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    Nikola Tesla was a very eccentric, inventive, and psychopathic scientist. But his mind was always full of ideas and theories that would drastically improve the way of life. He gifted us with the luxury of the Wardenclyffe, also known as the Tesla Coil; it is still used in radio technology to this day. In addition to inventing the Tesla coil he discovered alternating currents and terrestrial stationary waves. Unlike other scientists, Tesla had the belief that science should be free to everyone.…

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    Narrative Essay: The Flapper

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    my apartment, in my black, sleeveless dress that barely went past my knees, for about ten minutes before the dimbox pulled up in front of me. All the while many traditional folks gave me some dirty looks for showing off my gam. When I entered the taxicab, Ellie was wearing a full length dress in which I could only see her hands and her face, we hadn 't been talking for more than five minutes before she started preaching. "How can you justify such evil? Making your demonizing ways seem playful…

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    My Opposition to Automotive Autonomy Autonomous vehicles are the new hot commodity in American society, and the potential effects of these cars’ release are highly controversial. Due to constant production and elaborate marketing strategies, the automotive industry has been attracting customers since the early twentieth century. Manufacturers are constantly updating automobiles, so consumers are always interested in the new styles and abilities of cars; which ultimately make their lives easier.…

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    which is a local gay bar. I was never open about being gay, but always yearned to be. I was also scared of what Jesus thinks of me and therefore suppress my gay thoughts. As I turned my head to observe the bar, I went flying into the air! A fudging taxicab ran into me! I came crashing down to the ground without my top hat and trench coat, for they'd flown off of my body. When I hit the ground, my mouth stretched around the surface of a fire hydrant. The force of the impact loosened the bolts,…

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    Essay On Self Insurance

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    This topic talks about the development of automated vehicles, such as driver assisted or self-driving car. There have been many demonstrations regarding these vehicles. The main concern regarding these vehicles is the insurance risk for crashes. Given the unknown risks, insurance companies are not sure what to do at the moment. Some developers are stepping in to fill this gap themselves: Google, Mercedes, and Volvo are self insuring their own products. In any case, there are a few implications…

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    Holden Caulfield's Sanity Holden Caulfield is a classic literary character, but was he actually insane the entire time? Throughout the novel he makes irrational and foolish decisions that aren't in his best interest. Plus, at times his line between reality and fantasy becomes muddled. Despite that, for most much of the story Holden's ramblings are sound and justified. Holden may just be an emotional teenager coming to fruition with the problems in the world. His level of sanity is difficult to…

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    Francis Scott Fitzgerald created the term Jazz Age in reference to a period in American history called the Roaring Twenties. Jazz is defined as a style of American music, known for it 's exuberant and complex mix of tonalities and rhythms. The Great Gatsby displays a similarly elaborate mix of themes and emotions that portray the turmoil of the times. With the end of World War I, the people of America were relishing in the excitement of an economic boom and new possibilities. Thus, Francis Scott…

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    situation and Ruth is constantly wanting to save money and accept her circumstance. Oppositely, Walter refuses to let the position he is in to affect him and his child, “In fact, here’s another fifty cents…Buy yourself some fruit today – or take a taxicab to school or something” (Hansberry 1.1). Walter goes against exactly what his wife straightforwardly tells him not to do. Walter is constantly the one to bring the conflict to the scene, and if he simply listens to the opinion of wife, these…

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    David Ricardo Essay

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    David Ricardo: Theories on Classical Economics David Ricardo was an 18th century, London economist who developed several theories contributing to what is now referred to as the “classical” system of economics. Classical economics, attributed primarily to 18th and 19th century Britain, is known for its focus on laissez-faire policies and pragmatic liberalism (Staff, 2015). As a Classical economist, Ricardo was a strong proponent of free trade, voicing his concerns in both the economic and…

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    growing up with this mindset, they would be changing everything about themselves in order to get a compliment from the men in their lives. The same evening the so-called bum then states to the girl, Rachel, “Rachel, you are prettier than a yellow taxicab… If I give you a dollar will you kiss me?” what message does that send to young girls, that people will pay for your affection if they dress a certain way. Many would consider that prostitution which by definition means “the act or practice of…

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