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    bluegrass, folk and Native American music in the mountains, to beach music on the coast, North Carolina is a state that has an extensive variety of traditional music. The main research focus is on the historic, geographic and musical aspects of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail passes through western North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range. Throughout the section of Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, there have…

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    out of this gargantuan amount of locations is the best. This city, with a population of around 83,000, has art all around the city. Almost everywhere you look, there is some form of art. Also, the nature here prospers and thrives. The beautiful mountains are nature’s form of art, and there are many places where no one is even allowed to disturb the natural beauty. Finally, is something that every human being must have, food. The glorious, mouth watering food here has been a very important aspect…

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    culture of the rocky mountain region is very diverse. There are many festivals, art shows, eateries, theater, and concerts are some of the things you can do in this culture filled region. Culture and religion Wildlife/Physical Features (Everyone) Common animals are Elks, Bighorn sheeps, moose, cougars, bobcats, bears. The Rocky Mountains are teeming with aquatic and aerial life forms. Fishing is a major lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains. As for the landscape…

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    compensate for loss (e.g. blindness, deafness, learning disabilities). Or one can even rewire their brain to develop new abilities and modes of thinking. This capacity for the brain to change in a myriad of ways is called neuroplasticity. Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita was a pioneer of neuroplasticity. In the late 1960s he confirmed the brains ability for sensory substitution — the ability to receive information from one sense and interpreted as if it was coming through another sense. He did so by…

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    Based on the Stephen King novel, “The Shawshank Redemption” tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a successful banker wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Once in Shawshank prison, his world is turned upside down as he learns the new dynamics of life on the inside. Set in the 1940’s, the film shows the graphic and harsh world that exists inside prison walls and when viewed through a leadership aspect, provides insight into the ways in which corruption, power, and struggle can…

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    man himself, Santa. Jake saw the reindeer trampling in the snow. “May you help me with these gifts” asked Santa. Santa Started towards Jake. Jake was a little reluctant to help the old man, but he helped anyways. Santa dropped his huge sack on Jake’s back. As Santa and Jake walked into the house, he gave a bone to Mason, and a fish to Missy. As Santa started towards Mollie Jake got a little restless waiting for him to leave. Jake became tired because of Santa so he sat down. As Santa gave…

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    Jack Christensen Period 5 June 2, 2016 IB Film Shawshank Redemption VS. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption There is always allot of discussion on a book vs. a movie. Which one is better? Witch one has more action, meaning, emotion or desire? What are the main differences? Shawshank Redemption was a story of hope. This hope is in Andy Dufresne. He always has hope though his trials that he is innocent, hope that he can get through prison, and hope that he can get. Then again everyone in…

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    lessons on How to be a Good Writer”. There is strong evidence of Rule 8 “Avoid adverbs and long paragraphs with no flow”, Rule 10 “master the art of description”, and Rule 11 “Don’t give too much background information” in his stories “ The body” and “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”. In these stories, it is clear that he takes his rules seriously. King doesn’t like adverbs, he says ”the adverb is not your friend”. He believes that a paragraph should flow, and rhythm.…

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    Last year, on a sunny Saturday morning in JUne my family and I went on an amazing vacation, in Santa Cruz, California. It all started one day when my mom announced to the whole family that we were gonna go on a fun vacation for 2 days. That's when my brother and I decided that a trip to Santa Cruz was the best option. SO we begged and begged and begged until our mom and dad finally gave in and agreed to take us there. So after packing our bags, booking a house to stay in, grabbing all of our…

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    In 1949, Andy Dufrense who was once a vice president of a major bank was ordered to serve 2 life sentences in Shawshank prison for a crime he did not commit- the murder of his wife and her lover. Over the years, he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates whilst befriending a man called 'Red'. Together and independently they both find comfort and eventually redemption through acts of common decency and kindness. Although Andy had been deceived both by the warden, (who…

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