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    This was a very tragic event that occurred to the very big Sodder family during the Eve of Christmas in 1945. Now there is a shrine in West Virginia (WV) to pay tribute to the middle children of this family. In summation, the deceased children in order of oldest - Maurice 14; Martha 12; Louis 9; Jennie 8; Betty 5 all perished in a fire seemingly due to faulty wiring, as said by many reports. So here it is. Twas the night before Christmas in 1945 and George and his wife Jennie Sodder with their…

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    Overuse Of Technology

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    newer generation of children are getting to the point of not being able to read anything at all without looking at a computer or touch screen. “The publication of new material has been extended far beyond our ability to make use of the record. The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.”…

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    Immigrants And Culture

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    Immigrants are being disrespected by Americans by wanting them to assimilate to their culture and forget their original culture.Americans want immigrants to forget their traditions and celebrate the Americans’ culture. When immigrants come to America, they bring their cultures with them, which gives Americans the ability to assimilate cultures to shape their identity. Many Americans live in communities that share one culture, which will convince them to assimilate to that culture’s traditions.…

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    Acute myocardial infarction is known to many as a heart attack. It occurs when blood flow is blocked to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle (healthline.com). This is often a fatal incident for some people. However, many have survived a heart attack and now know their risks associated with this heart condition and have to monitor their daily lives. For the individuals that are aware of their heightened risk, they monitor their blood pressure, diet, cholesterol, and any…

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    Medieval Times Dbq

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    Using 2-3 points, explain why the Church in Medieval times was so powerful The Church in Medieval times was so powerful because they were a big influence on everyone during that time. Firstly, everyone was made to believe that they would go to hell if they disobeyed Church rules. Secondly, all the taxes (tithe) were paid to the Church. Finally, the Church was the only source of education. First of all, the Church would scare the people, making them believe that they would go to hell if they did…

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    Sacrifice for Success Sacrifice is a controversial word. It is defined as an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. Many people look up to sacrifice and others can not bear to sacrifice their own possessions. Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy were two famous men that fought for freedom. Both believed that sacrifice was required for freedom, whether freedom for a race or nation. Although they had similar views on sacrifice,…

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    what characteristics do all heroes share. Jackie Robinson was known for the first black person who played major league baseball. Theseus was known for helping is people by defeating a man eating beast. Claude Mckay was known for giving words of encouragement for fighting back for their rights as a black man. To begin,Jackie Robinson was known for the first black person who played major league baseball. Even early in his life, Robinson confronted racism head on. In 1938, while still at…

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    Development of Hamlet’s character through the use of figurative language by William Shakespeare Shakespeare did an outstanding job using soliloquies “Too Too Solid Flesh”, ”Now I am Alone”, and “To Be or Not to Be” describing Hamlets’ character through the use of figurative language. The first soliloquy mentioned above occurs after Hamlet’s Mother tells him not to go to Wittenberg and study but to stay home in Denmark against his own will. In this excerpt…

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    When the women’s movement began in the mid-19th century, the goal was to achieve equal rights. Many believed that their goal had been reached when women gained the right to vote. However, women were far from being equal to men. Women had demands for the same job opportunities as men and for equal pay. The women were not going to let these goals go at all, in fact, they would fight many battles for their beliefs. In 1963, Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique which focused on the…

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    4. If Marco’s application is refused, he is not permitted to appeal to the Immigration Appels Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board. The IAD hears four types of appeals which are, sponsorship appeals, removal orders, residency obligations, and minster’s appeals of an IAD decision. Marco’s application to become a permanent resident does not fall under one of the four appeal options. Since Marco is applying to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker, he will have to make an appeal to the…

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