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    It was and still is very common for those with great wealth to have great possessions. Wealth alone was not negative. However, obsession with wealth led to the moral decay of Americans. There was a greater sense of selfishness. People became consumed with outdoing one another. The heavy traffic in illegal liquor brought about an…

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    drug use in the United States would still remain unlawful and “drug trafficking offenses remain illegal and [would continue to be] processed through the criminal justice system (Drug policy alliance #).” However, those found to be of first-time possession of a small amount of illicit drug paraphernalia for personal consumption would be given no arrest, prison time, or criminal record. “In most decriminalized states, these offenses are treated like a minor traffic violation”(NORML). Opponents…

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    laws against marijuana. From the decriminalization to the out right legal use on the state level. One can see that the future for marijuana is extremely bright. However thousands of americans have been imprisoned for petty crimes such as marijuana possession. Now the question is if marijuana should be treated on the same level as other drug charges. Many people agree with this argument. To some marijuana is a super plant and that's all it is. It suppose to heal the mind body and soul. The…

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    Jack The Ripper Assignment Suspect - Montague John Druitt. By Luke Ryan "Jack the Ripper" is the popular name given to a serial killer who killed 5 prostitutes in the East End of London, in the district of Whitechapel, in 1888. The 5 prostitutes were Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. The name “Jack the Ripper” originates from a letter written by someone who claimed to be the killer published at the time of the murders. He was also…

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    survive. Not only are panfish the most targeted species, perch, crappie, and bluegill provide an excellent source of healthy food, and fun for all anglers. Currently, the total panfish possession limit for the state of Minnesota is 10 crappies, 20 bluegills, and 20 perch. Despite previous surveys showing the current possession limits are okay, I think Minnesota should raise the panfish limit because some people rely on fish as a main source of food and income. Also, raising the limit would fix…

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    for love in order to decide how much land to advocate as well as during Cordelia’s banishment when Lear realizes she failed to prove her love for him; likewise, I identify with Lear’s poisonous flaw since I often find myself focusing on worldly possessions, such as the amount of likes on a picture on Instagram or the latest Vineyard Vines sweater, rather than concentrating on more important aspects of my life, such as my family and friends.…

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    1) Describe some of the circumstances in which confidential health information can be disclosed without the patient's explicit consent Confidential health information can be disclosed under the following circumstances without the patient’s consent. Court orders and Subpoenas - when there is a court order made to have the health records available. The legal process to obtain health record information is through a subpoena. Statutory reports - Hospitals and medical personnel are required to…

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    The parable of the rich fool, in 12:13-21, warns that material possessions have no eternal significance so we shouldn 't spend too much time worrying about them. When we focus so much on getting lots of material things in life and neglect God 's riches we will find that we come up short before God but our material wealth…

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    space directly where a female was calling for the ball, the boys would choose to make a risky pass to another male in the hope that it would mean retained possession. This occurs because society has created stereotypes that entail woman are weaker and less skilled than males therefore it is automatically assumed that if a girl gets possession of the ball it would be stolen immediately or would make a poor passing choice. This is not a decision made consciously and is affected by the cultural…

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    James Truslow Adams’ publication, The Epic of America, defines the American Dream as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” (Adams 214-215). Yet, The Great Gatsby portrays the Roaring Twenties as an era of decayed social and moral values, as the author explores, as well as reveals the decline of the American Dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald develops a plotline that appears to be a romantic…

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