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    In this essay, I will use the scientific method to determine the possible cause for two different scenarios. The scientific method allows a person to go through predictions, develop hypotheses and testing those hypotheses to determine if they are true or not. If the hypothesis proves not true, the next hypothesis testing begins until a proven determination is found. In the first scenario, I went into my kitchen to prepare breakfast for my family. Upon entering the kitchen, I proceeded to get…

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    Alzheimer's Case Study

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    It is estimated that about a half a million americans younger than 65 have some form of dementia or alzheimers (alzheimers foundation). Alzheimer 's is “a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions” (alzheimer 's foundation). Many families struggle to find the proper care for their loved ones or are unsure about the symptoms, struggles, phases and timeframes associated with the disease. “On average one to four family members act as caregivers for each loved one…

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    was clear, the house stood as a symbol of wealth in the neighborhood. Then, as the house decayed, so did Emily. Not just in the physical sense, but mentally as well. Emily and her house also represented the secret that they shared, Homer Barron. The pocket watch was a great way to symbolize time in the story. It was clear that and we was having a difficult time accepting that the times were changing, so the fact that Faulkner decided to describe the watch as being invisible was really great.…

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    Student Loan Crisis Essay

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    pay out of pocket. The obligation of having to pay back the loans itself has an effect on the students themselves,…

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    The theme of innocence, or lack thereof, is explored in “Prayer Before Birth” and “Once Upon a Time”. MacNiece writes “forgive me, For the sins that in me the world shall commit” while Okara writes “There was a time indeed they used to shake hands with their hearts, but that’s gone, son”. Both poets attempt to show how innocence can be corrupted by the world. MacNiece tries to justify the sin that he will inevitably combat, crediting it to the world he lives in, while Okara believes that he…

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    Over the course of United States history, four different presidents have been assassinated in office. None of these assassinations have occurred in the past fifty years, making these intricate plots for political murder seem so far away to many. In Sarah Vowell’s nonfiction book, Assassination Vacation, she takes the reader on a road trip—a pilgrimage, as she calls it—exploring the assassinations of U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley. In the preface to her…

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    going to do it. Brian responding, “just put it in your pocket and act like nothing happened”. The walk to the mall, which usually takes 5 minutes, felt like it was taking hours to reach the store that they were intended to steal from. They finally reach the big sports store. Trying to get in and out as soon as possible they head towards the football gear. Brian and Alex seeing the gear they wanted, they instantly start stuffing their pockets with as many things possible. Sabin had only one thing…

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    Behavior Due to their rarity and secretive behavior, the LPS is possibly one of the least understood species of large snakes in North America (Rudolph et al. 1997), however, there have been a few studies published that describe the burrowing behavior and movement patterns of the snake. Recently, it has been published that the snake exhibits diurnal activity patterns in its primary habitat of open pine forests on sandy soils with an abundance of herbaceous vegetation (J.B. Pierce et al. 2014).…

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    There is a flaw in most medical insurance companies. Most citizens in America are paying double for medical insurance. They are paying a monthly premium and on top of that when a medical emergency occurs and the customer is billed they pay 100% of that amount until the deductible is met. Deductibles are applied to benefit the medical insurance company. I agree that a deductible should be paid but just not the substantial amount that companies charge. The deductible may vary from each plan. The…

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    The lighting was poor except for a furnace in the corner. I realized that i still had my house keys in my pocket. I reached for them, but I couldn’t fit my hands in there. I pulled my hands apart stretching the rope so I could fit my hands in my pocket. I did and it worked! I got my keys and cut the rope. I went to the people in the distance and noticed that they were all students from my school. I cut them free and I found an…

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