we meet Paul Baumer, the narrator of the story. Paul and his friends were convinced by parents and teachers, that they had a duty their country. Their duty was to enlist in the Army and fight in the war. They came to realize, these people they trusted had betrayed them. War has come at a cost to these men. They lose…

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    Non-Sharia Law

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    certain Muslim countries, the people practice Sharia Law that has rules for how women should act, carry themselves and conduct any interaction with other people. In non-Sharia law countries, Muslim women are still required to act, dress, and be a certain way, for fear of being criticized or humiliated by society. In extreme cases, the women are put to death. Muslim men and women would probably view Nora as the kind of woman that deserves death for her actions in the radical countries, and at…

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