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    The novel The Female Frontier: A Comparative View of Women on the Prairie and the Plains was written by Glenda Riley. Riley was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1938 and gained her Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1968. After she received her Ph.D. she went on to acquire he first teaching position at Northern Iowa University, where she held this position for 21 years. She also founded the University of Northern Iowa’s Women’s Studies Program. This wide range of knowledge on this particular subject,…

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    Amelia M. Paget’s People of the Plains is an insightful exploration of Indigenous culture on the plains of Canada during the early twentieth century. Paget, having grown up immersed in the culture of the fur trade, was able to communicate with the Elders of the bands she interviewed in a respectful and comprehensive way. Her attention to detail unquestionably shows in People of the Plains. This is proven to be true, as Sarah Carter stresses in the Introduction that Paget went to great lengths to…

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    about the differences and similarities between the Inuit, the Plains People and the Plateau People. Similarities All of these tribes have a lot in common. For example, transportation is one of the things that they have in common,when I researched these tribes I found that they all make and wear snowshoes to get through the ice and snow.…

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    Plain radiography is quick, easiest, inexpensive, and universally available in any hospital emergency center. It still consider as the first diagnostic modality at many facilities, especially those that are not trauma centers. Plain radiograph put out the foundation of day-to-day imaging. They may on their own be enough to provide a diagnosis, or they may need to be completed by other modalities, such as computed tomography (CT). [10][13] Plain radiograph are of limited value in isolated…

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    Plains Area Reflection

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    everyone who participated in last week’s Plains Area Leadership Conference! I enjoyed seeing everyone and spending some time visiting and listening to your concerns, as well as hearing your ideas for the future. ARS has always had a strong group of individuals leading our local organizations. It’s obvious after reflecting on the two days of the conference that we currently have extremely talented and dedicated individuals serving in key roles throughout the Plains Area. I was impressed with…

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    Mississippi Deltaic Plain

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    The formation of Mississippi Deltaic Plain (MDP) requires comprehensive work between the river and multiple coastal scales, such as temperature and space. It is very important to restore the MDP not only because it helps to understand the details that are needed to ensure the sustainability of the delta system, but it also possesses the potential to mitigate future damage from climate change to coastal ecosystem. The contribution of riverine inputs increase accretion and bulk density, benefit…

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    Plain English Movement

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    As defined, "The premise behind the plain English movement is that legal documents ought to be plainer--and more comprehensible--to the average person. It's probably fair to say that the modern movement began in the 1970s. But people have objected to the obscurity of lawyer's language for many centuries". Personally, i do not see the neccesity of the movement itself, I think the "legal language" is something that makes lawyers and legal professionals stand apart from other professionals and…

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    Plains Indians Analysis

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    Using a minimum of 150 words, address the following: Discuss the different approaches of the federal government toward the Plains Indians. The Federal government had many different approaches towards the Plain Indians. The government used treaties, relentless attacks using the Army, and forced surrender of Indians from their lands. The government enacted policies which were met to confine Indians to reservations and even transported some to reservation like the one in the Washington Territory.…

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    Great Plains Culture

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    The area called the Great Plains covered much of the middle part of the US, stretching from Texas to Wyoming. This area received enough rain for there to be long, thick grass all over the flat land but not enough to support trees, which only grew along the banks of rivers. The land was mostly flat fields that successfully supported the animals that lived there. The Great Plains were home to many animal species including- but not limited to- bison, porcupine, deer, elk, bear, beaver, wolves, and…

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    In Plain Sight Theme

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    father and I. My father’s immigration story is something I treasure greatly because it is a window into better understanding the struggles my father endured and the sacrifices he made so that I could be where I am today. I chose to title this story “In Plain Sight” because immigration and migration stories are something that is carried around with everyone whether it 's directly or indirectly. It 's not until you ask and takes the time to listen do you uncover the stories that are ingrained in…

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