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    It is estimated that about 1% of America’s population join the military and to serve their country and at the tender age of 20 I joined that percentage. Having graduated from high school 2 years prior, I had the opportunity to work a plethora of jobs. Most of these jobs were low paying, hard labor, or just did not intrigue me enough to stay for a long amount of time. I grew up in a single parent low class home. We made ends meet but barely and often I went without some of the things I wanted as…

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    Nicholas was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital that same day and remained as an inpatient until August 20, 2015. His treatment included placing his left leg in a knee immobilizer, non-weight bearing orders and splinting his left hand. The large laceration on his left leg was a significant concern and was monitored by general surgery because of the difficulty closing it due to soft tissue loss. In fact, the physicians at St. Joseph’s were never able to close this wound before Nicholas was…

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    Stella Dallas

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    Stella and Stephen watched themselves at the start of the film. The overwrought movements, and blatant perfection of it all can render the scene almost comical. The scene with Stella and Laurel however, though nearly equally without words, slow, and tender. Laurel comes to her mother—even though she does not know Stella had heard the hurtful words—and peers upon her with more love than ever before. At first, she merely sits there and gazes down at her mother’s sleeping form, she then closes the…

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    Costi A Short Story

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    The tickling heat of his breath lingers on her neck for longer than she would have liked. She’s not used to that sensation anymore, to the feeling of being hugged by muscular arms, pressed against a flat chest. She’s not used to the Spanish words murmured in a baritone, gruff inflection. The once familiar sensation of his stubble tickling her cheek is almost unpleasant now, and Costia can’t prevent a grimace of discomfort from clouding her face for a moment. They loosen the hug and she looks…

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    When are we as human beings allowed to die? Should we leave the decision of whether we suffer for years with debilitating illnesses and diseases with no chances of a cure or die an earlier death with a little of our dignity and financial security intact, up to legislation? These are some of the questions brought to light in one of the most highly debated medical ethics questions. There are many factors that play into both sides that support the argument of the legalization of euthanasia. With…

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    Stacie: A Short Summary

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    with, “I told the doctor about her and all he said was, “Oh that doesn’t surprise me, we have gotten other complaints about her.” You know this woman is suppose to help me write up a letter to provide to Homeland Security in order to grant a special request for Jose to come see his daughter in the NICU but this woman wrote out a poor letter where he was not able to be with me and his daughter…I’m sorry but she made me cry, I would normally be like hey back off -itch but…my baby could have died.”…

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    poignant play which reflects on the defiance of a young individual against society’s boundaries. Shakespeare emphasises on the concept of love and sexuality throughout the play, as the principles of society obstructs the ability to experience a true and tender love. Furthermore, the play signifies the idea of searching for a genuine identity; as often, society’s constructions oppose one’s true self. Through the voice of Juliet within the play, the audience captures her change in character and…

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    John Dashwood spoke to his father last and his last words were to take care of his sisters and his mother. John says “"It was my father's last request to me," replied her husband, "that I should assist his widow and daughters."(5) Here the author shows John to have good morals and abiding by his father’s last request. However, he is soon corrupted by his wife. Mrs. Ferrars says “An annuity is a very serious business; it comes over and over every year, and there is no…

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    Thoughts like this were the result of the childish naivety I checked at the door, and tonight, in this enchanted place, in this tender moment, I finally understood what I really wanted in life. I was very different with him than I thought I would be. When you let go of stereotypes what’s left is a real person. I was real. He was real. I was grown up, and for the first time in…

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    time job, They will earn minimum wage, $7.25. The two bar tenders will work year round. There job will be to serve the customers drinks, check for ID, and also provide any information a customer might need. Unlike our actors, we will train the bartenders to be as friendly as possible, giving a very different mood to the bar. This includes keeping a smile on their face, starting up conversation when it is welcomed, and responding to request/problems as quick and friendly as possible. Our goal is…

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